Stratasys has announced the launch of a dental anatomical model preset, a 3D-printed solution developed for simulation-based training and clinical education. According to the company, the preset is intended to support dental schools, training centers, and medical device manufacturers in delivering hands-on education with consistent anatomical accuracy while reducing reliance on cadavers and animal specimens.
Dental education and clinical training are increasingly shifting toward digital workflows and simulation-based learning, according to the company. Commonly used tools such as stone models, cadavers, and animal specimens remain expensive, difficult to manage, and limited in their ability to reflect real-world anatomy. The company states that its fully synthetic models eliminate biohazard risks, ethical approvals, storage requirements, and disposal challenges associated with biological specimens.
Stratasys presets are built around predefined parameters that control how multiple materials are mixed and distributed within a model, using specific ratios and patterns to achieve repeatable results. By applying these presets, medical and dental organizations can produce musculoskeletal and anatomical systems that biomechanically resemble human anatomy. The dental anatomical model preset is produced using the company’s multi-material 3D printing technology to replicate the behavior of bone, teeth, nerves, and soft tissue, providing haptic feedback for drilling, cutting, suturing, and implant placement.
According to the company, the solution enables use in classrooms, clinics, conferences, and product demonstrations. Medical device and dental OEMs can use the models for clinician demonstrations and product development testing; training centers can replace cadaver and animal labs with repeatable, on-demand scenarios; dental schools can prepare students for procedures before patient care.
Models can be customized using CBCT scan data to reflect patient-specific pathologies and complex cases, including atrophic jaws, sinus lifts, and bone grafting procedures. The models support surgical techniques such as tooth extractions, implant placement, periodontal surgery, endodontic surgery, and sinus augmentation.
“With this preset for dental anatomical models, we are entering a new segment of digital dental education and clinical simulation, helping customers move beyond traditional training methods toward more standardized, technology-driven learning environments,” said Erez Ben Zvi, VP Medical at Stratasys. “By combining anatomical realism with repeatability and customization, we’re enabling educators, clinicians, and device manufacturers to prepare for real-world procedures with greater confidence and consistency.”
In addition to dental anatomy, the company offers a library of presets for anatomical structures and tissue behaviors including bone, cartilage, muscle, ligament, and soft tissue, supporting simulation across medical and educational applications.
Stratasys develops 3D printing systems, polymer materials, software, and on-demand parts services for industries including healthcare. More information is available at www.stratasys.com.
