Stratasys has introduced a new dental anatomical model preset aiming to advance simulation-based training and clinical education with multi-material 3D printing.
The preset is on a mission to aid dental schools, training centers, and medical device manufacturers to produce ultra-realistic, fully synthetic anatomical models. Through Stratasys’ multi-material 3D printing technology, the system precisely controls how different materials are combined and distributed, and mimics the biomechanical behavior of bone, teeth, nerves, and soft tissue. This offers incredibly lifelike haptic feedback during drilling, cutting, suturing, and implant placement.
Dental education has been increasingly relying on digital workflows. However, many institutions still use stone models, cadavers, and animal specimens. These conventional tools are often costly, inconsistent, and challenging to manage. Stratasys’ preset-based approach allows for standardized production with predefined material parameters, leading to repeatable and scalable results.
“With this preset for dental anatomical models, we are entering a new segment of digital dental education and clinical simulation,” Erez Ben Zvi, VP Medical at Stratasys, said in a press release. “By combining anatomical realism with repeatability and customization, we’re enabling educators, clinicians, and device manufacturers to prepare for real-world procedures with greater confidence and consistency.”
The models can also be customized with CBCT scan data to recreate patient-specific anatomy and pathologies, such as atrophic jaws, sinus lifts, or bone grafting procedures. Whether tooth extractions, implant placement, or periodontal and endodontic surgery, the models support any technique and allow comprehensive training across disciplines.
Thanks to fully synthetic construction, it is possible to eliminate biohazard risks and ethical concerns associated with cadavers and animal specimens, while also addressing storage and disposal challenges.
As simulation becomes central to clinical education, Stratasys is expanding the library of anatomical presets, including bone, cartilage, muscle, ligament, and soft tissue, marking a broader shift toward tech-driven medical training.
