{"id":75774,"date":"2021-04-06T09:18:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T07:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3d-edu.ch\/new-formlabs-preform-from-3d-scan-to-printable-dental-model-in-just-a-few-clicks\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:18:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:18:58","slug":"new-formlabs-preform-from-3d-scan-to-printable-dental-model-in-just-a-few-clicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3d-edu.ch\/en\/new-formlabs-preform-from-3d-scan-to-printable-dental-model-in-just-a-few-clicks\/","title":{"rendered":"New: Formlabs Preform – from 3D scan to printable dental model in just a few clicks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new version of the Formlabs “Preform” software<\/a> includes an exciting new software tool for dental customers. This tool has been specially developed for customers and prospective customers in dentistry and orthodontics. Thanks to the new “Scan-to-Model” function, intraoral 3D scan files can now be converted into closed, 3D printable models. And this can be done directly in the freely available “Preform” preparation software that comes with the Formlabs 3D printer<\/a> (at no extra cost). <\/p>\n

In this way, Formlabs enables all dental customers who work with or receive data from a 3D intraoral scanner to convert it into physical models free of charge. Whether you are new to digital dentistry or already have the experience and resources, this simple and powerful tool will save you time and effort in converting 3D scans into 3D printable models. <\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\tDownload preform<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\tGet to know form 2<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\tGet to know form 3B<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n

From intraoral scan to dental model in just a few clicks<\/h2>\n

The production of dental models is sometimes an easy introduction to dental 3D printing – especially for dental practices and laboratories that already use a 3D intraoral scanner or its data. However, 3D printable models cannot be obtained directly from a 3D dental scan. In reality, the scan file must first be turned into a watertight volume model before 3D printing. Dental software (such as that used for the development of appliances, jaw corrections, etc.) can be used for this. However, these cost up to CHF 5,000. Small labs or practices that are only interested in simple models can opt for free computer-aided design (CAD) software that is not specifically intended for dentistry. But this takes time to evaluate and practice using. <\/p>\n

Thanks to the “Scan to Model” tool, Formlabs is now making it easier to get started with 3D printing in dentistry. Simple applications that do not require CAD can be implemented in your own laboratory without additional software costs. With just a few clicks, the scan-to-model function allows you to import intraoral scans, remove unnecessary artifacts and convert them into solid models for 3D printing – all within the Formlabs Preform software. <\/p>\n\t

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