New Precision Model Resin for 3D Printing Restorative Models With Industry-Leading Accuracy and Precision

Restorative models printed in tan resin

When it comes to dental 3D printing, the materials you use are just as important as the printer itself. Formlabs Dental’s new Precision Model Resin is designed to deliver unmatched accuracy and performance for restorative models. With over 99% of the printed surface within 100 μm of the digital model, this resin sets a new standard in precision for dental professionals.

Formlabs Dental users have already printed over 15 million parts using our range of 15+ dental-specific resins. But we're always pushing the boundaries. Leveraging the advanced hardware of the Form 4B, we've developed a new generation of materials that optimize print speed, accuracy, and mechanical strength. This integrated approach ensures a more efficient and reliable workflow for your practice.

3D printed restorative model in tan Precision Model Resin
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Want to see how precise and high-quality Precision Model Resin really is? Choose a material and we’ll send you a free sample part printed on the Form 4B for evaluation.

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Precision Model Resin

Precision Model Resin is the next evolution of our model resin, optimized for the Form 4B platform. It delivers faster print speeds, higher accuracy, and improved aesthetics, making it ideal for restorative models, crown fit tests, implant models, and removable die models.

One of the key improvements is its enhanced opacity and matte finish, which makes it easier to visualize margin lines—crucial for accurate dental work. Dr. Christopher Baer from Baer Dental says, “The color of the crowns on these models looks great. The team at Formlabs really nailed it.”

With the Form 4B, you can print eight restorative models in under 90 minutes at a 50 μm layer thickness, with costs ranging from $2 to $4 per part. This makes it an efficient and cost-effective solution for any dental lab or practice.

Precise and Accurate

Prints made with Precision Model Resin on the Form 4B achieve 99.7% of the surface within 100 μm of the CAD model, and 95% within 50 μm. This level of consistency across printers and batches ensures reliable results every time.

Restorative model on the left and a colored model at the right showing accuracy

Create restorative models with over 99% of their printed surface area within 100 μm of the design parameters.

Compared to leading competitors, Precision Model Resin outperforms in accuracy across all measured tolerance ranges. This means you can trust the quality and reliability of your printed models.

Formlabs Precision Model Resin (Form 4B) Asiga DentaMODEL (Asiga Max UV) SprintRay Die and Model 2 (SprintRay Pro 95)
±100 μm tolerance 99.9 99.7 90.4
±50 μm tolerance 97.4 91.3 62.0
±25 μm tolerance 75.7 62.8 -
The base and touchscreen of the Form 4B dental 3D printer showing the time remaining for a print
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Production-Optimized Workflow

From scanning to post-processing, the entire workflow is streamlined for efficiency and speed. Whether you’re designing, printing, or finishing, Precision Model Resin ensures a smooth and reliable process.

Digital image of a restorative model
Scan and Design

Once the patient's dentition is scanned and the model is designed in your dental CAD software, the digital models and dies can be imported into Formlabs' free printing software, PreForm Dental, as an STL or OBJ file.

Person holding a build platform with restorative models on it
Print

In PreForm, orient parts directly on the build platform. For the best results, dies should be manually oriented and supported. Once parts are oriented, upload the print and prepare the printer by inserting a resin tank, Precision Model Resin cartridge, and clean build platform into the printer.

Gloved hands holding a restorative model
Post-Process

Remove parts from the build platform, using a part removal tool if chamfer features were added to models, or flush cutters for cases without chamfers. Wash the printed parts in 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) in the Form Wash for five minutes. Allow parts to dry before curing in the Form Cure for five minutes at 35°C, or Fast Cure for 30 seconds at Light Intensity 2, to achieve optimal mechanical properties.

Form 4Bs in Lab
White Paper

Accuracy Requirements of 3D Printed Models in Dentistry

This document explores the dimensional accuracy required for 3D printed models in dentistry, highlighting what is considered clinically acceptable and setting a benchmark for current 3D printing capabilities.

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Improved Material Properties

Precision Model Resin is tougher, stronger, and more impact-resistant than its predecessor, Model Resin. Post-cured prints are less likely to break, making them ideal for applications where durability is essential, such as when pressing in dies or implant analogs.

Material Properties for Post-Cured Prints
Precision Model Resin
Ultimate Tensile Strength 50.0 MPa
Tensile Modulus 2.2 GPa
Elongation at Break 8.6%
Flexural Strength 87 MPa
Flexural Modulus 2.3 GPa
Notched Izod 32 J/m
Unnotched Izod 262 J/m
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Case Study at Hybridge Implants

Hybridge Implants, a nationwide provider of full-mouth implant-supported prosthetics, relies on high-precision 3D printed models to support their metalwork. These models must be extremely accurate and strong to withstand the forces applied during the installation of implant analogs.

“We’ve been blown away by the speed and accuracy of Precision Model Resin. The threads in the models now hold perfectly, which was a big issue before.”

Shawn Simpson, CAD/CAM technician, Hybridge Implants

Before adopting Precision Model Resin, Hybridge used two different resins for different tasks. Now, they can rely on one material that meets all their needs. This has significantly reduced production time and improved overall efficiency.

Person screwing a part into a restorative model

The tight tolerances and strength of Precision Model Resin printed on Form 4B allow the Hybridge metal department and assembly team to work on the same models.

Metal component screwed directly into a 3D printed restorative model

Metal components can be screwed directly into models printed using Precision Model Resin.

Christina Rivet, Vice President of Lab at Hybridge Implants, says, “The speed and strength of this material are amazing. It prints fast, is tough, and gives us more options for our designs.” The combination of accuracy, strength, and ease of cleaning has allowed Hybridge to streamline their workflow and reduce costs.

Four Form 4 resin containers
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Formlabs Dental Materials Overview: Discover What You Can Print With the Form 4B

Explore the benefits of Form 4B and how it expands the possibilities for dental 3D printing, including biocompatible materials and new formulations like Fast Model Resin and Precision Model Resin.

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Print Restorative Models With Industry-Leading Accuracy

With the launch of the Form 4B, our materials team had the opportunity to develop resins tailored for the new platform. Precision Model Resin was created based on feedback from dental professionals, offering industry-leading accuracy, fine feature resolution, and consistent performance at production-ready speeds.

To experience the quality of Precision Model Resin firsthand, request a free sample part today or start printing with this high-accuracy material immediately.

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