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PioCreat’s 3D-Printed Spinal Orthosis Secures Class II Medical Device Registration in China
PioCreat’s 3D-Printed Spinal Orthosis Secures Class II Medical Device Registration in China
A 3D-printed spinal orthosis manufactured by PioCreat has received Class II medical device registration in China. The integrated solution combines 3D scanning, digital design, PioCreat Slicer software, and MS01 SE FGF 3D printing to produce customized scoliosis braces. This digital workflow reduces reliance on traditional plaster-based fabrication while supporting greater precision, production efficiency, and personalized spinal orthotic care.
Oct 9, 2026
PioNext Mini FAQ
PioNext Mini FAQ
Find answers to common PioNext Mini questions in this complete FAQ guide, covering hardware setup and maintenance, software use, and printing issues. Troubleshoot common PioNext Mini dental 3D printer problems and find practical solutions to keep your printing workflow running smoothly.
Sep 29, 2026
PioNext Ultra FAQ
PioNext Ultra FAQ
Find answers to common PioNext Ultra questions in this complete FAQ guide, covering hardware setup and maintenance, software use, and printing issues. Troubleshoot common PioNext Ultra dental 3D printer problems and find practical solutions to keep your printing workflow running smoothly.
Sep 29, 2026
PioNext Mini: Chairside Crown With PioNext Mini
PioNext Mini: Chairside Crown With PioNext Mini
Designed and provided by Dr. Juan Francisco González, and clinically treated by Dr. Patricio González, this case documents the restoration of a fractured tooth #14 and demonstrates the use of PioNext Mini to produce a ceramic crown within a real chairside digital workflow.
Sep 23, 2026
PioNext Mini: Posterior Occlusal Rehabilitation with 3D-Printed Ceramic Crowns
PioNext Mini: Posterior Occlusal Rehabilitation with 3D-Printed Ceramic Crowns
In this case, Prof. Samvel Apresyan printed four ceramic crowns in a single run using the PioNext Mini. The entire process, from data acquisition to finished restorations, took approximately two hours. The high precision and consistent output of the printer minimized the need for remakes and chairside adjustments, making posterior occlusal rehabilitation faster and more predictable.
Sep 23, 2026
3D Printing Workflow for Ceramic Crowns
3D Printing Workflow for Ceramic Crowns
See how a ceramic crown moves from intraoral scanning to final glazing through a complete 3D printing workflow. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step reference for ceramic crown production using PioNext Box and the PioNext Mini. It covers intraoral scanning and design, model slicing and support placement, printing and model removal, as well as post-processing procedures including cleaning, curing, grinding, polishing, and glazing. The guide also includes preparation requirements, operation notes, completion criteria, and reference curing parameters for PioNext ceramic crown resin.
Aug 30, 2026
3D Printing Workflow for Flexible Denture
3D Printing Workflow for Flexible Denture
Explore a streamlined 3D printing workflow for flexible dentures with PioNext Mini, covering intraoral scanning, design, printing, and post-processing. Flexible denture materials offer softness, a metal-free composition, high aesthetics, and comfort for provisional partial denture restorations. Because the denture base and temporary crown use different resins, they must be nested and printed separately. Recommended parameters support accuracy, proper seating, and chairside printing efficiency.
Aug 28, 2026
PioNext Mini Chairside Applications Mock-Up
PioNext Mini Chairside Applications Mock-Up
This case demonstrates the chairside application of PioNext Mini for digital mock-up production. Completed by Philippine clinician Jules Del Rosario during routine clinical practice, the workflow enabled chairside preview and patient approval, allowing the clinician to evaluate tooth shape and shade and confirm the final treatment plan. PioNext Mini streamlined the process from design to clinical validation, completing mock-up printing in approximately 10 minutes and enabling same-day try-in and outcome confirmation. Related clinical images were provided by the collaborating clinic.
Aug 26, 2026
Same-Day Digital Splint Delivery
Same-Day Digital Splint Delivery
Dr. Juan Francisco González is an orthodontist who graduated from UNITEC, Mexico, with a strong focus on the clinical application, education, and research of digital dentistry and 3D printing. As a prominent speaker and digital dentistry educator, he regularly shares advanced digital workflows and clinical case studies through his YouTube channel, @CursosOdonto3D. He currently practices in Ecuador while continuing to advance his research and educational initiatives in the digital dental field.
Aug 18, 2026
Official Statement Regarding Unauthorized Online Sales and Misleading Information
Official Statement Regarding Unauthorized Online Sales and Misleading Information
To ensure product authenticity and service quality, customers are advised to purchase PioCreat products only through our official Alibaba store or authorized distributors.
Jul 23, 2026
Bridging Innovations: PioCreat Welcomes ODYX and EGYIN Delegation for Strategic Exchange and Market Research
Bridging Innovations: PioCreat Welcomes ODYX and EGYIN Delegation for Strategic Exchange and Market Research
PioCreat recently welcomed a delegation from ODYX to its company and manufacturing facilities in China for an exchange centered on digital dental manufacturing technologies and industry development trends.
Jun 4, 2026
PioCreat Showcases Advanced Medical 3D Printing Solutions at OTWorld 2026
PioCreat Showcases Advanced Medical 3D Printing Solutions at OTWorld 2026
PioCreat participated in OTWorld 2026, one of the world’s leading trade fairs and congresses for modern rehabilitation and medical care technologies, held in Germany. The exhibition brought together healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, medical device companies, and technology innovators from around the world.
May 26, 2026