SprintRay Previews Future of Same-Day Dentistry at Chicago Midwinter

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 18, 2026 – SprintRay, a global leader in dental 3D printing, offered a significant glimpse into the future of chairside manufacturing at the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, previewing new technologies designed to enable dentists to produce complex, multi-unit restorations and custom preventive appliances within a single patient visit. The announcements signal a major push to expand the scope of same-day dentistry, empowering practices to tackle more intricate cases and new patient services in-house.

The company showcased upcoming capabilities for its Midas digital press platform that allow for multi-unit restorative production, alongside new high-performance materials for its Pro 2 printer, including a specialized resin for custom athletic mouthguards. These innovations, expected to ship in Spring 2026 following regulatory clearances, are poised to accelerate the ongoing digital transformation within dental practices.

"Innovation in 3D printing continues to shift the expectations of chairside dentistry for both clinicians and patients," said Amir Mansouri, CEO of SprintRay, in a statement. "When practices can confidently produce multiple restorations in one visit, they improve performance, affordability and deliver a better patient experience all at once."

The Evolution of the Single-Visit Smile

The centerpiece of SprintRay's preview was the new multi-unit restoration workflow for its Midas digital press. The introduction of Midas Multi-Unit Capsules represents a substantial leap in chairside production volume. Featuring more than three times the build area of existing capsules, these new consumables will enable clinicians to fabricate multiple crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers simultaneously in a single production run.

This enhancement is designed to transform the Midas platform from a single-restoration device into a comprehensive chairside production system. By allowing for the creation of multi-unit temporary and permanent restorations using materials like SprintRay OnX Tough 2, SprintRay Digital Temp, and SprintRay Crown HT, the system empowers dentists to address more complex patient needs without the delays associated with external dental labs. For patients, this could mean the end of multiple appointments for procedures like full-arch rehabilitations or cosmetic smile makeovers, condensing weeks of treatment into a single day.

This move aligns with a broader industry trend where efficiency and patient convenience are paramount. The market for dental 3D printing is expanding rapidly, with some analysts projecting it will exceed $12 billion by 2031. Companies are increasingly focused on creating integrated ecosystems that combine hardware, software, and materials to streamline workflows, and SprintRay's latest announcements position it firmly in this competitive landscape alongside major players like Dentsply Sirona and Carbon.

Expanding Applications Beyond Restorations

Beyond multi-unit restorations, SprintRay also unveiled a suite of new materials for its Pro 2 3D printing platform, strategically expanding its applications into preventive and surgical care.

One of the most notable introductions is SportsGuard, a biocompatible, high-performance resin for creating custom athletic mouthguards. This new workflow allows a dental practice to scan a patient's teeth, generate a design using SprintRay AI, and 3D print a personalized, high-impact guard in a single visit. This direct-to-print solution offers a significant upgrade over traditional boil-and-bite guards or outsourced thermoformed appliances, providing superior fit, comfort, and protection. Available in Crimson Red, Cobalt Blue, and Clear, the SportsGuard system opens a new revenue stream for practices, particularly in pediatric and sports dentistry.

For surgical applications, the company previewed Precision Guide, a next-generation resin for fabricating highly accurate surgical guides. The material is engineered for exceptional dimensional stability, maintaining its precise form and fit even after undergoing sterilization in an autoclave. This enhanced heat and moisture resistance is critical for ensuring that drill-site precision is maintained from the digital plan to the actual surgical procedure, improving predictability and clinical outcomes.

SprintRay also gave a nod to orthodontics with IDB3, an advanced material for creating indirect bonding trays. These trays allow orthodontists to place multiple brackets on a patient's teeth simultaneously and with high precision, improving both the speed and accuracy of starting orthodontic treatment.

Navigating the Path to Market

While the new technologies generated considerable excitement at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, their market release is contingent on navigating the complex regulatory landscape. All the newly previewed products—from the Midas Multi-Unit Capsules to the SportsGuard and Precision Guide resins—are pending regulatory clearances, which SprintRay anticipates receiving in time for a Spring 2026 launch.

In the United States, dental resins intended for intraoral use are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as medical devices. Materials like those used for temporary crowns, surgical guides, and night guards typically fall into Class II, requiring a 510(k) premarket notification to demonstrate they are substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. This rigorous process ensures the safety and biocompatibility of the materials before they can be used in patient care.

Driving Adoption Through Global Education

Recognizing that technology alone is not enough, SprintRay announced a major educational initiative to ensure clinicians can confidently integrate these new workflows into their practices. The company is partnering with the MOD Institute, a leading dental education provider founded by digital dentistry pioneer Dr. Wally Renne, to launch the Midas World Tour.

Set to kick off in March 2026 and visit over 30 cities worldwide, the tour will provide immersive, hands-on training focused exclusively on the Midas Digital Press. The curriculum is designed to guide clinicians through the entire chairside workflow for both single and multi-unit restorations, from digital scanning and design to printing and finishing.

"The MIDAS World Tour represents more than a partnership, it's a global shift in how dentistry is taught and practiced," shared Dr. Renne. "By bringing high-ceramic, high-speed 3D printing directly to clinicians around the world, we're collapsing the gap between innovation and everyday dentistry."

This emphasis on education addresses a key barrier to technology adoption: the need for comprehensive training to overcome the learning curve associated with new digital systems. By empowering dentists with both the tools and the skills to use them, SprintRay aims to accelerate the transition from traditional, technique-sensitive methods to the precise, predictable world of same-day digital dentistry.