Materials That Maximize 3D Printing Potential

Between reducing reliance on external labs, minimizing turnaround times, and opening the door to new, high-value services, a 3D printer can be an incredible addition to any dental practice. Yet realizing technology’s transformative potential often comes down to material selection. Even with quality equipment, resin materials with limited compatibility or that produce inconsistent results can put a hard cap on a printer’s utility.

Conversely, the right resin materials maximize the benefits of in-house 3D printing, elevating practice efficiency and patient experiences in the process.

Resins You Can Rely On

For over a decade, the Zirlux brand has been a global leader in digital materials, preferred by dental professionals worldwide for its esthetics, performance, and reliability. The latest addition to the Zirlux digital portfolio continues this legacy—now available through Henry Schein, Zirlux 3D Print Resins include a versatile selection of quality materials designed to help practices take advantage of all 3D printing has to offer.

Zirlux 3D Print Resins are uniquely engineered to capitalize on the advanced capabilities of today’s 3D printers. By leveraging high-resolution settings, these materials allow clinicians to quickly and consistently achieve accurate results with lifelike esthetics.

Quality Materials for Every Application

Zirlux has created a range of different resins to support success across a spectrum of 3D printing applications:

• Dental Models: Indicated for rapid production of dental and orthodontic models, Zirlux Model Print Resin captures anatomical detail with precision and accuracy. Clinicians can choose between light grey and ivory shades to enhance treatment planning and enrich patient communication.

• Surgical Guides: Thanks to high flexural strength and modulus, 3D-printed surgical guides made with Zirlux Surgical Guides Print Resin resist bending and breaking under stress and provide the precision required for accurate implant placement. As an added benefit, this material can be polished to a high-luster finish for increased intraoral visibility.

• Nightguards & Splints: Available in 2 distinct formulations, Rigid and Flexible, Zirlux Nightguard & Splint Print Resin is perfect for fabricating dental splints, nightguards, mouthguards, repositioners, and bleaching trays. The Rigid formulation is ideal for applications that require structural firmness, such as hard splints and nightguards for intense bruxism, while the Flexible resin affords superior patient comfort without sacrificing functionality. Both are durable, stain-resistant, and polishable, resulting in esthetic appliances that stand the test of time.

• Gingival Masks: With Zirlux Gingiva Mask, clinicians can accurately simulate the look and feel of natural gum tissue and improve esthetic outcomes. This flexible yet firm material can easily be trimmed to achieve proper emergence profiles and pontic shapes, while its low shrinkage helps maintain dimensional accuracy during and after printing.

Make The Most of Your Investment

While other products can bottleneck productivity, Zirlux 3D Print Resins are validated for use with many industry-leading 3D printers and integrate seamlessly with existing digital workflows. This compatibility takes headaches out of the equation and frees practices to focus on making their investment in 3D printing as patient-centered—and profitable—as possible.

Ultimately, Zirlux 3D Print Resins help turn the promise of 3D printing into a reality, making them a smart choice for any practice ready to get the most out of this exciting technology.