Direct Metal Printing for Dental with the DMP Flex 200 and Gator Dental Arts

Scaling Metal Framework Production with the DMP Flex 200: A Real‑World Laboratory Case Study

Metal framework production for removable prosthetics has traditionally relied on labor-intensive casting workflows that limit consistency, scalability, and turnaround time. As digital dentistry continues to advance, dental laboratories are increasingly exploring direct metal additive manufacturing as a way to modernize removable prosthetic fabrication.

In this webinar, Gator Dental Arts, part of the Apex Dental Lab Partners network, shares its real-world experience implementing the 3D Systems DMP Flex 200 for cobalt chrome dental applications. Attendees will gain an inside look at how the lab transitioned from wax-and-cast and castable resin workflows to direct metal printing, enabling centralized production of removable partial denture frameworks at scale.

Led by Ben Hart, co-founder of Gator Dental arts and a removable prosthetics specialist with extensive laboratory experience, this session walks through the complete digital-to-metal workflow—from design file to finished framework—while highlighting practical considerations, production strategies, and lessons learned along the way. The webinar is designed for dental laboratory owners, technicians, and digital dentistry professionals interested in understanding how metal additive manufacturing can be integrated into everyday lab operations.

Key Learning Points

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the limitations of traditional casting workflows for removable partial denture frameworks and why laboratories are transitioning to metal additive manufacturing.
• Review the complete digital metal workflow used at Gator Dental Arts, from digital case intake and design through metal printing, finishing, and delivery.
• Identify the primary dental applications produced on the DMP Flex 200, including cobalt chrome removable partial denture frameworks and bars.
• Learn how direct metal printing improves consistency and design freedom, enabling lighter, more refined frameworks with high density and reduced variability.
• Explore strategies for scaling metal production, including machine utilization, overnight builds, staffing models, and centralized manufacturing across multiple laboratories.
• Gain insight into real-world production metrics, such as turnaround time, annual output, and team structure supporting metal additive manufacturing.
• Understand how metal additive manufacturing fits into a broader digital dentistry ecosystem, supporting increased digital case intake and future growth.