Dental 3D Models for Dentistry

Standard model, die, and orthodontic model resins are strictly laboratory materials and do not carry biocompatibility classifications. They are designed for benchtop fabrication and thermoforming rather than patient contact. Dedicated biocompatible grades, such as surgical guide or denture resins, are classified separately and follow strict validated production procedures.

Post-curing in a dedicated chamber, such as the LC-3DPrint Box or Nextdent Cure, ensures the photopolymer resin achieves full polymerization. This step stabilizes mechanical properties, establishes dimensional accuracy, and, for biocompatible materials, is mandatory to meet certified medical device performance requirements.

Yes. Formulations like NextDent orthodontic resins provide dimensional stability and heat resistance under thermoforming pressures. This prevents the printed model from slumping or warping when fabricating retainers, clear aligners, or orthodontic appliances under heated plastic sheets.

NextDent dental model materials are optimized for Digital Light Processing and Figure 4 systems, including the NextDent 5100 and NextDent 300. The broader catalog also accommodates stereolithography and MultiJet Printing platforms for assorted dental and laboratory cast production.

Gingiva Mask material prints as a flexible component that seats directly into rigid printed working models. This reproduces soft-tissue architecture around implant sites and restorative margins, allowing technicians to verify emergence profiles before completing restorations.

Uncured resin is a skin and eye irritant. Operators should wear nitrile gloves and protective eyewear in a ventilated area, handle cleaning solvents properly, and review manufacturer Safety Data Sheets. Contaminated wash waste must be disposed of following applicable local regulations.