# 3D printing in practice > Applications, limitations, and possibilities Source: https://hajto.de/en/courses/in-person/3d-printing-in-practice Last updated: 2026-10-16T17:58:58Z German version: https://hajto.de/kurse/praesenz/3d-druck-in-der-praxis.md ## Overview - **Format:** In-person course - **Price:** 1,200 € - **CME credit points:** 16 - **Duration:** 1 day - **Max. participants:** 24 - **Instructor:** [Priv.-Doz. Dr. Andreas Keßler M.Sc.](https://hajto.de/en/instructors/dr-andreas-kessler) – Clinic for Dental Prosthetics, Medical Center of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg - **Venue:** Center of Dental Education, Fußbergstraße 1, Gauting - **Reservation:** possible, deposit 150 € - **Booking:** online on the course page: https://hajto.de/en/courses/in-person/3d-printing-in-practice ## Dates No dates are scheduled at the moment. ## What to Expect Digital workflows are an integral part of modern dentistry. In addition to established subtractive processes such as milling, 3D printing is becoming increasingly important and expanding the possibilities for patient-specific manufacturing. This 1.5-day intensive course provides practical training in the relevant basics and clinical applications of additive manufacturing. In addition to a structured introduction to digital data acquisition using intraoral scanning, participants will gain an overview of basic design processes and the differences between subtractive (milling/grinding) and additive (3D printing) manufacturing technologies. The current applications in the field of 3D printing and the corresponding choice of materials will be presented. The aim is to provide participants with objective information about the various systems and possibilities. The course focuses on the practical application of 3D printing in everyday dental practice. #### Course Objective Describe the goal and benefits of this training for participants here. ## Course Content - **Course objective:**: To give participants a sound understanding of the entire digital production process – from data acquisition to a clinically usable product - **Focus**: The focus is on workflows that can be put into practice immediately and make it easier to get started with 3D printing in the practice or laboratory - **Hands-on**: Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow ## Course Schedule ### Day 1: Theory & Demonstration - 14:00–15:30 Theoretical Part I - 15:45 Theoretical Part II - 17:15 - 19:00 Live Demonstration ### Day 2: Hands-On Workshop - 09:00 - 10:30 Hands-On I - 10:45 - 12:30 Hands-On II - 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break – Lunch together - 13:30 - 15:30 Hands-On III - 15:45 - 17:00 Case Discussion & Closing – Discussion, presentation of certificates ## Your Instructor - [Priv.-Doz. Dr. Andreas Keßler M.Sc.](https://hajto.de/en/instructors/dr-andreas-kessler) – Clinic for Dental Prosthetics, Medical Center of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg ## Dates & Prices **Multi-booking discounts:** 15% discount on the second course and 20% discount on each additional course. ## Venue The courses take place at the venue in the city. Center of Dental Education, Fußbergstraße 1, Gauting ## Theoretical Foundations - Digital workflow in dentistry - Data acquisition with intraoral scanners - Fundamentals of CAD design - Comparison: milling vs. 3D printing – indications, materials, precision and cost-effectiveness - Overview of current printing technologies and materials - Nesting and post-processing ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains ## Hands-on Exercises - Fabrication of an occlusal splint/bleaching tray in a digital workflow - Planning and use of a surgical guide for implant placement - Printing a restoration - Post-processing and aesthetic characterisation with stains