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3D printed surgical guides
Implant and pilot-drill guides from your intraoral or CBCT-based design, in rigid, transparent BioMed Clear that can be autoclaved.
- ProcessSLA
- MaterialBioMed Clear
- NoteAutoclavable
Medical & Dental 3D Printing in Canada
Surgical guides, dental models and device prototypes, printed in Victoria, BC.
We 3D print for dental labs, clinics, hospitals and medical device developers on Formlabs SLA and SLS printers. Upload an STL for an instant quote; most orders ship in 1–5 business days, anywhere in Canada.
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1–4 days SLA · 2–5 days SLSBusiness days to ship
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±35 µm marginsOn Dental Model resin
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USP Class VI & Class IIaBiocompatible materials
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One part or thousandsNo minimum order quantity · ships Canada-wide
Medical 3D printing
Clinical-grade parts, without buying the printer
Medical 3D printing builds patient-specific and low-volume healthcare parts layer by layer from a digital file: an intraoral scan, a model segmented from CT data, or a CAD design. Dental labs use it for models, surgical guides and splints. Device developers use it to prototype housings and fixtures, then print production runs.
Running your own printer means validating resins, maintaining equipment and training staff. We run Formlabs SLA and SLS printers every day, post-process each material to the manufacturer’s specification, and ship across Canada, so you only pay for parts.
Who we print for
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Dental labs & clinicsModels · guides · splints
Overflow capacity when your printer is busy, or instead of owning one.
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Hospitals & health authoritiesParts · fixtures
Replacement clips, mounts and training models, like our work for Island Health and BCEHS.
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Medical device developersPrototypes · production
From the first housing prototype to production runs of thousands of parts.
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Researchers & educatorsAnatomical models
Teaching, planning and patient-education models.
Applications
What we 3D print for healthcare
The jobs we print most often, with the process and material we’d start with. Ask if your part needs something else.
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Dental & orthodontic models
Diagnostic arches, crown and bridge models and dies, and thermoforming models for aligners and retainers.
- ProcessSLA
- MaterialDental Model
- Accuracy±35 µm
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Splints & night guards
Occlusal splints, night guards and bleaching trays in flexible Dental LT Comfort, which polishes clear.
- ProcessSLA
- MaterialDental LT Comfort
- ClassIIa
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Anatomical models for surgical planning
Patient-specific models for planning, training and patient education, with the fine detail and smooth surfaces of SLA.
- ProcessSLA
- MaterialClear or Grey
- UsePlanning & teaching
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Medical device prototypes
Housings, connectors, clips and test fixtures. Prototype in resin, then move to PA12 nylon for functional testing and production runs of thousands.
- ProcessSLA + SLS
- MaterialBioMed Durable
- ThenPA12 nylon
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Orthotics & assistive devices
Brace components, socket prototypes and custom grips in tough, skin-safe PA12 nylon, dyed to colour.
- ProcessSLS
- MaterialPA12 nylon
- NoteUSP Class VI
Materials
Biocompatible & dental 3D printing materials
Formlabs resins made for medical and dental use, plus PA12 nylon for tough parts. Certifications belong to each material, and every card links its datasheet.
My part is a…
Pick an application to see which material we’d start with.
BioMed Clear
SLA resinRigid and transparent. USP Class VI for long-term skin or mucosal contact, and autoclavable.
- USP Class VI
- Autoclavable
- Tensile
- 52 MPa
- Elongation
- 12%
- HDT
- 67 °C
BioMed Durable
SLA resinClear and impact-resistant, so it won’t shatter in use. Rated USP Class VI for skin contact.
- USP Class VI
- Tensile
- 29 MPa
- Elongation
- 33%
- HDT
- 46 °C
Dental LT Comfort
SLA resinFlexible and polishes to a clear finish, made for appliances worn long term.
- Class IIa
- Long-term contact
- Hardness
- 75D
- Elongation
- 33%
- Finish
- Clear
Dental Model
SLA resinMatte, gypsum-like models for crown and bridge work, with margins held to ±35 µm.
- ±35 µm margins
- Tensile
- 61 MPa
- Elongation
- 5%
- HDT
- 49 °C
PA12 Nylon
SLS powderTough, skin-safe nylon printed without supports, and dyeable to colour.
- USP Class VI
- Dyeable
- Tensile
- 50 MPa
- Elongation
- 11%
- HDT
- 171 °C
Standard resins
SLA · Clear or GreyFor anatomical and teaching models that don’t touch patients: crisp detail at a lower cost.
- Not for patient contact
- Finish
- Matte
- Ships
- 1–4 days
- Resins
- 12
Formlabs resinsResin library →
How it works
From scan to part in four steps
Send a file, we print it in Victoria, BC and ship it tracked to your clinic, lab or office.
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Export your file
Send the design straight from your intraoral scanner or CAD software. Device designs can come as STEP.
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Choose the material
Pick any resin or PA12 nylon in the online instant quote, biocompatible grades included. Planning a run of thousands? Talk to us.
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Printed & post-processed
On Formlabs SLA or SLS printers in Victoria, BC, then post-processed with the settings validated for each material.
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Shipped across Canada
SLA in 1–4 business days, SLS in 2–5, tracked to your door. Or pick up in Victoria.
Files we accept: STL OBJ 3MF STEP
No file yet? Our CAD services and 3D scanning can build one from a sketch or a physical part.
Choosing a process
SLA vs SLS vs FDM for medical parts
Most dental and surgical work is SLA. Choose SLS when the part has to take a beating, and FDM for big, low-cost fixtures.
| Property | SLA (resin) | SLS (nylon) | FDM (plastic) |
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| Best for | Fine detail and smooth surfaces | Tough functional parts, no supports | Large, low-cost parts and fixtures |
| Typical medical parts | Surgical guides, dental models, splints, anatomical models | Device housings, clips, orthotic components | Equipment clips, mounts, training models |
| Biocompatible options | BioMed Clear, BioMed Durable, Dental LT Comfort | PA12 nylon (USP Class VI) | Use SLA or SLS for patient contact |
| Surface | Smooth, fine detail | Matte, slightly grainy | Visible layer lines |
| Ships in | 1–4 business days | 2–5 business days | 2–4 business days |
Past projects
Healthcare projects we’ve delivered
Work for BC health organizations, from production parts to training kits.
Island Health · Long-term care
Replacement clips that kept 1,000+ pagers in service
Clips on Island Health’s Vocera pager batteries kept breaking, and each failure meant replacing the whole battery. We redesigned a stronger clip, field-tested a pilot run, then printed the production run.
$10,000+saved every year
1,000+pagers kept in service
BC Emergency Health Services
A full training fleet for a province-wide exercise
Ambulances, a helicopter, a city bus and landing-zone tiles, printed in a tough, heat-stable plastic in matching livery, on a tight timeline.
Read the BCEHS case study
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FAQ
Medical & dental 3D printing FAQ
What files do you need for medical or dental 3D printing?
An STL, OBJ or 3MF mesh exported from your intraoral scanner, dental CAD or segmentation software, or a STEP file for device designs. Tell us what the part is for, such as a surgical guide or a display model, and any material or documentation requirements. If you only have a physical part or a sketch, our CAD and 3D scanning services can build the file.
Should I use SLA or SLS for medical parts?
SLA gives the finest detail and smoothest finish, so it suits dental models, surgical guides, splints and anatomical models. SLS prints tough PA12 nylon without supports, so it suits functional parts such as device housings, clips, fixtures and orthotic components.
Can you print biocompatible parts?
Yes. BioMed Clear, BioMed Durable and Dental LT Comfort are in the instant quote. We print in Formlabs BioMed Clear and BioMed Durable (USP Class VI), Dental LT Comfort (Class IIa) and PA12 nylon (USP Class VI), and post-process each one to the manufacturer’s specification. Certifications belong to the materials, so you’re responsible for confirming a material fits your device and regulatory pathway.
Can 3D printed surgical guides be sterilized?
Guides printed in BioMed Clear can be autoclaved. Parts ship clean but non-sterile, so sterilize them at your facility and validate the cycle for your device.
How accurate are 3D printed dental models?
Dental Model resin holds margins to ±35 µm and has a matte, gypsum-like surface, which suits crown and bridge work and thermoforming.
How fast can you ship across Canada?
Most SLA orders ship in 1–4 business days and SLS orders in 2–5. Tracked shipping takes 1–5 business days within Canada, or you can pick up in Victoria, BC. Rush may be available; ask when you quote.
Is there a minimum order?
There’s no minimum order quantity: order a single model or a production run of thousands of parts. Orders with less than $40 in parts are topped up to $40, or $70 if the order includes an SLS part.
Are you a medical device manufacturer?
No. Morin 3D is a contract 3D printing service. You’re responsible for design validation, intended use and regulatory clearance, and material certifications apply to specific resins and powders from their manufacturers. Talk to us about documentation before ordering patient-contact parts.
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