Bant Dental has increased production after shifting from analogue to digital workflows using the Stratasys J5 DentaJet. Supplied and installed by SYS Systems, the 3D printer enables the lab to produce full-color dental parts, including dentures, surgical guides, and models. It supports customized production and prints multiple components in a single run, reducing manual steps and errors. The process also produces dentures with depth and translucency.
“When I started back in 1990, everything was analogue based. However, as time went on, digital started to creep in and, as it stands today, we are 95% digital at our new lab on Beech Lane in Macclesfield,” explained co-founder Steve Bant.
“Initially, the J5 DentaJet could produce models, implant models, guides and special trays and this made us a lot more efficient as a business. Then SYS Systems received approval for its groundbreaking TrueDent CE-marked resin in the UK, and this opened up a whole new range of possibilities, including 3D printing full-color monolithic dentures.”
He continued: “The ability to print in color is next level. You can alter the color of the gingiva, you can give it depth, and you can add translucency on the tips of the teeth. They’ve actually got real depth and, importantly, look fantastic!”
SYS Systems supported Bant Dental’s transition to digital manufacturing by providing technical guidance and support. Its team helped evaluate solutions, implement 3D printing systems, and assist Steve and his team in using Stratasys technology in daily operations.
“The speed and the accuracy of the J5 DentaJet is simply next level and has revolutionized our workflow,” continued Dan Bant, digital lab manager and son of Steve Bant.
“In the simplest terms, the volume of work we produce digitally today would necessitate the need for at least three times the number of staff we currently have. The investment we’ve freed up has been poured back into making Macclesfield one of the most advanced dental labs in the country.”
He added: “We first met SYS at the Dental Technology Showcase and, from day one, it got our business and where we wanted to head. Its technical specialists walked us through the solutions, eventually settling with the introduction of the J5 DentaJet.”
“The support we’ve had with the printer and how we integrate the TrueDent resin has been second to none and made an unbelievable difference to our performance at the lab and, more importantly, for patients who are receiving even higher quality and more flexible dentures.”
Chris Fulton, managing director of SYS Systems, commented: “Embracing digital dentistry has been a gamechanger for Bant Dental and helped it set the foundations for the next thirty-five years in business.”
“The family-run company is a great example of how our revolutionary 3D printing technology isn’t just for the big laboratories but can be deployed to offer real quality and efficiency savings for fast-growing, innovative labs too.”
SYS Systems provides installation, service, maintenance, training, and technical support as a Stratasys UK platinum partner since 2012. Operating from its £2.5M Innovation Center near Derby, the company reports a 350% increase in dental sector sales over the past year. It installs one J5 DentaJet system every two weeks as laboratories and clinics increase use of digital dental manufacturing.
Source: Bant Dental
About Bant Dental
Bant Dental, founded by husband-and-wife team Steve and Susan Bant in 1990, is a digital dental laboratory and private denture clinic. It is headquartered in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. The company provides dental laboratory services, including restorations, dentures, and 3D printed dental products. Its services include digital denture design, lab-to-lab 3D printing, milling, and denture repair. Bant Dental uses digital workflows and additive manufacturing systems to produce dental prosthetics. It serves dentists, dental clinics, and healthcare providers that require custom restorations. Its work covers crowns, bridges, veneers, and full denture systems. The company operates in the United Kingdom and works with clinical and laboratory partners.
About SYS Systems
SYS Systems is part of the Carfulan Group and serves as a provider of Stratasys additive manufacturing technologies for industrial and commercial customers. The company operates from its Foston, near Derby, UK, and works with clients across sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, product development, and prototyping. SYS Systems offers access to Stratasys equipment that uses FDM, PolyJet, P3, and SAF processes, giving organizations options for producing functional parts, prototypes, and low-volume components. The company also supports customers through application discovery services, where its team helps identify suitable uses for additive manufacturing based on cost, time, and production requirements. SYS Systems provides installation and training services to help customers begin operations and offers technical assistance to support daily use and long-term equipment performance. SYS Systems focuses on helping organizations integrate additive manufacturing into existing workflows and improve production capability by offering equipment, guidance, and support.