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Current Status
Currently Testing
Updated August 2026
Lab Tested. Outlaw Approved.
Formlabs Form 4B Dental Printer
Form 4B powered by Low Force Display™ (SLA) dental 3D printers.
Overall score
Still Testing
Rating
Not Yet Rated
Time tested
15 Months
A long term review based on real production inside our own orthodontic lab.
Formlabs Dental Printers.
Reviewed by Orthodontic Lab Pros
Reviewed May 2025
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Updated August 2026
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Independent review
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Tested in real production
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Long term ownership experience
THE 7 STEP PROVE IT PROCESS
Talk Is Cheap.
Every Product Has to PROVE IT.
All products tested must prove itself through the same 7 step real world evaluation process.
Only then can it earn an official Ortho Outlaw rating.
Receive and Install
Document unboxing, installation, setup requirements, learning curve and everything needed to get up and running.
Operate in Production
Put the product to work on real cases inside an active orthodontic lab to evaluate everyday performance, reliability and workflow impact.
Verify Performance
Study production, reliability, maintenance, customer support, ROI value and overall consistency during everyday lab production.
Evaluate Results
Calculate performance, workflow impact, limitations and available alternatives against the manufacturer's claims and real world expectations.
Invest or Ignore
Decide whether the product has proven itself, earns a place in an ortho lab or practice and if it's worth the investment.
The Verdict
Tally the scorecard, explain the trade offs and deliver the final recommendation.
THE STANDARD
Approval Isn't Given. It's Earned.
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Have a product or equipment you want us to test? Prove It!
Where It Started. Where It Led.
Four Brands. One Mission.
Every brand has a different role. Every brand shares the same mission. Helping doctors and orthodontic labs achieve predictable, consistent results for every patient.
Together we support orthodontic laboratories and orthodontic practices through education, honest product reviews, trusted equipment partnerships, practical solutions and nearly 30 years of real world experience.
Where It All Started
Lodi, Ca
The working orthodontic lab where all of the hands on experience, product testing and practical problem solving began.
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Ortho Outlaw
Media, reviews, laboratory tours, interviews and industry education from inside the orthodontic laboratory world.
Test and Evaluate
Lab Tested Outlaw Approved
Independent testing, detailed scorecards and final ratings built around the six step PROVEN review process.
Select and Implement
Orthodontic Lab Solutions
From helping you choose the right equipment to coordinating the purchase, installation, training and long term support. Orthodontic Lab Solutions works with trusted manufacturers and distributors to help labs make confident purchasing decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
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