3D Printing

At Holladay Smiles, precision matters. We want your oral appliances and dental work to fit you well, which is why our office uses 3D printing in Salt Lake City. Dr. Michael T. Smith and our team use this technology to help create precise, custom-fitted dental appliances.

3D printing uses a digital scan of your teeth to build a physical model or appliance layer by layer, based on the exact dimensions captured in the scan. This technology can be used for items such as surgical guides, models, and certain oral appliances, and it works alongside our in-house dental lab and CEREC same-day technology to support more of your care directly in our office.

Here are some of the benefits of 3D printing technology:

• Precision: Digital design and printing can support a more accurate fit than some traditional methods.
• Efficiency: Certain appliances can be produced more quickly in-office with 3D printing.
• Comfort: A digital scan is often more comfortable than a traditional physical impression.
• Consistency: Because the model is generated from a digital file, results can be more consistent from one appliance to the next.

While 3D printing supports precise fabrication, it remains a tool that works alongside, not in place of, Dr. Smith's clinical judgment. He reviews every model and appliance before it is used in your care to confirm it meets the standards needed for your specific treatment.