3D Systems Adds Three New Gum Shades to NextDent Denture Solution

Better Aesthetics for Diverse Patients

3D Systems has expanded its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution with three new denture base shades: Dark Pink (DP), Light Pink (LP), and Red Pink (RP). The new materials join the existing NextDent Jet Base LT (Light Tone), giving dental laboratories four shade options to match diverse natural gum tones.

The expansion addresses a real gap in digital denture production. Patients come in all skin tones, and gum color varies just as much. A single shade option meant compromises on aesthetics — dentures that looked unnatural for anyone outside the narrow match range.

Production Speed Still the Selling Point

3D Systems says the NextDent Jetted Denture Solution delivers up to 300% faster production compared to traditional methods, with over 50% less manual labor. One-day turnaround is possible versus five days for conventional denture fabrication.

The system uses MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology through the NextDent 300 printer. It is a fully integrated workflow — design automation, precise nesting, support generation, and biocompatible materials all in one package.

What This Means for Labs

Dental labs adopting digital workflows now have more flexibility. The four-shade portfolio means:

• Better patient matching across diverse populations
• Higher case acceptance rates due to improved aesthetics
• Same fast production times regardless of shade choice

The materials are CE-certified and biocompatible, suitable for permanent denture applications. 3D Systems positions this as reinforcing their leadership in monolithic, multi-material denture printing.

Context

Digital dentistry continues to accelerate. Labs are moving away from traditional lost-wax techniques toward fully digital workflows. The ability to print a complete denture in a day — with better aesthetics than ever — is a compelling proposition for labs looking to scale.

The NextDent Jetted Denture Solution competes with offerings from Formlabs, Desktop Health, and other dental-focused manufacturers. The shade expansion is a direct response to feedback from labs serving diverse patient populations.