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Dental Resin

What is Dental Resin?

Dental Resin is a photosensitive polymer designed specifically for dental applications, belonging to the SLA/LCD/DLP vat photopolymerization family of 3D printing materials. Its foremost characteristic is mandatory biocompatibility, allowing safe use in oral diagnosis, treatment, and dental model production, making it a key material in the digital orthodontic and restorative workflow.

Dental resins are categorized by application into dental model resins (orthodontic models, restorative models) and direct-print resins (crowns, bridges, temporary prostheses). Core requirements include biocompatibility (compliance with ISO 10993), high precision (±0.05mm), dimensional stability, and low shrinkage. The material system is primarily methacrylate-based, with bio-based components added to reduce toxicity. In clear aligner applications, the workflow of 3D printing a dental model → thermoforming a clear aligner with a vacuum press → demolding → trimming and polishing → patient wear enables customized and batch production.

Biocompatibility

Complies with ISO 10993 standards, safe for dental diagnosis, treatment, and oral-related applications.

High-Precision Reproduction

Forming precision reaches ±0.05mm, finely reproducing tooth and gingival anatomy.

Dimensional Stability

Low-shrinkage formulation keeps printed models dimensionally stable, ensuring thermoforming and restorative accuracy.

Bio-Based Components

Bio-based components reduce toxicity and odor, improving handling and use safety.

Why Dental Resin for 3D Printing?

01Biocompatible and Safe

Complies with ISO 10993 standards, safe for dental models and oral treatment-related applications.

02High-Precision Reproduction

Forming precision reaches ±0.05mm, finely reproducing tooth, gingival, and occlusal details.

03Dimensional Stability

Low-shrinkage formulation keeps printed models dimensionally stable, ensuring thermoforming and restorative accuracy.

04High Forming Speed

Compatible with rapid vat photopolymerization, enabling batch production of dental models and aligner models in a short time.

05Easy Separation

Good edge stability and easy separation from thermoforming materials improve post-processing efficiency.

06Digital Workflow

Intraoral scanning → CAD design → 3D printing → post-processing → clinical use, fully digital end-to-end.

07Low Odor and Eco-Friendly

Bio-based components reduce odor, improving the operating environment and use safety.

eSUN and Dental Resin: Material Innovation

Leveraging its self-produced PLA polyol synthesis technology, eSUN brings bio-based concepts into dental resin R&D, launching dedicated dental model resins for orthodontic and restorative scenarios that balance biocompatibility, high precision, and dimensional stability.

Bio-Based Component Innovation Dental resins are primarily methacrylate-based. eSUN adds bio-based components to the formulation to reduce toxicity while maintaining low odor and high forming precision. PH100 restorative model resin is synthesized from eSUN's self-produced PLA polyol, reflecting the company's technological extension in bio-based materials.
Efficient Orthodontic Model Production OM100 orthodontic model resin is suitable for assisting in the production of clear aligners or printing any dental diagnostic model. By thermoforming polymer materials with a vacuum press to manufacture clear aligners, it enables customized and batch production of orthodontic models in a short time, with high forming speed, low shrinkage, and good edge stability.
Digital Dental Workflow eSUN dental resin is compatible with the complete digital dental workflow: intraoral scanning → CAD design → 3D printing → post-processing → clinical use. In clear aligner applications, the workflow is 3D printing a dental model → thermoforming a clear aligner with a vacuum press → demolding → trimming and polishing → patient wear, enabling efficient personalized customization.
Alignment with Industry Trends Digital orthodontics is developing rapidly, and the clear aligner market is growing fast. eSUN dental resin follows the industry's digital trend, providing clinics and processing centers with a high-precision, high-stability dental model printing solution.

Pros and Cons of Dental Resin

Pros

Biocompatible

Complies with ISO 10993 standards, safe for dental treatment scenarios.

High Precision

Forming precision of ±0.05mm finely reproduces tooth and gingival details.

Dimensional Stability

Low shrinkage keeps printed models dimensionally stable, ensuring thermoforming accuracy.

Efficient Production

High forming speed enables batch production of dental models and aligner models.

Easy Separation

Good edge stability and easy separation from thermoforming materials.

Cons

Characteristic Description Impact
Requires Biocompatibility Certification Must comply with ISO 10993 and other biocompatibility standards; high certification threshold High R&D and compliance costs limit the number of suppliers
Not for Direct Oral Contact Dental model resins are mainly for model production, not for long-term intraoral wear of directly printed dentures Direct printing of dentures or crowns requires higher-grade direct-print resins
High Equipment Precision Requirements Requires high-resolution vat photopolymerization printers to achieve ±0.05mm precision Higher equipment investment; entry-level printers may not meet requirements
Strict Storage Conditions Photosensitive resins must be stored away from light and are sensitive to temperature High storage and logistics requirements; expired or degraded resin affects precision
Fine Post-Processing Required Cleaning, post-curing, and thermoforming workflows must be strictly controlled to maintain precision Non-standard processes may cause model deformation and affect aligner fit

Dental Resin-Derived Materials by eSUN

OM100 (Ortho Model Resin) Orthodontic Model Resin

OM100 is eSUN's orthodontic model resin, containing bio-based components and designed specifically for dental applications. It is suitable for assisting in the production of clear aligners or printing any dental diagnostic model. By thermoforming polymer materials with a vacuum press to manufacture clear aligners, it enables customized and batch production of orthodontic models in a short time. The material offers biocompatibility, high detail reproduction, high dimensional stability, and good model texture.

Key Selling Points

Bio-based components, high forming speed, low shrinkage, good edge stability, easy separation from thermoforming materials.

Product Category

Orthodontic model resin.

Downstream Applications

Clear aligner models, crown and bridge models, implant restorative models, removable die models, diagnostic models.

PH100 (ePLA Pro Resin) Restorative Model Resin

PH100 is eSUN's restorative model resin, synthesized from eSUN's self-produced PLA polyol and used for dental restorative model production. As a biocompatible resin, PH100 features low odor, high forming precision, and high detail reproduction, making it suitable for printing restorative dental models such as crowns, bridges, and implant restorations.

Key Selling Points

Synthesized from self-produced PLA polyol, biocompatible, low odor, high forming precision, high detail reproduction.

Product Category

Restorative model resin.

Downstream Applications

Dental restorative models, crown and bridge models, implant restorative models.

Orthodontic Application Workflow The standard clear aligner workflow is: 3D print a dental model → thermoform a clear aligner with a vacuum press → demold → trim and polish → patient wear. The high dimensional stability and low shrinkage of OM100 ensure dental model precision, which in turn ensures an accurate fit between the clear aligner and the patient's dentition.

Industry Applications

Industry Typical Applications Material Value
Clear Aligner Orthodontics Clear aligner dental models, thermoforming master models, batch production of orthodontic models. High dimensional stability and low shrinkage ensure aligner fit precision, supporting customization and batch production.
Oral Restoration Crown and bridge models, implant restorative models, prosthesis try-in models. High-precision reproduction of tooth anatomy assists prosthesis design and clinical try-in validation.
Dental Diagnosis Diagnostic models, occlusal analysis models, removable die models. High detail reproduction clearly presents dentition conditions, aiding treatment planning.
Digital Dentistry Intraoral scan data materialization, CAD design model output, digital workflow integration. Carries digital scan and design data, achieving a fully digital closed-loop workflow.
Dental Education and R&D Teaching demonstration models, typical case models, orthodontic technique training. Low-cost, high-precision reproduction of typical dentition supports teaching and technique training.

eSUN Application Cases

Clear Aligner Dental Models

OM100 is used to print clear aligner dental models, which are then thermoformed with a vacuum press to produce clear aligners, enabling patient customization and batch production.

Restorative Model Production

PH100, synthesized from self-produced PLA polyol, is used to print crown and bridge and implant restorative models with high-precision tooth detail reproduction.

Diagnostic and Removable Dies

OM100 can print various dental diagnostic models and removable die models, with good edge stability and easy separation from thermoforming materials.

Base Material Comparison

Benchmark materials: Standard Resin, Water-Washable Resin

Comparison Dimension Dental Resin Standard Resin Water-Washable Resin
Biocompatibility Complies with ISO 10993, designed specifically for dental applications No biocompatibility certification, not suitable for medical contact scenarios Typically no biocompatibility certification, focuses on cleaning convenience
Forming Precision ±0.05mm, finely reproduces tooth and gingival details Adequate precision, but not optimized for medical-grade detail requirements Precision similar to standard resin, not optimized for dental use
Dimensional Stability and Shrinkage Low shrinkage, high dimensional stability, ensures thermoforming precision General shrinkage, long-term dimensional stability inferior to dental resin Shrinkage similar to standard resin, moderate dimensional stability
Cleaning Method Requires dedicated cleaning agents (alcohol, etc.), strictly standardized process Requires organic solvents such as alcohol for cleaning Can be cleaned directly with water, most convenient to operate
Typical Applications Orthodontic models, restorative models, diagnostic models, removable dies Appearance prototypes, mock-up samples, detail display Easy-to-clean appearance parts, educational models, concept prototypes
Core Advantage Dental resin is fundamentally biocompatible, combining ±0.05mm high precision, low shrinkage, and high dimensional stability. It is an irreplaceable dedicated material in the digital orthodontic and restorative workflow; its bio-based components and low-odor characteristics further improve handling and use safety.

Dental Resin Printing Tips

Warning Dental resin is a medical-grade material. Before use, confirm the scope of biocompatibility certification and applicable scenarios. Dental model resins are mainly for model production and must not be used directly as long-term intraoral wear items. Printing and post-processing must be performed in a standardized environment, with strict control of cleaning and post-curing workflows to ensure model precision and thermoforming fit. Resin must be stored away from light, as high temperatures and direct light can degrade performance.
Parameter / Operation Recommended Value Notes
Pre-Print Preparation Thoroughly shake the resin Ensures uniform dispersion of bio-based components and matrix
Forming Precision ±0.05mm Requires a high-resolution vat photopolymerization printer to achieve precision
Cleaning Method High-concentration alcohol / dedicated cleaning agent Standardized cleaning removes uncured resin residue from the surface
Post-Curing UV lamp post-curing Ensures complete curing and model dimensional stability
Storage Conditions Store away from light in a cool place Avoid high temperatures and direct light to prevent resin degradation
Pre-Thermoforming Treatment Ensure model surface is clean and residue-free Good edge stability facilitates separation from thermoforming materials
Biocompatibility Confirmation Complies with ISO 10993 Confirm certification scope and applicable scenarios before use

The above parameters are for reference only. Actual settings should be adjusted step by step based on printer model, light source power, and model geometry. This guide does not replace the official parameter sheet and medical compliance documentation for specific product specifications.