What you’ll learn about polymerization and dental 3D printing:

• What is 3D printing resin?
• What is polymerization in 3D printing?
• The ins and outs of postprocessing in digital dentistry
• Key takeaways

In today’s world of dentistry, it is almost impossible to remove the terms 3D printing and digital from the picture. Additive manufacturing—otherwise known as 3D printing—is revolutionizing the industry. Its speed, accuracy, and affordability make it an increasingly popular choice among dentists and lab technicians who want to prioritize these in their practice or laboratory. The Ackuretta SOL is just one example of a printer making printing easier, faster, and more accessible to everyone—whether it’s splints, surgical guides, dentures, or anything in between.

3D printing has been around for more than 40 years, but it has grown exponentially in the past 10 years and is projected to keep growing. Today there are roughly 230 dental 3D printers manufactured by more than 75 companies worldwide.¹ The global dental 3D printing market is estimated at roughly $3.2 billion in revenue,² and it is predicted to grow to $9.5 billion by 2027.³ This technology has revolutionized production spanning from the medical, dental, and aerospace industries to the culinary and automotive fields.