Dental Crown & Bridge Resin
also Crown & Bridge Resin
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is a tooth-shaded, highly filled SLA/DLP photopolymer available in temporary (TEMP), long-term temporary (LTT) and permanent (PERM) versions for 385 nm and 405 nm printers, including an MDR Class IIa grade.
Reference datasheet — Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the TEMP condition
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin grades and fills
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. TEMP is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 4 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VITA shade range | Same base chemistry pigmented to a VITA shade; pick to match the patient's dentition — mechanical properties are essentially unchanged, only optical values shift. | 50 | 55 | 3.5 | 85 Shore D |
TEMPDefault Temporary crown & bridge resin | Standard chairside temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and long-span provisionals worn up to about 30 days. | 55 | 3.5 | 85 Shore D | |
Long-term temporary / provisional resin | Higher-filled provisional grade for implant healing phases and long-span bridges worn for months. | 60 | 2.5 | 86 Shore D | |
Permanent single-crown resin, ceramic nano-filled | Choose for definitive single crowns, inlays/onlays and veneers where wear resistance and >12-month intraoral service are required. | 65 | 1.6 | 88 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
385NM | 385 nm | Printing process |
405NM | 405 nm | Printing process |
IIA | Class IIa | Certification |
What is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is a tooth-shaded, highly filled SLA/DLP photopolymer available in temporary (TEMP), long-term temporary (LTT) and permanent (PERM) versions for 385 nm and 405 nm printers, including an MDR Class IIa grade. It is chosen for wear resistance and biocompatibility in printed provisional and definitive restorations, with 55 MPa tensile strength, 3.5 % elongation, 2.6 GPa modulus, 85 Shore D and 1.2 g/cm³ density. The glass transition is 82 °C and service is limited to 70 °C; the material is a brittle thermoset that cannot be welded or thermoformed. Denture Base Resin is the counterpart for pink base sections. Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has a density of 1.2 g/cm³ (0.0434 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 82°C (180 °F). Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi), stronger than 61% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 3.5% and the elastic modulus is 2.6 GPa (0.377 Msi).
What is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin used for?
- temporary crowns
- provisional bridges
- veneers
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 90/100, better than 96% of polymer grades
Limitations
- High mold shrinkage — 2.5%, worse than 93% of polymer grades
- Limited ductility — 3.5%, worse than 79% of polymer grades
- Low fracture toughness — 1.2 MPa·√m (1.09 ksi·√in), worse than 77% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 70°C (158 °F), worse than 77% of polymer grades
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin properties
Typical room-temperature values for Dental Crown & Bridge Resin-TEMP; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical6
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has a density of 1.2 g/cm³ (0.0434 lb/in³), heavier than 57% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 82°C (180 °F).
Mechanical14
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has a tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi), stronger than 61% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 3.5% and the elastic modulus is 2.6 GPa (0.377 Msi).
Thermal8
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is rated for continuous service to 70°C (158 °F). It conducts heat at 0.25 W/m·K (0.144 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 72% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 70 µm/m·K (38.9 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental2
UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of Dental Crown & Bridge Resin takes about 105 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 54% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability3
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin's machinability is good (62/100, better than 60% of polymer grades).
Common Calculations4
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Dental Crown & Bridge Resin
Is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin easy to machine?
Post-cured parts trim, grind and adjust readily with carbide burs and diamond discs at moderate speed; use water/vacuum for dust and avoid heat build-up that chips margins.
Can Dental Crown & Bridge Resin be welded?
Not weldable — thermoset network; repairs are made by bonding flowable light-cure composite to a roughened, silanated surface.
Can Dental Crown & Bridge Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Vat photopolymerization only (SLA/DLP/LCD at 385 or 405 nm, 50–100 µm layers); shake/stir the pigmented filled resin before printing, then wash in fresh IPA for the validated short cycle and post-cure under inert gas or glycerin to full conversion.
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) oligomermain crosslinking oligomer | 20 – 55 | 35 |
| ethoxylated bisphenol-A dimethacrylate ( | 5 – 30 | 15 |
| low-viscosity methacrylate diluent (TEGDviscosity control | 3 – 20 | 10 |
| silanized silica / glass-ceramic filler20–35 % in temporary grades, 30–50 % in permanent crown grades | 15 – 55 | 35 |
| photoinitiator (TPO / BAPO)matched to 385 or 405 nm | 0.3 – 2 | 1 |
| pigments, stabilizers, inhibitorsVITA shade pigments + fluorescent agents | 0.1 – 2 | 0.7 |
What surface finishes work on Dental Crown & Bridge Resin?
Finish with fine silicone points and pumice, then a diamond polishing paste or light-cure glaze for a plaque-resistant, tooth-like gloss.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Dental Crown & Bridge Resin in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Trade names
- Crown & Bridge Resin
- Similar grades
- 10993-1 Class IIa
How much does Dental Crown & Bridge Resin cost?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin — frequently asked
What is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin used for?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is typically used for temporary crowns, provisional bridges and veneers. In short: tooth-shaded filled resin; wear-resistant restorative grade; temporary to permanent options.
What is the tensile strength of Dental Crown & Bridge Resin?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin has a typical tensile strength of 55 MPa (7.98 ksi) — stronger than 61% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (62/100, better than 60% of polymer grades). Post-cured parts trim, grind and adjust readily with carbide burs and diamond discs at moderate speed; use water/vacuum for dust and avoid heat build-up that chips margins.
Can Dental Crown & Bridge Resin be welded?
Not weldable — thermoset network; repairs are made by bonding flowable light-cure composite to a roughened, silanated surface.
What surface finishes work on Dental Crown & Bridge Resin?
Finish with fine silicone points and pumice, then a diamond polishing paste or light-cure glaze for a plaque-resistant, tooth-like gloss.
Can Dental Crown & Bridge Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Vat photopolymerization only (SLA/DLP/LCD at 385 or 405 nm, 50–100 µm layers); shake/stir the pigmented filled resin before printing, then wash in fresh IPA for the validated short cycle and post-cure under inert gas or glycerin to full conversion.
What is the maximum service temperature of Dental Crown & Bridge Resin?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is rated for continuous use to about 70°C (158 °F), and briefly to 120°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP and Dental Crown & Bridge Resin SHADE?
TEMP is the default condition — standard chairside temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and long-span provisionals worn up to about 30 days. SHADE: same base chemistry pigmented to a VITA shade; pick to match the patient's dentition — mechanical properties are essentially unchanged, only optical values shift.
How much does Dental Crown & Bridge Resin cost?
Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is a high-cost polymer ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ISO 10477 Dentistry — Polymer-based crown and veneering materials — ISO (2020)
- ISO 4049 Dentistry — Polymer-based restorative materials — ISO (2019)
- ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1 — ISO (2018)
- Dental crown & bridge / permanent crown photopolymer technical data sheets — NextDent (Vertex-Dental), DETAX, BEGO, Formlabs Dental (2024)
- Craig's Restorative Dental Materials — resin composites chapter — Elsevier (2018)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.