Introducing UltraThineer, the thinnest dental veneers in the world

BOSTON, USA: Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in advanced 3D fabrication solutions, recently announced its entry into the dental market with the launch of UltraThineer—the thinnest cosmetic dental veneers to date. Developed in collaboration with Peking University in Beijing, China, the 3D-printed veneers are three times thinner than traditional veneers, require less preparation by dental professionals and help preserve tooth enamel.

“The ability to print ceramics at minimal thickness will be revolutionary,” said dental ceramist Jessica Love, of dental lab Capture Dental Arts, in a press release. “Our current procedures for producing minimal prep veneers can be labor intensive compared to milled full-coverage zirconia crowns. Conservative reduction of the patient’s enamel should be practiced whenever possible. I look forward to seeing this new technology take off, enabling the printing of intricate, ultra-thin veneers,” he continued.

Veneers are usually made to a thickness of about 0.5 mm and often require significant tooth preparation, which can be uncomfortable for the patient. In comparison, ultrathin veneers are only 0.1mm thick and require little to no tooth preparation, thus helping to preserve the enamel.

“Ultra-thin and strong 3D-printed zirconia veneer technology can quickly and painlessly strengthen and protect the tooth surface, prevent cold acid irritation and wear, and significantly improve appearance. Most importantly, compared to conventional ceramic veneer technology, the entire tooth reduction process is eliminated,” commented Professor Sun Yuchun, associate director of the Center for Digital Dentistry at Peking University School of Dentistry.

To provide accurate and precise 3D printing, BMF uses a patented 3D printing technology called Projection Micro Stereolithography for microfabrication. “Using our unique technology, companies in all industries, from electronics to medical devices, are keeping up with the increasing miniaturization of technology. In addition to continuing to work with our customers on their own innovations, we are excited to unveil one of the first applications of our technology developed in-house,” said John Kawola, CEO of BMF’s global operations. “We know that patients and dentists can benefit from thinner veneers, and we look forward to bringing higher levels of precision to the cosmetic dentistry industry,” he concluded.

UltraThineer veneers are expected to be available in the US in the spring of 2024, following review by the US Food and Drug Administration. You can find more information about the product here.