Dental 3D Printing Resin Materials: Reshaping the Future of Digital Dental Manufacturing
2025-11-03
1、 Industry Innovation: Digital Dentistry Enters the "Resin Era"
As global oral medicine enters the digital age, 3D printing technology is becoming a crucial bridge connecting design, manufacturing, and clinical practice. Compared to traditional casting and machining processes, 3D printing offers advantages such as personalization, precision, and high efficiency, significantly improving restorative accuracy and production flexibility. The core material supporting this revolution is the increasingly powerful dental-grade 3D printing resin.
Technological advancements in dental 3D printing resin have made "digital design—direct printing—immediate restoration" a reality. From dental model making and orthodontic appliance positioning to the production of permanent crowns, bridges, and implant guides, resin performance has become a crucial standard for measuring the level of digital laboratories.
2、 Main Types and Clinical Applications of Dental 3D Printing Resins
Material Category | Typical Application | Characteristics and Performance
Model Resin | Precision dental models, alignment models, implant guides | High precision, low deformation, smooth surface, supports high-temperature sterilization
Castable Resin | Metal casting, porcelain veneer wax models | Low ash residue, complete combustion, excellent flowability
Temporary Crown & Bridge Resin | Temporary restorations, short-term dentures | High strength, good polishability, natural color
Permanent Crown Resin | Long-term restorations, chairside printing | Double cross-linked structure, nanofiller reinforcement, compliant with CE/FDA standards
Flexible/Soft Resin | Invisible dentures, mouthguards, soft pads | High ductility, comfortable fit, strong fatigue resistance
Gingiva Mask Resin | Soft tissue simulation of dental models Lifelike color, stable elasticity, and easy trimming
3、 Performance Innovation: From "Printable" to "Clinical Application"
The core of modern light-cured resin development lies in the synergistic optimization of formulation systems and structural design. Through the scientific ratio of high-purity monomers and nanofillers, modern dental resins possess the following characteristics:
High-resolution curing performance: Supports printing with layer thicknesses below 50μm, achieving clear edges and smooth surfaces for restorations;
Abrasion resistance and hydrolysis resistance: Significantly extends the clinical lifespan of the material;
Optical transmittance and color matching: Closer to natural tooth color, achieving a natural transition;
Low odor and high stability: Low volatility during printing, creating a more environmentally friendly operating environment;
Multi-system compatibility: Supports mainstream printing platforms such as DLP, LCD, and SLA;
Biocompatibility certification: Passes international safety standard tests such as ISO 10993, CE, and FDA.
4、ZonCreate Medical: Leading a New Standard for Dental 3D Printing Resins
ZonCreate Medical Group, a leading provider of digital dental materials and solutions in China, focuses on the R&D, production, and global application of light-cured 3D printing resins.
The company adheres to the development philosophy of "Innovative Materials, Precision Manufacturing," and has built a complete 3D printing material system around five major areas: restoration, aesthetics, orthodontics, models, and implant guides.
Core Product System
ZC-Model HD High-Precision Model Resin
Designed specifically for high-precision dental models and implant guides;
Smooth surface finish, compatible with mainstream 405nm light sources;
Printing accuracy ±0.02mm, supports thermoforming and repeated sterilization.
ZC-Cast Pro Burnout Casting Resin
Low ash residue rate
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