A Billion-Dollar Market: 80μm Ultra-Thin 3D-Printed Zirconia Dental Veneers—Ivoclar Partners with BMF PRECISION TECH for Global Launch

Across the global 3D printing industry, many companies focus on equipment, materials, or manufacturing services. Yet the biggest bottleneck is real-world application—turning 3D printing into a viable method for large-scale production of end-use products. This requires an integrated chain of equipment, materials, processes, and industrial collaboration.Consider Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign. By using 3D printing to mass-produce clear aligners, it built a market exceeding CNY 100 billion, overcoming enormous technological hurdles along the way.

Now, BMF PRECISION TECH, a leader in ultra-high-precision 3D printing, has cracked this barrier with its breakthrough product: ultra-thin zirconia dental veneers (certified as Class III medical devices by China’s CFDA). While the equipment market for micro/nano 3D printers might be CNY 100 million, the market for 3D-printed veneers produced on these machines is projected to reach CNY 10 billion. Globally, the annual veneer market is estimated at CNY 40 billion—and the introduction of 3D-printed ultra-thin veneers is poised to expand it even further.

3D-Printed Zirconia Veneers: From Lab to Clinic

By June 2025, these ultra-thin 3D-printed zirconia veneers had already begun commercial clinical use. Now, Ivoclar Vivadent, the international dental giant, has partnered with Chongqing BMF PRECISION TECH Technology Co., Ltd. to jointly promote BMF’s “Haoxin” ultra-thin zirconia veneers in the Greater China market. The collaboration combines Ivoclar’s industry-leading adhesive systems with BMF’s cutting-edge 3D-printed veneers to advance non-invasive restorative dentistry.

Jiang Weiwei, General Manager of Ivoclar Greater China, shared:

“With full support and involvement from Ivoclar’s headquarters, Haoxin ultra-thin veneers passed comprehensive clinical testing with excellent outcomes, especially in terms of precision. Based on these results, we’ve decided to integrate Ivoclar’s globally trusted adhesive products with Haoxin veneers and roll out a coordinated sales strategy across Greater China, leveraging our broad distribution network.”

Ivoclar's Industry-Leading Bonding Solutions

Ivoclar’s Variolink® Esthetic resin cement system is one of the world’s most widely used clinical bonding products. Key features include:

* An advanced shade system for superb esthetics

* A 100% amine-free formulation for lasting color stability

* Patented Ivocerin® light initiator delivering reliable curing and vibrant, long-term color

* Outstanding handling and easy removal of excess cement

* Available in light-cure (LC) and dual-cure (DC) versions, compatible with all restoration types

These attributes make it an ideal partner for next-generation esthetic restorations like BMF’s ultra-thin zirconia veneers.

BMF’s Breakthrough: Ultra-Thin Veneers at 80 μm

Haoxin zirconia veneers are manufactured using BMF PRECISION TECH’s patented PμSL (Projection Micro-Stereolithography) technology, achieving:

* An industry-leading 80 μm thickness (75% thinner than traditional machined veneers)

* More than double the edge-fit precision of conventional milling

* Significantly reduced tooth preparation, preserving natural enamel

The product has secured both U.S. FDA clearance and China’s Class III Medical Device Registration, with commercial deployments already underway in China, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea. Clinicians have praised the innovation for its accuracy and patient-friendly design.

Accelerating Adoption: Training and Collaboration

To promote this technology, Ivoclar and BMF will co-host a “Precision Ultra-Thin Veneer Technology Workshop” in Chongqing on July 15, 2025. The event has already drawn over 100 dental professionals on its first day of registration.

Following this flagship event, both companies will continue to deliver nationwide training programs and academic outreach—aiming to:

* Drive widespread adoption of non-invasive veneer techniques

* Offer patients more minimally invasive, precise treatment options

* Help upgrade industry standards and advance clinical practice

Conclusion: A New Era in Minimally Invasive Dentistry

As this partnership deepens, non- and micro-invasive restorative techniques will increasingly benefit patients in China, modernizing clinical workflows and raising the standard of care. By combining Ivoclar’s world-leading bonding technology with BMF’s ultra-thin, high-precision 3D-printed veneers, the industry is poised for a transformative leap in esthetic, patient-friendly dental solutions.