Dental laboratories are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality prosthetic components faster, more consistently and with greater efficiency. Traditional manufacturing methods such as casting have served the industry well for decades, but they can be labour-intensive, technique-sensitive and difficult to scale as demand grows.
This is why more laboratories are investing in digital workflows and laser melting technology. By manufacturing frameworks directly from CAD designs, laser melting reduces manual production stages, supports highly accurate and repeatable results, and allows multiple prosthetic components to be produced simultaneously from a single build. The result is improved productivity, predictable quality and a workflow that is better suited to modern laboratory operations.
However, a successful laser melting workflow depends on more than the printer itself. Powder quality has a direct impact on accuracy, surface quality, density, strength and prosthetic longevity. Inconsistent powders can lead to production inefficiencies, increased finishing requirements and unpredictable outcomes.
Dentaurum's remanium® star powder and rematitan® powder have been specifically developed for dental laser melting applications. Backed by decades of dental materials expertise, these powders help laboratories achieve the consistency, fit and reliability needed to fully realise the benefits of additive manufacturing while supporting the transition from traditional production methods to advanced digital workflows.
Laser melting enables dental laboratories to manufacture complex frameworks directly from digital designs with exceptional precision and repeatability. Compared with traditional casting workflows, laser melting can help laboratories:
Reduce manual production steps
Increase consistency between cases
Produce complex geometries that are difficult to cast
Manufacture multiple prosthetic components in a single build cycle
Improve material utilisation and reduce waste
Support scalable digital workflows for future growth
When combined with a powder specifically engineered for dental applications, laser melting provides a powerful pathway to greater efficiency, accuracy and profitability.
remanium® star powder is a cobalt-chromium alloy developed for laser melting applications including crowns, bridges and partial dentures. Its composition mirrors Dentaurum's established remanium® casting and milling alloys, allowing laboratories to adopt additive manufacturing while retaining a familiar material system.
Reliable and Consistent Results
Decades of experience in dental powder metallurgy have helped Dentaurum create a powder that delivers reproducible processing outcomes. Its carefully balanced particle distribution promotes consistent melting behaviour and uniform material density throughout the build.
Exceptional Accuracy and Detail
High packing density and optimised particle characteristics support the production of dense frameworks with excellent reproduction of fine details and intricate geometries. This is particularly valuable when manufacturing partial dentures, clasps and detailed prosthetic frameworks.
Designed for Everyday Laboratory Efficiency
remanium® star powder can be processed on a wide range of certified laser melting systems and benefits from straightforward heat-treatment protocols that provide effective stress relief and support accurate fit.
Strong Prosthetic Performance
The alloy offers excellent ceramic bonding for metal-ceramic restorations and scientifically verified material properties for partial denture and clasp constructions. Multiple prosthetic components can also be produced on a single build plate to maximise productivity.
To explore indications, workflow tips and what makes this alloy a long‑term lab staple, read: remanium® star: The ultimate alloy.
For official Dentaurum product details and specifications, see: remanium® star and rematitan® powder.
For laboratories seeking the benefits of titanium, rematitan® powder combines biocompatibility, strength and low weight with the precision of additive manufacturing. Manufactured from high-purity Grade 23 ELI titanium, it provides a dependable solution for demanding prosthetic applications.
Outstanding Biocompatibility
Titanium remains one of the most trusted materials in dentistry thanks to its excellent tissue compatibility and natural corrosion resistance. Its protective oxide layer supports long-term performance within the oral environment.
Strength Without the Weight
rematitan® powder allows laboratories to manufacture lightweight yet highly durable frameworks that can improve patient comfort without sacrificing strength. Its adapted modulus of elasticity also promotes a more natural transfer of force through the prosthesis.
Optimised for Precision Manufacturing
A tightly controlled particle-size distribution and high powder purity support excellent flowability, uniform layer formation and predictable processing. The result is dense, homogeneous structures capable of accurately reproducing complex digital designs.
Ideal for Implant-Supported Prosthetics
The combination of low weight, high strength and biocompatibility makes rematitan® powder particularly well suited to implant-supported frameworks and other applications where titanium's unique material properties are advantageous.
see: remanium® star and rematitan® powder.
Both powders are designed for dental laser melting, but each has distinct strengths.
Choose remanium® star powder if you need:
Crowns and bridges
Partial dentures and clasp frameworks
A versatile cobalt-chromium material with excellent ceramic bonding
Choose rematitan® powder if you need:
Titanium prosthetics
Implant-supported frameworks
Lightweight prosthetics
Maximum biocompatibility and corrosion resistance
As digital workflows continue to expand, the right material becomes just as important as the equipment used to process it. Dentaurum's laser melting powders combine decades of dental materials expertise with the precision required for modern additive manufacturing, helping laboratories produce accurate, dependable prosthetic components with confidence.
Whether your focus is fixed prosthetics, removable frameworks or implant-supported prosthetics, remanium® star powder and rematitan® powder provide reliable options designed specifically for dental manufacturing.
Further reading
How Dentaurum is advancing CAD/CAM Dentistry