In this first-of-its-kind partnership for its Dental Solutions business, Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, is striving to focus on longevity and durability of permanent same-day restorative dental offerings, reaffirming its commitment to solving industry's toughest problems
Partnership aims to integrate innovative new material science and disruptive technology like chairside 3D printing to optimize workflows, enhance procedural efficiency and benefit both patients and practitioners
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Solventum (NYSE: SOLV), the leader in dental composites and restorative dentistry, today announced a strategic partnership with SprintRay, a leading provider of chairside 3D dental printing, to meet the needs of dentists with in-office chairside 3D printed crowns, inlays, onlays and more. This research and development (R&D) and commercialization agreement is focused on developing and bringing to market high-quality, durable and permanent same-day restorations – with the quality patients and dentists expect from the current multi-visit laboratory fabricated procedures.
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Solventum Dental Solutions connects leading-edge materials with data science to help dentists solve their toughest challenges with products such as Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, Filtek™ Matrix, Scotchbond™ Universal and RelyX™ Universal Cement. SprintRay offers innovative chairside end-to-end 3D printing ecosystems, which create a platform for a wide range of restorative dental applications.
With Solventum's legacy of best-in-class material science with leading restorative materials, and SprintRay's innovative technology, the partnership aims to bring to market the first permanent chairside, 3D printed crown. Together, Solventum and SprintRay anticipate improvement in patient experience and outcomes through fewer office visits – driving practice efficiency, and ultimately, delivering the outcomes patients and providers demand.
"Imagine a world where your dentist can create a crown that can last decades in a matter of minutes," said Karim Mansour, President, Dental Solutions, Solventum. "We believe this partnership will revolutionize the way dentists and orthodontists care for patients with in-office production, offering a simplified procedure that we anticipate will improve outcomes and experiences, reduce chair time and lower treatment costs. This collaboration allows us to integrate the latest technological advancements into our proven restorative solutions, ensuring we remain at the forefront of dental innovation to deliver unparalleled care to our patients."
Offering cutting-edge 3D printing technology directly to dentists and orthodontists will streamline care for patients and providers, allowing the delivery of same-visit dentistry and introducing a market for permanent 3D printed crowns, inlays, onlays and more.
"Together, we can make a significant impact in restorative dentistry by building exceptional products for same-visit treatment," said SprintRay CEO Amir Mansouri. "Our partnership with Solventum is a key collaboration and commitment to making a difference in people's oral health as well as enabling high-quality and cost-effective dental restorations across the globe."
The announcement of the partnership aligns with Solventum's legacy of quality material science and is one example of biasing resources towards growth while strengthening digital capabilities, two elements of Solventum's previously announced three-phased plan. As the winner of seven Dental Advisor awards in 2024, the partnership follows four new product introductions launched in 2024, including:
Solventum will share more details about the strategic partnership at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2025 on March 26 in Cologne, Germany.
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