Desktop Health™ Announces Flexcera™ Base Ultra+ Dental Resin for Stronger, More Comfortable 3D Printed Dentures
February 12 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Flexcera Base Ultra+ is a 3D printable, light-curable resin
used for the fabrication of the gingiva component of full and
partial removable dentures
- 3D printing Flexcera Base Ultra+ helps dentists and dental labs
reduce labor requirements and delivers a well-fitting and
affordable solution for edentulous patients – all in fewer
appointments
- The updated formulation is a nano-ceramic composite resin that
delivers a stronger and stiffer denture base enabling thinner
designs for improved durability and a perfect fit
- Part of the Flexcera family of resins, Flexcera Base Ultra+ is
available in five natural gingiva shades including a new pink shade
designed to closely resemble industry standards
- In combination with Flexcera Smile Ultra+, which is used to 3D
print teeth, new Flexcera Base Ultra+ delivers a strong, reliable
and aesthetic digital denture
- The global dentures market is experiencing substantial growth,
valued at $2.8B in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from
2024 to 2030, reaching nearly $4.6B1
- Flexcera Base Ultra+ is an FDA 510(k) Class II cleared, CE
Marked, and MDR Class I certified medical device
Desktop Health — the trusted production-grade medical 3D
printing brand of Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) — today announced
an even stronger formulation of its Flexcera resin for 3D printing
gingiva, Flexcera Base Ultra+, which is used to fabricate full and
partial removable dentures.
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Desktop Health is launching Flexcera Base
Ultra+ for 3D printing gingiva in five natural shades. In
combination with Flexcera Smile Ultra+, which is used to 3D print
teeth, dentists and dental labs can now 3D print full and partial
removable dentures that are strong, comfortable, and deliver a
lifelike aesthetic. (Photo: Business Wire)
New Flexcera Base Ultra+ is 50% stronger than its predecessor2
with 70% greater resistance to deformation vs. ISO standards3. This
improved flexural strength allows for the creation of thinner wall
and socket designs, enhancing resistance to deformation for
long-term durability, fit, and overall patient comfort. This
powerhouse formulation better aligns with design expectations in
the industry and also resists staining for confidence in long-term
aesthetics.
“We are witnessing exponential growth in the adoption of these
restorative solutions,” said Lou Azzara, President of Desktop
Health. “When paired with the Einstein and the Einstein Pro XL
printing systems, which exhibit best-in-class speed and accuracy,
Flexcera Base Ultra+ prints 26% faster3 than its predecessor to
scale production without compromising quality.”
In testing, Einstein Pro XL produces 21 Flexcera Base Ultra+
denture arches in about 90 minutes3 and reduces post-processing
time for a highly efficient workflow.
“New Flexcera Base Ultra+ demonstrates how we listen to
customers and give them what they’re asking for, such as a firmer
final product in an industry favorite shade,” said Ric Fulop,
Founder and CEO of Desktop Metal. “With more dental professionals
than ever adopting a digital workflow and an aging population, the
popular Flexcera family fits a growing need in the
marketplace.”
Learn more about the Flexcera family of resins at
TeamDM.com/Flexcera.
Sources:
- Maximize Market Research, Forecast on the Global Dentures
Market (2024-2030)
- Internal throughput testing, case and depth dependent, results
on file 12/2023.
- Resistance to deformation defined by Flexcera Base Ultra+ DIN
EN ISO 20795-1 flexural strength (MPa) when used in the Otoflash
curing unit, results on file, 08/2023.
About Desktop Metal
Desktop Metal (NYSE:DM) is driving Additive Manufacturing 2.0, a
new era of on-demand, digital mass production of industrial,
medical, and consumer products. Our innovative 3D printers,
materials, and software deliver the speed, cost, and part quality
required for this transformation. We’re the original inventors and
world leaders of the 3D printing methods we believe will empower
this shift, binder jetting and digital light processing. Today, our
systems print metal, polymer, sand and other ceramics, as well as
foam and recycled wood. Manufacturers use our technology worldwide
to save time and money, reduce waste, increase flexibility, and
produce designs that solve the world’s toughest problems and enable
once-impossible innovations. Learn more about Desktop Metal and our
#TeamDM brands at www.desktopmetal.com.
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