Desktop Health has announced the validation of Flexcera Smile Ultra+ dental resin for All-on-X implant provisionals.
Launched in 2021, Flexcera is a popular family of nanoceramic polymers cleared by the FDA for 3D printing dental restorations and removable products.
Flexcera Smile Ultra+ resin plays a crucial role in All-on-X procedures, allowing dental professionals to quickly create durable and natural-looking implant-supported denture prosthetics for the growing number of edentulous individuals in the U.S., estimated to exceed 36 million. The global market for dental implants and prosthetics is projected to reach $16 billion by 2029, driven by the rising elderly population requiring dental solutions.
Desktop Health, a leading name in medical 3D printing under Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), has validated Flexcera Smile Ultra+ resin specifically for use in dental implantology cases. This resin, cleared under FDA 510(k), MDR certified, and CE marked, is renowned for its versatility in printing restoratives like crowns and bridges, as well as removable products such as dentures.
The resin’s validation for All-on-X provisionals marks a significant advancement, leveraging advancements in intraoral scanning and computer-aided design to facilitate same-day dentistry solutions. Flexcera Smile Ultra+ offers six natural tooth shades and prints quickly and accurately, supporting efficient patient care during the healing process for their final restoration.
Moreover, Flexcera Smile Ultra+ is cost-effective compared to traditional methods, with a single kilogram bottle enabling up to 50 affordable All-on-X arches. This affordability allows dental professionals to customize patient shades and deliver personalized care.
The resin is compatible with various dental printers including Desktop Health’s Einstein and EnvisionOne series, Asiga’s Max series, and Carbon’s M series. Printing a full set of Flexcera Smile Ultra+ arches typically takes between 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the printer and case specifics.
Dental professionals have endorsed Flexcera Smile Ultra+ for its ability to meet patient needs effectively. Frankie Acosta, Owner and Dental Technician at AA Dental Design, highlights its speed, accuracy, and aesthetic appeal in All-on-X cases.
Dr. Rami Jandali from Amazing Smiles and Dr. Bruce Smoler from Smoler Smiles also emphasize the resin’s transformative impact on patient care, enabling same-day smile restorations with improved turnaround times and case acceptance rates.
Flexcera Smile Ultra+ represents a significant innovation in dental technology, promising enhanced efficiency and patient satisfaction in implant dentistry.