3D Printing in Renton, WA

What is 3D Printing?

3D printing is a revolutionary way for us to better treat our patients. We use this printing to help create surgical guides so that treatment planning is easier and more effective. The printing takes digital or impression renderings of your teeth and mouth to create a model that we can actually hold and work with when planning your treatment.

Why is 3D Printing needed?

We may recommend 3D printing because you’re going to be having oral surgery done. Having a 3D model of your teeth and mouth can help us determine the best placement for implants or when performing a bone grafting. The rendering is realistic and detailed, so we can pinpoint the different ways to complete the surgical procedure.

Who is a candidate for 3D Printing?

Taking a 3D impression is easy and quick. Most patients can benefit from 3D printing. Both children and adults alike can have 3D renderings done of their teeth. We will recommend when and if this printing is needed during the course of your treatment.

What can be expected with 3D Printing?

The first step is to take impressions of your teeth and mouth, typically done digitally. We then use a 3D printing machine to create a physical model of these impressions, which is used to help in treatment planning for surgical procedures and to show you what to expect during oral surgery.