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Three words have been all the rage in ortho lately: "Direct Print Aligners". But, is the future here today?

Here at Voxel, we've watched, evaluated, and tested for ourselves the very best in dental tech. Sometimes, major innovations come with lofty promises to doctors - and it's important doctors are aware of the potential upsides but aware of any changes in workflows.

That's why we are so meticulous in our evaluations, so we know when we decide to partner with a manufacturer and sell their products - we can be confident our customers are getting the very best.

So... you're considering an investment in a 3D printer for your dental practice? Or, you're replacing or adding a printer and want to make sure you're getting the best value in today's market. 

You're in luck! You're in the right place. 3D printing in dentistry has exploded in popularity with a wide variety of proven clinical purposes.. giving you more control over the process for things like implants, orthodontic appliances, surgical guides and more. 

Today, the question rarely is ARE you using a 3D printer.. but more so WHICH 3D printer are you using?

Here at Voxel, we’re highly selective over the brands we choose to work with, seeking distributor relationships with manufacturers who share our obsession with quality and service so we can provide our customers with the very best clinical experience. 

We’ve been working with intraoral scanners for years and we've been impressed by the Alliedstar. We rate is as today's top choice for a great mixture of speed, quality and value as an affordable, easy-entry scanning option for nearly any dental or specialty practice - especially those just getting started with 3D impressions.

Here at Voxel, we've watched, evaluated, and tested for ourselves the very best in dental tech. Sometimes, major innovations come with lofty promises to doctors - and it's important doctors are aware of the potential upsides but aware of any changes in workflows.

That's why we are so meticulous in our evaluations, so we know when we decide to partner with a manufacturer and sell their products - we can be confident our customers are getting the very best.

Enter LuxCreo, an innovative 3D printing manufacturer that is making waves in this "direct print" world - empowering dentists to create custom clear aligners in-house at an affordable cost. In fact, they lay the claim to be the first FDA cleared 510 (K) class II direct print aligner workflow.

When the Voxel team got back from the AAO 2024 in New Orleans, it was abundantly clear - direct print aligners are all the rage. The technology capable of completing a clear aligner case with a same-day turnaround - without sacrificing quality - is now a reality thanks to manufacturing excellence with brands like LuxCreo.

In an exciting development for the dental industry, leading 3D printing manufacturer SprintRay has unveiled its latest innovation: the Metal Implant Digital Accuracy System (MIDAS).

Whenever a trusted dental manufacturer releases a new flagship product, it has the potential to make a big splash in the market! This is particularly true for the i900 from Korean manufacturer Medit launched in 2024.

Today, we're answering one of our most frequently asked questions related to scanning... "how much does an intraoral scanner cost today?" After all, if you're thinking about making the investment in scanning, or ready to add another scanner to your office to keep up with demand, price is likely one of the most important factors driving your decision making. 

Here at Voxel, we're passionate about dental technology. Truly great tech has the ability to enhance your workflows in dentistry, and can even impact your bottom line as a practice. We're constantly evaluating the latest and greatest tech to see what may best serve our customers for tomorrow. 

With well over a decade of use in dental practices, the intraoral scanner revolution is here to stay. With so many advantages over traditional impressions, and countless clinical use cases, there are some big reasons dentists are making the investment in intraoral scanners.