Cost of orthodontics getting you down? Here’s step by step instructions on how to do your own clear braces! (Informational purposes only)


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College student budgets are notoriously tight, but Amos Dudley found a way to demonetize Invisalign braces using equipment in his school’s digital fabrication lab. After some orthodontics research, Dudley bought inert retainer plastic on eBay and used a NextEngine laser scanner, Stratasys Dimension 1200es 3D printer, and a vacuum forming machine to create a set of personalized, homemade aligners. After 16 weeks of wearing them, Dudley’s teeth are perfectly straight — and all for $60 in materials.diy braces 3d printing

Invisalign has already demonetized custom tooth aligners with its 3D printing process. But as 3D printers continue their exponential growth — performing better, for less money — makers will be able to create anything they want, at any time
Click here for Amos Dudley’s step by step instructions: “don’t try this at home!”

If you need braces done professionally, in Orillia, call Ceorgian Dental® Orillia at (705)325-1765. In Barrie, call Georgian Dental® Barrie at (705)739-6725. We use a 3D laser scanner to produce open source STL files and can get exciting computer simulations of your results within minutes! Call now and we’ll help you Get Your Smile In Style!®, Fast!  in about half the time.