Introducing Pionext 3D Printer Technology for Modern Practices

A digital impression can be ready while the next physical part is still waiting to be made. For a practice or laboratory already using scanning and CAD, a PioNext 3D printer offers a way to bring selected production tasks in-house. The purchasing decision comes down to the work you intend to print, the materials it requires and the time your team can give to production.

At Dentiverse, we offer the PioNext DJ68 and DJ89 Plus, two LCD resin printers with different specifications and prices. They provide options for dental model production and other applications supported by suitable materials. Any patient-contact use needs a confirmed material and processing protocol; the printer alone does not establish clinical suitability.

How PioNext LCD Printing Works

LCD resin printing builds an object layer by layer. Light passes through a screen that defines each cross-section, curing selected areas of liquid photopolymer resin. Before printing begins, slicing software prepares the approved design by setting its orientation, supports and printing parameters.

A dental 3D printer sits downstream of scanning and design. It cannot recover a preparation margin missing from the scan or correct an unsuitable CAD design. Separating file checks from printer checks helps the team investigate a rejected part without adjusting exposure settings for a problem that started earlier.

Choosing Between the DJ68 and DJ89 Plus

PioNext DJ68 for a Compact Production Setup

The PioNext DJ68 has a 6.8-inch 9K monochrome LCD screen with 8520 x 4320 pixels and a build volume of 153 x 77 x 160 mm. Its listed XY specification is 18 micrometres. The machine supports open-material printing, with a stated maximum print speed of 60 mm/h.

Its compact format makes it a candidate for practices introducing smaller print batches. Check the proposed layout using representative cases: an available build volume does not tell you how many of your models will fit once their orientation and supports are included.

PioNext DJ89 Plus for Automated Resin Handling

The PioNext DJ89 Plus uses a 10.3-inch 8K LCD screen with 7680 x 4320 pixels and a listed XY specification of 29 micrometres. Automatic resin feeding and a heated chamber operating within a stated 20-35 degrees Celsius range address material handling and printing conditions. Its published print speed is 40-60 mm/h.

Those features deserve attention when comparing how much operator involvement a production schedule requires. Ask for a demonstration using the intended resin and a representative job, including the preparation and cleaning steps.

XY describes the horizontal plane of a print, separately from its layer height. Do not read the listed XY figures as guaranteed dimensional tolerances for finished dental parts. Screen resolution and measured part accuracy describe different things. For purchasing purposes, assess completed, post-cured samples against your acceptance criteria rather than ranking machines by 8K or 9K alone. The distinction between nominal specifications and measured detail is explained in 

Choosing a PioNext Resin for the Intended Application

PioNext resin refers to a family of materials, not one interchangeable formulation. The manufacturer's dental resin catalogue separates orthodontic model materials, temporary restoration resin and surgical guide resin. Each product needs to be assessed against the part you plan to make.

A model kept on the laboratory bench has different requirements from a temporary crown worn in the mouth. A dental label or matching curing wavelength does not establish that a material is suitable for every application. Confirm the intended use and documented printer settings, including the required post-processing equipment. A validated workflow connects those settings to the material properties being claimed. 

Our dental 3D printing resin range is listed under Deprag, including Restoration Model, Ortho Model 2.0 and Temporary Restoration products. These are distinct product listings from PioNext-branded resin. For use with a PioNext printer, confirm the exact material, machine and processing combination before ordering.

The Work That Continues After Printing

A completed print still needs the processing specified for its material. This normally includes washing away uncured resin, drying, post-curing and finishing. The order of support removal and any further steps must follow the relevant instructions for use. Surgical guides may also require a specified disinfection or sterilisation procedure.

Post-curing is part of material processing, not an optional cosmetic step. For patient-contact materials, use the documented equipment and settings needed to achieve the intended properties. A generic UV unit should not be assumed to reproduce a validated curing cycle. 

Allocate space for resin handling and follow the safety data sheet for protective equipment, ventilation and disposal. Include the time spent cleaning equipment and inspecting parts when planning daily capacity. A fast exposure cycle cannot compensate for a queue at the washing station.

Understanding the Dental 3D Printer Price

As checked on 14 September 2026, the displayed PioNext DJ68 price is EUR 1,690, while the PioNext DJ89 Plus price is EUR 3,390. These are printer listings, not quotations for a complete installed setup. Confirm current pricing, VAT treatment and included accessories before ordering.

The dental 3D printer price is one part of the budget. Allow for compatible washing and curing equipment, resin, cleaning supplies, replacement consumables and staff time. Check whether the intended CAD and slicing arrangement adds software costs. Failed prints and routine maintenance also need a place in the calculation.

A useful comparison is the cost per accepted part. For the same accounting period, add production materials, operator time and allocated equipment costs, then divide by the number of parts that pass inspection. This keeps rejected prints in the calculation and avoids making an inexpensive bottle of resin look economical when it creates extra rework.

Introducing Printing into Daily Practice

Start with one recurring application and a material with confirmed settings. An orthodontic practice might begin with models for thermoforming; a laboratory might begin with diagnostic models. A limited introduction gives the team a manageable process to learn before adding more materials or patient-contact applications.

Assign responsibility for file approval and final inspection. Keep the design version, resin batch and processing settings with the job record so that a later problem can be traced. Track total turnaround time alongside print time: the useful measure is when an accepted part becomes available for the next stage.

To compare the equipment, browse our dental 3D printers or contact the Dentiverse team. Send your intended applications, typical monthly volume and existing CAD setup so the discussion can focus on a PioNext configuration that fits the work you plan to bring in-house.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need to Own an Intraoral Scanner

Not necessarily. Printing requires a suitable digital design, but the starting data may come from a laboratory scanner or an external provider. Confirm the file-transfer route and any software requirements before committing to equipment.

Can I Use Another Brand of Resin with PioNext

The DJ68 is listed with open-material compatibility. That does not make another printer's exposure profile transferable. Check the resin supplier's documented settings for the exact machine and intended application, together with the washing and curing protocol.

Is Printing Aligner Models the Same as Printing Aligners

No. An orthodontic model can be used to thermoform an aligner over it; the model is not the appliance worn by the patient. Direct aligner printing requires a material and a complete process intended and validated for that application. Do not substitute a model resin.