BMF Opens Lab for Testing and Manufacturing of Zirconia Veneers

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has opened the UltraThineer Lab at its U.S. headquarters in Maynard, MA, to advance production of UltraThineer veneers. The UltraThineer Lab will house BMF’s technology, projection micro stereolithography (PµSL), to custom manufacture cosmetic veneers that are thinner than traditional veneers. 

Since receiving FDA 510(k) clearance for its UltraThineer material in the spring of 2024, BMF has collaborated with industry-accredited dental labs to administer test cases using the veneers. At 0.08-mm thick, the ultra-thin 3D printed zirconia veneers offer patients a precise fit for aesthetic restoration. Patients who elect to receive UltraThineer veneers can achieve optimal cosmetic results with less preparation, allowing for preservation of the patient’s enamel with less reduction. 

“Our approach to innovation has centered on applications where our ultra-high precision technology can make the biggest impact. Following FDA clearance of the UltraThineer material, the UltraThineer Lab allows us to meet the demand for thinner and less invasive veneers,” says John Kawola, CEO-Global, BMF. “While additive manufacturing is already proven across multiple dental applications, such as orthodontic aligners, UltraThineer was designed to offer a more seamless alternative to traditional veneers giving dentists and patients a more comfortable and less invasive option for cosmetic dentistry.” 

BMF is now recruiting dental labs as collaborative partners as they look to bring UltraThineer veneers to dental practices across the United States, and the company welcomes interested entities to reach out and explore potential partnership opportunities. 

BMF continues to offer cosmetic dentistry solutions in international markets to support direct-to-patient and provider-enabled access to thinner veneers.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

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