Switching to in-house printing isn't just about aligners
Most practices start their in-house journey with aligners. But the same printer, the same automated post-processing, and the same one-click workflow also produce nightguards, splints, flippers, retainers, and surgical guides, without adding equipment, labor, or complexity.
One system, expanding services, not adding equipment
The iLux Pro Dental system prints direct-printed aligners, flexible partial dentures, nightguards, splints, retainers, surgical guides, and indirect bonding trays, all on the same hardware and the same automated wash-and-cure pipeline (iLuxWash, iLuxOven Pro, iLuxCure Pro). A practice that already switched for aligners can add other appliance types without a second printer, a new post-processing setup, or a separate staff training track.
What switching looks like for each
4D Aligner™
Direct-printed on DCA material, no model, no thermoforming. See the full aligner switching guide.
Nightguards & Splints
Direct-printed with the DNG resin line, using the same automated post-processing as aligners, no separate wash/cure setup needed.
Flippers / Flexible Partial Dentures
Printed on FPD Clear resin. LuxCreo reports a documented case of same-day delivery and approximately 95% per-case cost reduction versus traditional lab fees.
Retainers
Same direct-print workflow as aligners, produced same-day alongside active treatment cases.
Surgical Guides
Printed on DSG resin, bringing guide production in-house alongside restorative and orthodontic cases.
Dental Models
Rapid model production on DMR III resin, useful even for practices whose primary focus is aligners or restorations.
What one appliance switch actually looked like
"Clinically, the material's flexibility, strength, and aesthetics stand out. Our patients love the translucency, which also significantly reduces our post-processing time."
No new equipment, minimal new training
One-click presets per appliance type
LuxFlow's automated print preparation applies the same one-click logic across appliance types, so staff already trained on aligners don't need a separate learning curve for nightguards or flippers.
LuxCloud design support, if needed
For practices without in-house design capacity, LuxCloud Dental's design partners can handle case design remotely, useful when adding an appliance type the team hasn't designed before.
Multi-appliance switching questions
Can the same printer produce aligners, nightguards, and flippers?
Yes. The iLux Pro Dental system produces aligners, retainers, nightguards, splints, flexible partial dentures (flippers), surgical guides, and dental models on the same hardware, using the same automated wash-and-cure post-processing pipeline, without adding separate equipment for each appliance type.
How much does switching to in-house printing save on flexible partial dentures?
LuxCreo reports a documented case where an early adopter of its flipper workflow achieved approximately 95 percent per-case cost reduction compared to traditional lab fees, with same-day delivery replacing what was previously a multi-day process.
Do I need separate staff training for each appliance type?
No. LuxCreo describes minimal additional staff training between appliance types, since the iLux Pro Dental workflow uses one-click presets and the same automated post-processing steps regardless of whether the case is an aligner, nightguard, or flipper.
Is switching to in-house printing for aligners different from switching for other appliances?
The underlying hardware and workflow are the same, but each appliance type has its own resin and design considerations. Aligners use LuxCreo's DCA material, while flexible partial dentures use FPD Clear resin, for example. A practice already printing aligners in-house can typically add other appliance types without new equipment.
See which appliances fit your practice first
A LuxCreo specialist can walk through which appliance type makes sense to add first based on your current case mix.
Still deciding?
Cost savings, turnaround times, and case-specific results reflect individually reported outcomes and are not guaranteed for every practice. Product specifications reflect information published by LuxCreo at the time of writing and are subject to change. Confirm current details directly with LuxCreo.