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Thermoforming Clear Appliances With 3D Printed Models

This application guide details the clear aligner and retainer workflow using a Formlabs 3D printer, from start to finish.

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Introduction

Producing thermoformed clear aligners and retainers enables practices and labs to provide a valuable service to patients and clients while saving time and costs. This application guide details the clear aligner and retainer workflow using a Formlabs 3D printer, from start to finish.

Contents

  1. Scan
  2. Design
  3. Print
  4. Post-Process
  5. Thermoform
  6. Cutting and Finishing

1. Scan

A digital impression, in .STL format, is required to create the appropriate models in CAD. To acquire this data, scan the patient with a 3D intraoral scanner or scan a physical impression or poured model with a desktop 3D scanner.

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