Last year, 3D printing came to digital dentistry in a big way. FDA-cleared biocompatible materials expanded the production capabilities for dental 3D printing, paving the way for myriad new indications for final placement.

Though this year has only just begun, a handful of new product offerings have already been announced. The cat seems to be out of the proverbial bag: it’s no longer a secret that dental 3D printing is projected to become very big business in the next decade.