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"3D printing resin" is not one material — it is a shelf of materials, each certified for one job. Using model resin for a surgical guide is a compliance failure.
The resin shelf
| Resin | Use | Key spec |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Study / working models | Stable, matte |
| Guide | Surgical guides | ISO 10993, radio-opaque |
| Temporary | Provisionals | 60–90 MPa |
| Gingiva | Soft-tissue masks | Flexible |
Wavelength first
Match resin to 405 nm LCD or 385 nm DLP — a 405 nm resin on a 385 nm engine under-cures and leaches monomer. Always confirm the printer's wavelength.
Explore the full resin family, each with a published data sheet.
The resin families
| Resin | Use | Key number |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Study casts | Low water swell |
| Temporary | Crowns | >60 MPa flexural |
| Guide | Surgery | Radio-opaque |
| Flexible | Gums, splints | Shore A 80+ |
Match viscosity to the job
Thin resins self-level for models; thicker temporary resins hold a crown wall without drip. Always post-cure in a 405 nm chamber — a resin left uncured stays tacky and leaches monomer.
See the full range in the AI Resin Series.