Denture Base Resin
Denture Base Resin is a biocompatible SLA/DLP photopolymer supplied in pink (PINK, PINK-LT, PINK-DK, PINK-OPQ), clear, high-impact and flexible variants, formulated to denture-base polymer standards, with an MDR Class IIa option.
Reference datasheet — Denture Base 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 PINK condition
Denture Base Resin grades and fills
Denture Base Resin is supplied in 7 conditions, soft to hard. PINK is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flexible denture base resin | Elastomeric-modified printable base for flexible partials and soft-clasp appliances; not a substitute for rigid ISO 20795-1 Type 1 bases. | 15 | 25 | 60 | 55 Shore D |
As-printed | Reference state only — dimensionally fragile, high residual monomer, must never be delivered to a patient. | 24 | 28 | 9 | 70 Shore D |
Dark / Reddish Pink | Deeper, more red pigment loading for darker gingival tissue matching; same strength class as standard pink. | 44 | 47 | 4 | 82 Shore D |
high-pigment, non-translucent | Higher pigment/TiO2 loading to mask metal frameworks or dark relines; slightly stiffer, lower light transmission. | 44 | 46 | 3.5 | 83 Shore D |
PINKDefault Standard Pink | Default gingival-pink shade, washed and fully post-cured; use for production removable full/partial denture bases. | 45 | 48 | 4 | 82 Shore D |
Light Pink | Pick for lighter/Caucasian gingival aesthetics; mechanical properties essentially identical to standard pink. | 45 | 48 | 4 | 82 Shore D |
High-impact / toughened denture base (nano-filled or rubber-toughened) | Choose for thin palates, implant-supported overdentures and drop-prone patients where fracture toughness matters more than stiffness. | 50 | 55 | 7 | 80 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways Denture Base 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 |
|---|---|---|
MDR-CLASS-IIA | Certified medical grade | Certification |
Clear | Clear / translucent denture base | Grade option |
What is Denture Base Resin?
Denture Base Resin is a biocompatible SLA/DLP photopolymer supplied in pink (PINK, PINK-LT, PINK-DK, PINK-OPQ), clear, high-impact and flexible variants, formulated to denture-base polymer standards, with an MDR Class IIa option. Dental labs choose it for printed removable bases, reaching 48 MPa tensile strength, 4 % elongation, 82 Shore D and a 105 °C glass transition after the validated post-cure. Maximum service temperature is 60 °C, so parts must not be boiled or autoclaved, and the crosslinked network cannot be welded or re-melted — repairs rely on self-cure PMMA. For tooth-shaded restorations use Crown & Bridge Resin. Denture Base Resin has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0426 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 105°C (221 °F). Denture Base Resin has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) — weaker than 58% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 4% and the elastic modulus is 2.2 GPa (0.319 Msi).
What is Denture Base Resin used for?
- removable denture bases
- denture try-ins
- denture repairs
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 88/100, better than 95% of polymer grades
- Low, predictable mold shrinkage — 0.4%, better than 82% of polymer grades
Limitations
- Difficult to weld — 5/100, worse than 89% of polymer grades
- Limited service temperature — 60°C (140 °F), worse than 87% of polymer grades
- Limited formability — 10/100, worse than 87% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 0.8%, worse than 80% of polymer grades
- Limited ductility — 4%, worse than 78% of polymer grades
Denture Base Resin properties
Typical room-temperature values for Denture Base Resin-PINK; bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical5
Denture Base Resin has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0426 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 105°C (221 °F).
Mechanical15
Denture Base Resin has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) — weaker than 58% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 4% and the elastic modulus is 2.2 GPa (0.319 Msi).
Thermal11
Denture Base Resin is rated for continuous service to 60°C (140 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 56% of polymer grades. Thermal expansion is 80 µm/m·K (44.4 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
Denture Base Resin has an electrical resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (80/100), worse than 52% of polymer grades. UV resistance is fair.
Sustainability3
Producing a kilogram of Denture Base Resin takes about 110 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 64% of polymer grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability6
Denture Base Resin's machinability is good (65/100, better than 66% of polymer grades); weldability not recommended (5/100); formability not recommended (10/100).
Common Calculations5
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. Denture Base Resin is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with Denture Base Resin
Is Denture Base Resin easy to machine?
Trim sprues and adjust intaglio with carbide acrylic burs or tungsten trimmers at low speed with wet/vacuum dust extraction; avoid heat build-up that crazes the surface.
Can Denture Base Resin be welded?
Not weldable; repairs and relines are done chemically with self-cure PMMA or a matching light-cure repair resin after roughening and monomer wetting.
Can Denture Base Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Print at 25–35 °C vat temperature, 50–100 µm layers, orient the base 20–30° with supports on the polished flange side; wash in fresh IPA (≤5 min total to avoid softening) and post-cure in a nitrogen/glycerin-free UV oven per the validated cycle.
Denture Base 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 / Bis-EMA oligomcrosslinking methacrylate backbone | 40 – 70 | 55 |
| low-viscosity methacrylate diluents (TEGreactive diluent, sets viscosity and conversion | 15 – 45 | 30 |
| silica / nano-ceramic fillerraises modulus and wear resistance; higher in filled/high-impact grades | 0 – 20 | 10 |
| photoinitiator (TPO / BAPO / camphorquin385/405 nm cure | 0.3 – 2 | 1 |
| pigments (iron oxides, TiO2) and fiber fgingival shade; veining fibers optional | 0.1 – 3 | 1 |
| stabilizers / inhibitors / UV absorbershelf life and cure control | 0.05 – 1 | 0.3 |
| methacrylate matrix | balance |
What surface finishes work on Denture Base Resin?
Bond teeth with the matching adhesive resin, then finish with pumice and acrylic high-shine compound; steam-clean rather than boil, and never autoclave or use alcohol-based disinfectants long-term.
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Denture Base Resin in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Similar grades
- 20795-1
How much does Denture Base Resin cost?
Denture Base 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.
Denture Base Resin — frequently asked
What is Denture Base Resin used for?
Denture Base Resin is typically used for removable denture bases, denture try-ins and denture repairs. In short: denture-standard biocompatible resin; full pink shade range; 105 °C glass transition.
What is the yield strength of Denture Base Resin?
Denture Base Resin has a typical yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 48 MPa (6.96 ksi) — weaker than 58% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is Denture Base Resin easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (65/100, better than 66% of polymer grades). Trim sprues and adjust intaglio with carbide acrylic burs or tungsten trimmers at low speed with wet/vacuum dust extraction; avoid heat build-up that crazes the surface.
Can Denture Base Resin be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (5/100). Not weldable; repairs and relines are done chemically with self-cure PMMA or a matching light-cure repair resin after roughening and monomer wetting.
What surface finishes work on Denture Base Resin?
Bond teeth with the matching adhesive resin, then finish with pumice and acrylic high-shine compound; steam-clean rather than boil, and never autoclave or use alcohol-based disinfectants long-term.
Can Denture Base Resin be formed, bent or molded?
Print at 25–35 °C vat temperature, 50–100 µm layers, orient the base 20–30° with supports on the polished flange side; wash in fresh IPA (≤5 min total to avoid softening) and post-cure in a nitrogen/glycerin-free UV oven per the validated cycle.
What is the maximum service temperature of Denture Base Resin?
Denture Base Resin is rated for continuous use to about 60°C (140 °F), and briefly to 80°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between Denture Base Resin PINK and Denture Base Resin Flex?
PINK is the default condition — default gingival-pink shade, washed and fully post-cured; use for production removable full/partial denture bases. Flex: elastomeric-modified printable base for flexible partials and soft-clasp appliances; not a substitute for rigid ISO 20795-1 Type 1 bases. Yield strength is 45 MPa in PINK versus 15 MPa in Flex.
How much does Denture Base Resin cost?
Denture Base 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 20795-1 Dentistry — Base polymers, Part 1: Denture base polymers — ISO (2013)
- ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices — ISO (2018)
- Denture Base LP Resin — Technical Data Sheet — Formlabs (2023)
- NextDent Denture 3D+ Instructions for Use / TDS — NextDent (3D Systems) (2022)
- DENTCA Denture Base II datasheet — DENTCA (2021)
- Comparative flexural strength / sorption data for printed vs heat-cured denture base polymers — J Prosthet Dent / Dent Mater review literature (2022)
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.