Stratasys Introduces Multi-Material 3D Printed Anatomical Model Preset for Dental Training
•February 19, 2026
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Why It Matters
The preset offers a cost‑effective, scalable way to standardize dental education and accelerate clinical adoption, reshaping training and product development in the industry.
Key Takeaways
- •PolyJet preset mimics bone, teeth, nerves, soft tissue
- •Customizable via patient CBCT scans for specific pathologies
- •Supports extraction, implant, periodontal, endodontic, sinus procedures
- •Enables repeatable, standardized dental education worldwide
- •Accelerates OEM device testing and clinician adoption
Pulse Analysis
The dental education landscape has long depended on stone casts, cadaver heads and animal tissue to teach anatomy and procedural skills. While effective, those methods are costly, limited in supply, and often lack the tactile fidelity required for precise work. Recent advances in additive manufacturing have begun to address these gaps, offering reproducible, patient‑specific replicas that can be produced on demand. As curricula shift toward competency‑based learning, institutions are seeking tools that combine visual realism with biomechanical feedback, allowing students to practice repeatedly without the logistical constraints of traditional models. These digital replicas also enable objective assessment through integrated sensors.
Stratasys’ new multi‑material anatomical model preset leverages PolyJet technology to layer photopolymers that simulate enamel hardness, periodontal ligament elasticity, and gingival softness in a single print. Pre‑defined material ratios and distribution patterns guarantee consistent mechanical properties across batches, while integration with CBCT data lets educators generate models reflecting individual pathology or complex cases. The workflow requires only a digital file and the preset parameters, reducing setup time and eliminating trial‑and‑error adjustments that have hampered earlier 3D‑printed training aids. Users can fine‑tune material gradients to match specific biomechanical targets.
The rollout of these presets promises lower training costs, greater accessibility for remote programs, and shorter development cycles for dental OEMs. By offering a repeatable platform for procedures—from extractions to sinus augmentation—clinicians can build confidence before treating patients, potentially improving outcomes and reducing malpractice risk. Rapid prototyping of new instruments on anatomically accurate replicas also accelerates innovation, cementing additive manufacturing as a core component of the evolving dental ecosystem. Institutions adopting the technology report higher student satisfaction and faster skill acquisition.
Stratasys introduces multi-material 3D printed anatomical model preset for dental training
Stratasys has launched a new dental anatomical model preset, allowing dental professionals and students to train with realistic 3D printed devices.
Traditionally, dental education and clinical training has relied on stone models, cadavers, and animal specimens. This simulation-based training method, paired with accurate 3D printed models, is thought to offer a more cost-effective and accessible solution that can be customised and reproduced at scale.
“With this preset for dental anatomical models, we are entering a new segment of digital dental education and clinical simulation, helping customers move beyond traditional training methods toward more standardised, technology-driven learning environments,” said Erez Ben Zvi, VP Medical at Stratasys. “By combining anatomical realism with repeatability and customisation, we’re enabling educators, clinicians, and device manufacturers to prepare for real-world procedures with greater confidence and consistency.”
The models are produced with Stratasys’ PolyJet technology, which uses multi-material printing to mimic the feel of bone, teeth, nerves, and soft tissue. The presets are built around predefined parameters that control how multiple materials are mixed and distributed within a model, using specific ratios and patterns to achieve consistent, repeatable results. By applying these presets, medical and dental organisations can produce musculoskeletal and anatomical systems that bio-mechanically and accurately resemble real human anatomy. They can also be customised using CBCT scan data to reflect patient-specific pathologies and complex clinical cases.
The presets can be used in classrooms and clinics to practice a range of surgical techniques such as tooth extractions, implant placement, periodontal surgery, endodontic surgery, and sinus augmentation. Medical device and dental OEMs can also use them to accelerate clinician adoption with demonstration devices and shorten development cycles by testing tools and techniques on anatomically accurate replicas.
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Specialist’s Insights: 3D Printed Anatomical Models for Medical Training
The news builds on Stratasys' existing range of realistic models and specific 3D printers for the healthcare segment, which, as of December, now includes the full commercial availability of its RadioMatrix radiopaque 3D printing material in the United States for advanced medical imaging and training applications. Earlier this year, we also reported from a hands-on workshop looking at how Addion is using Stratasys' Digital Anatomy Solution to support the development of eye surgery planning models.
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