UK Dental Lab Goes 95% Digital With Stratasys J5 DentaJet — Bant Dental Case Study

Bant Dental, a UK-based dental laboratory, has adopted Stratasys J5 DentaJet to additively manufacture dentures, surgical guides, and models — achieving a 'major surge' in business and becoming 95% digital.

The company, founded by husband-and-wife team Steve and Susan Bant, moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in Beech Lane, Macclesfield. With the J5 DentaJet, multiple components can be printed in a single run, with dentures produced with realistic depth and translucency.

The Workflow Transformation

"Initially, the J5 DentaJet could produce models, implant models, guides and special trays, and this made us a lot more efficient as a business," said Steve Bant. "Then SYS Systems received approval for its groundbreaking TrueDent CE-marked resin in the UK, and this opened up a whole new range of possibilities, including 3D printing full-colour monolithic dentures."

The ability to print in color has been transformative: "You can alter the colour of the gingiva, you can give it depth, and you can add translucency on the tips of the teeth. They've actually got real depth and, importantly, look fantastic."

The integration has 'revolutionised' the workflow, with the volume of output requiring at least three times the number of staff to handle demand.

About the Hardware

The Stratasys J5 DentaJet is a multi-material dental 3D printer capable of producing accurate models, surgical guides, and prosthetics in a single build. It supports Stratasys' TrueDent resin, which recently received CE Class IIa certification for 3D printed dentures in Europe.

The system was supplied and installed by SYS Systems, a Stratasys reseller, who also provided technical guidance during the adoption process.

Why It Matters

The Bant Dental case demonstrates the growing adoption of dental 3D printing in the UK market. With TrueDent now CE-certified, more dental labs are expected to bring additive manufacturing in-house, reducing reliance on traditional lab processes and enabling faster turnaround for patients.