How to Send STL Files to Your Lab: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything your clinic needs to know about sending digital impressions for faster, more accurate results.
3D Printed vs Traditional Retainers: What Clinics Need to Know
A clinical comparison of manufacturing methods, fit accuracy, patient comfort and turnaround time.
Retainer Care Guide: What to Tell Every Patient After Treatment
Simple, effective instructions you can share with patients to protect their results and reduce remakes.
The 3Shape Ecosystem Explained: From Scanner to Lab
A practical overview of how 3Shape's digital tools connect clinics and labs — and why workflow integration matters.
Aligners Care 101: A Complete Patient Guide
How to talk to patients about cleaning, wearing, and storing their aligners for the best treatment outcome.
Behind the Scenes: How We Craft Fixed Retainers
Step-by-step look inside the lab — from digital model to finished bonded retainer ready for the clinic.
SprintRay 3D Printing — A Deep Dive into Modern Lab Production
How high-resolution 3D printing transforms turnaround times and accuracy for clinics that demand consistency.
5 Common Mistakes When Sending STL Files (And How to Avoid Them)
Small workflow habits that save your lab hours of back-and-forth — and your clinic days of remakes.
Whitening Trays vs At-Home Kits: What Clinics Should Know
A side-by-side look at custom professional whitening trays vs over-the-counter solutions — fit, safety and results.