Best 3D Print Resins for Dental Labs in 2026

Picking a dental resin in 2026 feels a lot like ordering coffee in a city you've never been to. Too many options, they all sound vaguely impressive, and you're afraid of choosing wrong.

We carry most of the resins on this list, so we know them well: the good, the quirks, and the "wish they'd fix that." Here's the real guide.

Crown & bridge resins

Permanent printed restorations, the category everyone's asking about.

Our take: If raw strength is your priority, Graphy TC-80DP is hard to beat at 350 MPa. If shade variety matters, DETAX gives you 8 options out of the box. ID Dental's Duranite rounds out the category with standard and flex formulations, and pairs with their full 3D print resin line across every indication.

Splint & night guard resins

If your practice does any volume of occlusal splints, these are the resins to know.

Resin	Type	Best For
KeySplint Hard	Rigid	Hard night guards, occlusal splints
KeySplint Soft Clear	Flexible	Soft night guards, comfort splints
ID 3D Print Splint	Standard	General-purpose splints, Ideas Dentales line
DETAX Splintmaster Taff	Rigid	Hard splints, excellent mechanical properties
DETAX Splintmaster Flex	Flexible	Flexible splints, patient comfort
DETAX Freeprint Splint 2.0	Standard	General-purpose splints

Model resins

Nobody writes blog posts about model resins. They're not glamorous. But your lab goes through liters of this stuff, so consistency matters more than marketing.

Resin	Colors	Notes
Graphy S-100M	Beige, Grey	Low shrinkage, consistent dimensional accuracy
ID 3D Print Model	Multiple	Ideas Dentales line, open-platform
KeyModel Ultra Ivory	Ivory	Easier on the eyes during long inspection
KeyModel Ultra Light Gray	Light Gray	Good contrast for margin inspection
DETAX Freeprint Model 2.0	Multiple	Updated formula, solid all-rounder
DETAX Freeprint Model Pro	Multiple	Professional grade, tighter tolerances
Asiga DentaMODEL	Multiple	Native to Asiga ecosystem

Surgical guide resins

Accuracy is non-negotiable here. You're literally guiding a drill into someone's jaw.

Resin	Key Feature
Graphy SG-100	Autoclavable (HDT 130C), CE Class I
ID 3D Print Guide	Ideas Dentales line, open-platform
KeyGuide	Proven, widely used, reliable
Asiga DentaGUIDE	Optimized for Asiga printers

Denture base resins

Digital dentures are no longer experimental. These are the materials making it happen.

Resin	Shades	Key Feature
Graphy THD	5 (White, Clear, Lt Pink, Pink, Coral)	Bonds to TC-80DP teeth, monolithic workflow
Graphy TFDH	Coral Pink, Light Pink	Flexible partial denture material
DETAX Freeprint Denture	Multiple	DETAX ecosystem compatible
DETAX Denture Impact	Multiple	Impact-resistant formula
Asiga DentaBASE	Multiple	Native Asiga ecosystem
Lucitone Digital Print	Multiple	Dentsply Sirona backed, strong brand recognition
Dentca Resins	Multiple	Pioneer in digital denture resins

Castable & specialty resins

Resin	Category	Notes
ID 3D Print Casting	Castable	Ideas Dentales castable resin
Graphy SC-130	Castable	100% ash-free burnout
DETAX Freeprint Cast 2.0	Castable	Updated formula
Asiga SuperCAST / DentaCAST	Castable	Two formulas for different applications
Graphy TE-600	Gingiva	Soft tissue simulation
DETAX Freeprint Gingiva	Gingiva	Gingiva mask material
Asiga DentaGUM	Gingiva	Native Asiga ecosystem
DETAX Freeprint Ortho	Ortho	Orthodontic appliances
Graphy TA-28	Aligner	Direct-print aligner with shape memory

So which resins should you buy?

Depends on what matters most to your workflow:

• Want the strongest C&B resin? Graphy TC-80DP at 350 MPa
• Need the most shade options for crowns? DETAX Freeprint Crown with 8 shades
• Want one ecosystem for everything? Graphy covers C&B, denture, model, guide, castable, gingiva, flexible denture, and aligners
• Want a full 3D print resin line? Ideas Dentales: Duranite C&B, Model, Guide, Splint, and Casting
• Already running Asiga printers? Asiga's Denta- line is native to your hardware, plus you can run Graphy, ID, and DETAX on the same machines
• Want proven splint materials? KeySplint Hard + KeySplint Soft is the classic combo
• Need denture materials with brand recognition? Lucitone Digital Print or Dentca

The good news: most of these are open-platform materials. You don't have to pick just one brand. Many labs run Graphy for C&B, Keystone for splints, ID for specialty work, and DETAX for everything in between, all on the same printer.

Related Dentcore guides

• Asiga 3D Printers for Dental: Which One Is Right for You?
• What a dental 3D printer really costs: the total-cost-of-ownership breakdown for 2026

For reference only. Specifications, pricing, and availability are as of the publication date and may change without notice. Dentcore is not responsible for discrepancies. Always verify with the manufacturer before purchasing.