# Rapidly 3D-Printed Dentures Porimy's 3D Printer Can Create a Custom Pair of Dentures in a Week By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-dentures References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/199711/porimy-3d-printer-dentures/) & [porimy](http://www.porimy.com/) Aside from offering limitless opportunities for customization, 3D printing can significantly reduce the time needed for prototyping and product creation—now, China's Porimy is making the most of [additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) with a machine that quickly produces 3D-printed dentures. After consulting with a dentist over multiple visits, people are typically required to wait at least a few weeks before their custom prosthetic is appropriately molded, fitted and ready for use. Porimy uses [3D scanning and printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-technology-itero) to quickly and affordably offer dentures to patients. With the new technology, patients are able to receive their 3D-printed dentures in a week. As well as assisting consumers more quickly, cutting costs and reducing material waste, the 3D-printed dentures also address specific problems in [conventionally designed dentures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dental-ecosystem), such as internal cracking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Dentures:** The trend of 3D printing dentures offers the opportunity to create customized prosthetics that fit perfectly for each individual. - **Rapid Prototyping:** The trend of 3D printing dentures reduces the time needed for prototyping and product creation, allowing for faster iterations and refinements. - **Affordable Dentures:** The trend of 3D printing dentures provides a more affordable option for patients, making dentures accessible to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dental:** The dental industry can leverage 3D printing technology to offer customized dentures with quicker turnaround times. - **Additive Manufacturing:** The additive manufacturing industry can benefit from the increased demand for 3D printing dental solutions. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs in dental prosthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Strong Dental Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-health.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-predict.md) - [3D-Printed Whole Mouth Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blizzflosser.md) - [Remote Teeth-Correcting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dror-orthodesign.md) - [Patented 3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3d-bone.md) - [Tooth Replacement Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooth-replacement.md) - [3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellaseno.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [3D-Printed Packaging Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-packaging-mold.md)