Presenting DFAB
Natural Looking Permanent Restorations
A 3D printer for dental clinics and laboratories
DFAB® makes the production of natural-looking dental prosthetics far simpler compared with traditional methods.
Instant Printing
It saves you time by providing an instant personalised 3D printing service, thanks to our patented DWS Photoshade technology.
Complete Control
Working from an .stl file obtained from intraoral scanning or from a model, complete control over prosthesis colour and shading allows you to reproduce an individual patient’s tooth shade exactly for the most natural result.
The operator can select the required shading boundaries using colour codes from A1 to A3.5, and the exact position and width of the desired gradient, with complete control across the entire surface.
Photoshade Software
The Nauta Photoshade software generates a preview in real time and upon confirmation, executes the 3D print to obtain the most realistic result possible.
High Accuracy and Speed
Thanks to the high accuracy and precision, DFAB ensures an accurate fit and correct occlusion. Its high printing speed enables the system to produce a bridge with up to five elements in less than twenty minutes, so treatment can be completed in a single appointment.
Finishing Touches
The prosthesis obtained is ready for fitting into the patient’s mouth after a few finishing touches: easy removal of supports, washing in alcohol, a few minutes’ final UV treatment, and polishing.
Biocompatible Material
DFAB uses disposable cartridges of Irix MAX hybrid ceramc resin which produce aesthetically pleasing permanent restorations that stand out for their translucency, high strength and precise fit.
Silent & Maintenance Free
The 3D printer operates silently and dust-free, and requires no maintenance, installation, or tool changes.
It is available in desktop and chairside versions with integrated computer and 7-inch touch screen.
2 Polymer considered a Class IIa long-term invasive medical device per Rule 5, Annex IX of Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
3 Alharbi Nawal, Reham Osman, and Daniel Wismeijer. “Effects of build direction on the mechanical properties of 3D-printed complete coverage interim dental restorations.” The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 115.6 (2016): 760-767.

Main Features
- Class-IIa-certified2 restorations in a single appointment
- Prints a bridge with up to 5 elements in less than 20 minutes
- Photoshade technology reproduces the natural shade of the client’s teeth
- Ready-to-use disposable cartridges
- High speed and high precision
- Easy to use
- Simple and intuitive user interface
- No adjustment required
- No maintenance cost
Digital Workflow
DWS developed the technology for DFAB with the primary objective of reducing the time and steps necessary to create dental prostheses, while making the devices easy to control and within reach of operators who do not possess specific in-depth technical knowledge.
Technical Specifications
Chairside Version
Technology | Laser – TSLA |
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Working Area | 50 x 20 x 40 mm |
Laser Source | Solid State BluEdge® |
Slice Thickness | 10-100 microns (depending on the type of material used) |
Scanning Method | Galvanometer |
Software | Nauta Photoshade included |
Input File Format | .stl, .nauta, .fictor |
Machine Size | 480 x 480 x 1142 mm |
Weight | 40 Kg |
Operating Temperature and Humidity | 15°- 25°C / 60% |
Power Supply | 24V DC with AC 240/220V / 50-60 Hz external supplier included |
Electrical Consumption | 200W |
PC Minimum Requirements | Windows 8 or higher* |
Memory | RAM 4 GB* |
Graphics Card | OpenGL 2.0 compatible or above* |
I/O Interfaces | 1 USB port |
Connectivity | 1 Active internet connection |
* Built-in PC, the minimum requirements are expressed in order to operate Nauta with an external PC (not included).
Desktop Version
Technology | Laser – TSLA |
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Working Area | 50 x 20 x 40 mm |
Laser Source | Solid State BluEdge® |
Slice Thickness | 10-100 microns (depending on the type of material used) |
Scanning Method | Galvanometer |
Software | Nauta Photoshade included |
Input File Format | .stl, .nauta, .fictor |
Machine Size | 300 x 300 x 307 mm |
Weight | 15 Kg |
Operating Temperature and Humidity | 15°- 25°C / 60% |
Power Supply | 24V DC with AC 240/220V / 50-60 Hz external supplier included |
Electrical Consumption | 160W |
PC Minimum Requirements | Windows 8 or higher* |
Memory | RAM 4 GB* |
Graphics Card | OpenGL 2.0 compatible or above* |
I/O Interfaces | 1 USB port |
Connectivity | 1 Active internet connection |