We have upgraded our digital production solutions and used 3D printers to print metal crowns for mass production. Compared with waxing, 3D printed metal crowns are more accurate and have less foaming than casting. 3D printing technology can produce high-quality cobalt-chromium alloy frames for PFM crowns and bridges. We use a specially developed cobalt-chromium alloy that is biocompatible and certified to be safe for dental/medical applications. The production process starts by rolling a very thin cobalt-chromium alloy powder onto a forming tray, and then using a laser to selectively melt the powder into the desired shape. By repeating this process step by step, the finished part is gradually built. Compared with the traditional technology of producing metal frames, metal 3D printing is very attractive. Up to 60 crowns or bridges can be printed in less than 4 hours without further sintering. Because the process is CAD-based, the framework is also very accurate and very suitable without any rework.

Metal Printing

Metal Printing

Metal Printing