U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced the commercial release of its NextDent 3D printed denture solution for the U.S. market.
Introduced in February 2024, the jetted, multi-material, monolithic (one-piece) dentures combine NextDent Jet Denture Teeth and NextDent Jet Denture Base materials into a single prosthetic, delivering enhanced break resistance and highly realistic aesthetics.
Earlier this year, NextDent received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), confirming its safety and effectiveness for commercial customers.
3D Systems’ dentures are produced using the company’s MultiJet Printing (<a href="https://facfox.com/service/polyjet-mjp-3d-printing-services” target=”_blank” >MJP) technology. This is accessible through 3D Systems’ NextDent 300 MultiJet 3D printer, introduced at LMT Lab Day 2025. The company has now bundled its <a href="https://facfox.com/service/polyjet-mjp-3d-printing-services” target=”_blank” >MJP printer, NextDent materials, software, and applications expertise into a single, streamlined solution for the American market.
After a period of beta testing, 3D Systems has begun taking orders for the NextDent 3D printer, in production at its South Carolina facility. The first units will start shipping to U.S. customers in August 2025, with Europe and Asia to follow, pending regulatory approval.
According to 3D Systems, the NextDent solution has received strong endorsement from beta customers, who reported efficiency improvements of up to 300%. The company claims its commercial release will expand 3D Systems’ position in the U.S. ‘replacement’ market, which is expected to reach $600 million by 2029.
“Our consistent investment in this revolutionary dental technology has culminated in an outstanding denture product, delivered to the patient much faster and with better manufacturing economics, to meet the rapidly growing demand for essential dental care over a patient’s entire lifetime,” commented Jeffrey Graves, CEO and President of 3D Systems.
“FDA-cleared and manufactured to the highest quality standards, dental professionals can stand behind this product with the confidence that they are providing the best care in meeting their patients’ unique needs each day.”
3D Systems’ 3D printed NextDent dentures. Photo by 3D Printing Industry.
3D Systems’ NextDent 3D printer gets commercial launch in the U.S.
3D Systems acquired NextDent in 2017, calling the deal a “strategic foothold in the multi-billion-dollar digital dentistry opportunity.” Seven years on, that ambition remains, with denture demand projected to surpass $2 billion by 2028.
Central to the company’s newly commercialized solution is its NextDent 300 MultiJet 3D printer. This system is designed to simplify NextDent production by allowing fully cured, multi-material dentures to be 3D printed at the point of need, without additional post-curing.
The Rock-Hill-based company hopes that streamlining denture manufacturing will help dental labs deliver patient-specific dentures more efficiently. Notably, the NextDent 300 can 3D print up to 15 arches in about nine hours, enabling prosthodontists to meet high-volume demand for personalized devices. This represents a significant improvement over the five-day turnaround offered by conventional production methods.
Stijn Hanssen, Director of Dental Solutions at 3D Systems, stated that the NextDent solution delivers “unparalleled accuracy and repeatability at a lower total cost of operation.” He also noted that customers can fabricate a full one-piece denture with more than 50% less manual labor compared to traditional methods.
“After trying the new NextDent 300, I cannot see the future of any dental lab without one of these in each and every one,” commented Joshua Williams, General Manager of GPS DIGITAL RPD, a dental lab based in Orlando, Florida. “From my perspective, this printer checks all the boxes twice. You save so much time not having to assemble your dentures in multiple parts, and don’t need to use caustic solutions to post-process them.”
Manufacturing on Demand
According to Joshua Jakson, President of Evolve Dentistry, 3D printing is quickly becoming “the standard mode of manufacturing” for dentures. He praised the NextDent 300’s post-processing workflow, noting that “The consistency of the printer is outstanding,” and “We have had no failures so far.”
The NextDent 300 3D printer. Image via 3D Systems.
NextDent materials enable realistic, monolithic 3D printed dentures
3D Systems pairs its dental 3D printer with two high-performance resins: NextDent Jet Teeth and NextDent Jet Base.
NextDent Jet Teeth accurately mimics the rigidity and aesthetics of natural teeth and comes in a wide range of colors to suit diverse customer preferences. NextDent Jet Denture Base offers high break resistance and excellent impact absorption. This helps prevent dentures from shattering when dropped, a common problem for dental prosthesis users.
According to 3D Systems, the monolithic jetted dentures feature support structures that melt away easily after printing, and enable a dust-free wash process to remove residue before pumicing and polishing. The full NextDent workflow is reportedly 300% faster than traditional analog methods and 120% faster than fabricating the base and teeth separately with a resin 3D printer.
Evolve Dentistry’s Joshua Jakson called NextDent materials “next level compared to competitive materials on the market.” Dr. William Gianni, CEO of Kainos Dental Technologies, LLC, added that the integrated system “has improved our employees’ experience” by removing slow post-processing and contact with hazardous resin materials.
3D Systems’ jetted denture. Photo via 3D Systems.
Additive manufacturing enhances dental care
3D Systems sets its dentures apart by jetting two distinct materials into a single, monolithic structure. However, it isn’t the only company offering 3D printed dentures.
Earlier this month, SYS Systems, Stratasys’ largest European supplier, announced a 350% surge in demand for its dental 3D printing technology. Most of this was driven by Stratasys’ J5 DentaJet 3D printer.
When used with the company’s CE-marked TrueDent resin, the J5 can produce full-color dental prosthetics, like crowns and bridges, in a single production step. This process reduces manual assembly requirements, shortening production times. The 3D printer also offers 18-micron accuracy, essential for dental labs requiring highly precise, patient-specific dental prosthetics.
Elsewhere, Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Novenda Technologies recently raised $6.1 million in Series A funding to commercialize its multi-material 3D printing platform for dental applications. The company’s technology seeks to deliver more affordable, aesthetically refined, and high-quality dentures.
It integrates rigid and soft materials with water-soluble supports to eliminate complex post-processing. Novenda’s platform also incorporates an advanced color management algorithm that unlocks unlimited color variations from just a few base shades. Optimized for high-volume production, the company’s LD100 3D printer can produce up to 15 nightguards and 8 dentures per hour.
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