The fast-paced dental industry is always on the lookout for a new material that brings ease of use while increasing the quality of the final components. For years, dental technicians have been using 3D resin printing technology to print anything from models, crowns, bridges, veneers to full restorations. Companies like Saremco and the new division of Saremco Print, are at the forefront of this new wave of product innovations.
Dental 3D printing materials break sales records every year, with our deep predictions based on research showing that in the next 5 years, global consumption of dental AM materials has the potential to triple. It’s no wonder we’re seeing innovation happening faster than ever, and this time it’s coming from Swiss dental company.
Enter Saremco
Saremco is an independent Swiss company that has been active in the manufacturing of dental composites for over 30 years. The company has recognized the importance of 3D printing technology and therefore has largely devoted its resources to the development of dental 3D printing products, selling them under the sub-brand Saremco Print.
So far we’ve seen Saremco introduce 3D printing resins for crowns and dentures. Crowntec is Saremco’s now well-known resin for making crowns, inlays, inlays and veneers. However, the company has expanded the Saremco printing product portfolio beyond resins.
Replace IPA for post-processing
The 3D printing process in the dental industry uses advanced resin materials which require post-treatment with IPA alcohol to get rid of the remaining liquid resin before the parts are sent for curing.
The main problem with IPA is that it is quite an aggressive liquid to work with. It emits a strong odor, while its fumes are toxic and flammable. In addition, research has shown that IPA damages the physical properties of components, weakens prints, and therefore reduces the overall quality of the final product.
This is a critical issue for applications such as crown and bridge printing, where material performance is of great importance to ensure the quality and longevity of installed restorations.
Saremco started with the development and production of 3D printing resins for crowns and dentures, but has now come out with a new product, aiming to replace IPA in the post-processing phase of the 3D printing workflow.
The newly launched Saremco Print Cleaning Concentrate was developed to make the post-processing process easier for technicians. Unlike IPA, cleaning concentrate does not emit any odor. In addition, there are no toxic (and flammable) fumes and it is also cheaper. It is necessary to mix the concentrate with deionized water to obtain the cleaning liquid. Saremco sells the concentrate in a 3-liter container, which is enough to create a total of 17 liters of cleaning fluid.
The cleaning concentrate is set to retail at around 100 EUR + VAT, which is a reasonable price if you consider the benefits of the IPA, as well as the price of the IPA itself (10-15 EUR per liter).
