Candulor has introduced UCAN Print, a new line of 3D printing resins designed for removable denture fabrication. The five new resins are intended to support various stages of the digital workflow, from model printing to functional trays, try-ins, and denture bases. The company states that UCAN Print aims to provide dental laboratories with material options for additive manufacturing while maintaining flexibility in workflow choices.
The UCAN Print line includes:
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UCAN Print Model, designed for detailed surface accuracy and thermal stability, supporting model fabrication and thermoforming.
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UCAN Print Splint, a biomimetic 3D printing resin for orthodontic splints, balancing flexibility with stability for enhanced patient comfort.
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UCAN Print Tray, a biocompatible resin for impression trays, with 50% higher impact strength than comparable materials.
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UCAN Print Try-In, available in shade A2, which Candulor states has superior impact resistance for more precise try-ins.
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UCAN Print Base, formulated for denture bases with minimal water absorption and low shrinkage. According to Candulor, the material exceeds ISO standards and offers high-impact properties for increased durability.
Candulor highlights the compatibility of these resins with various 3D printing systems, allowing laboratories to integrate them into their existing workflows. The company also continues to expand its digital tools, including the Denture SmileLibrary +, now available on 3Shape. The library provides 453 predefined setup options aimed at streamlining digital denture design.
Oliver Benz, Head of Education at Candulor, emphasized the importance of combining digital and traditional techniques: “It is precisely the combination of analog and digital processing techniques that can achieve a result that brings together functional, esthetic and economic aspects, for example by combining our prefabricated teeth in a printed base.”
The introduction of UCAN Print reflects the ongoing shift toward digital workflows in denture fabrication. While technology continues to advance, Candulor maintains that its approach integrates established prosthetic principles with emerging materials and methods.
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UCAN Print Base
UCAN Print Model
