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Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP

Grade · default condition

also Crown & Bridge Resin

TEMP = temporary crown & bridge resin

Standard chairside temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and long-span provisionals worn up to about 30 days.

High cost $$$$

Values for the TEMP condition

Other Dental Crown & Bridge Resin grades and fills

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at Dental Crown & Bridge Resin.

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Grade · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %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.50553.585 Shore D
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Temporary crown & bridge resin
Standard chairside temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and long-span provisionals worn up to about 30 days.—553.585 Shore D
Long-term temporary / provisional resin
Higher-filled provisional grade for implant healing phases and long-span bridges worn for months.—602.586 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.—651.688 Shore D

What is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP?

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin in the TEMP grade — standard chairside temporary crowns, bridges, inlays and long-span provisionals worn up to about 30 days. Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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). Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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).

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 TEMP properties

Typical room-temperature values for Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP; 14 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Dental Crown & Bridge Resin reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.

Physical6

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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).

Density1.2 g/cm³0.04 lb/in³
Glass Transition (Tg)82°C180 °F
Water Absorption (24 h)0.5%
Water Absorption (Saturation)1.8%
Refractive Index1.52
Light Transmission30%

Mechanical14

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus2.6 GPa0.38 Msi
Shear Modulus0.96 GPa0.14 Msi
Bulk Modulus3 GPa0.42 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.35
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)55 MPa8 ksi
Elongation at Break3.5%
Compressive Strength280 MPa40.6 ksi
Compressive Modulus2.4 GPa0.35 Msi
Flexural Strength115 MPa16.7 ksi
Flexural Modulus2.6 GPa0.38 Msi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)1.2 MPa·√m1.1 ksi·√in
Izod Impact, Notched22 J/m0.41 ft·lbf/in
Hardness, Shore D85 Shore D
Hardness, Rockwell M88 HRM

Thermal8

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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).

Thermal Conductivity0.25 W/m·K0.14 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity1,400 J/kg·K0.33 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)70 µm/m·K38.9 µin/in·°F
Max Service Temperature (continuous)70°C158 °F
Min Service Temperature-20°C-4 °F
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa90°C194 °F
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa68°C154 °F
Max Service Temperature (short-term)120°C248 °F

Electrical3

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.

Electrical Resistivity1×10¹² Ω·m3.94×10¹⁹ µΩ·in
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)4
Volume Resistivity1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm

Chemical & Environmental2

UV resistance is fair.

UV / Weathering ResistanceFair40/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryGood resistance to water, saliva, dilute acids/bases and dental cleaners; attacked or softened by ethanol >70%, acetone, chloroform and prolonged strong solvent contact; over-soaking in IPA during washing swells and weakens printed parts.

Sustainability3

Producing a kilogram of Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP takes about 105 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 54% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)105 MJ/kg45,142 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)5.5 kg CO₂/kg
Typical Recycled Content0%

Manufacturability3

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP's machinability is good (62/100, better than 60% of polymer grades).

MachinabilityGood62/100
PolishabilityExcellent90/100
Mold Shrinkage2.5%

Common Calculations4

Specific Strength (UTS / density)calculated46 kN·m/kg
Specific Stiffness (E / density)calculated2.2 MN·m/kg
Thermal Diffusivitycalculated0.1 mm²/s
Thermal Shock Resistance Indexcalculated0

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP

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.

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.

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.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) oligomermain crosslinking oligomer20 – 5535
ethoxylated bisphenol-A dimethacrylate (5 – 3015
low-viscosity methacrylate diluent (TEGDviscosity control3 – 2010
silanized silica / glass-ceramic filler20–35 % in temporary grades, 30–50 % in permanent crown grades15 – 5535
photoinitiator (TPO / BAPO)matched to 385 or 405 nm0.3 – 21
pigments, stabilizers, inhibitorsVITA shade pigments + fluorescent agents0.1 – 20.7

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP — frequently asked

What is Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP used for?

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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 TEMP?

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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 TEMP 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 TEMP 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 TEMP?

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 TEMP 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 TEMP?

Dental Crown & Bridge Resin TEMP 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.

Sources

  1. ISO 10477 Dentistry — Polymer-based crown and veneering materials — ISO (2020)
  2. ISO 4049 Dentistry — Polymer-based restorative materials — ISO (2019)
  3. ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1 — ISO (2018)
  4. Dental crown & bridge / permanent crown photopolymer technical data sheets — NextDent (Vertex-Dental), DETAX, BEGO, Formlabs Dental (2024)
  5. Craig's Restorative Dental Materials — resin composites chapter — Elsevier (2018)

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.