Custom Models and Appliances for Your Smile
Digital records can become something our team can hold, examine and use in your care. At The Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Kirian uses dental 3D printing in Newark, Ohio, to produce models and selected appliances based on your individual needs.
Some items can be produced within a few days. Dr. Kirian chooses the method that suits the case and explains how the printed item contributes to your treatment.
Call 740-366-1236 to schedule a consultation with our dentist and discuss the care you need.
How 3D Printing Supports Your Care
- Records shaped around you: Digital information guides the design of a model or suitable appliance.
- A physical view of your teeth: Models can support planning and help explain proposed treatment.
- Efficient production for selected items: Some models and appliances can be made within a few days.
- Professional assessment: The printed item is checked as part of your care rather than treated as a finished result straight from the printer.
What Is Dental 3D Printing?
A 3D printer builds a physical object from a digital design by adding material in layers. In dentistry, that design can be based on records of a patient’s mouth.
Dr. Kirian uses printing for some appliances and models. The choice depends on what needs to be made, the information required and the role of the item in your care.
From Digital Records to a Printed Item
- Assess the treatment: Dr. Kirian determines whether printing is useful for your case.
- Gather the records: Appropriate records provide the information needed for the design. These may include a digital scan.
- Prepare and produce: The digital design is used to print the selected model or appliance.
- Check the result: The item is finished and assessed before it is used. An appliance may also need a fitting appointment or adjustments.
The production step is only part of the process. Your overall timeline depends on the treatment, design, finishing and any clinical appointments needed.
Technology Chosen for the Treatment
Dr. Kirian evaluates methods and materials according to function, longevity, comfort and appearance. Printing is used when it contributes to the plan.
His use of a 3Shape TRIOS scanner for most restorative records supports digital communication and planning. Traditional records and laboratory methods remain important when they are better suited to the case.
For example, Dr. Kirian uses lab-made crowns. The practice’s 3D printing capabilities do not mean crowns are produced during a same-day appointment.
Models Within a Broader Care Plan
A model can help the team study tooth shape and position or explain proposed changes. Depending on your needs, this may support planning for restorative care or cosmetic dentistry.
Other records may also be needed. An intraoral camera records views inside the mouth, while cone beam imaging serves a different diagnostic purpose. We explain which records are appropriate for your treatment.
Our dental technology supports clinical decisions and communication throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental 3D Printing
What does Dr. Kirian make with a 3D printer?
Dr. Kirian uses 3D printing for models and selected appliances. He will explain whether a printed item is appropriate for your particular treatment.
How quickly can a printed item be ready?
Some models and appliances can be produced within a few days. Design, finishing, scheduling and any fitting appointments affect when an item is ready for use.
Do you offer same-day printed crowns?
No. Dr. Kirian uses lab-made crowns. Printing models or selected appliances is separate from the crown fabrication process.
Does 3D printing mean my dentures will be printed?
Not necessarily. Dr. Kirian uses traditional and digital denture methods according to the case. Many dentures still require traditional impressions and try-in visits to assess appearance, speech and comfort.
Will a printed appliance need to be adjusted?
It may. Producing an appliance is followed by the clinical checks needed for that item. Tell us if it feels uncomfortable or does not fit as expected.
Do I need to request 3D printing for my treatment?
No. Start by discussing the problem you want addressed. Dr. Kirian will recommend appropriate records, materials and methods and explain how they fit your care plan.
Understand the Plan Before Treatment Begins
Call 740-366-1236 or contact The Dentist to meet with Dr. Kirian in Newark, OH. We will explain your options, the steps involved and how our technology supports your care.