From:  Advances in 3D printing for dentistry: clinical applications and future perspectives

 Comparison of different dental 3D printing technologies.

TechnologyAccuracyPrecisionMaterial propertiesSpeedCostClinical applicationsReferences
SLAHigh accuracy, especially for full-arch modelsComparable to FDMVaried mechanical properties; lower flexural strength and hardnessModerateHigher costProvisional restorations, dental models[17, 45, 51, 52]
DLPHigh accuracy, especially for full-arch modelsHigh precisionEnhanced mechanical properties with specific resin formulationsFastModerate costCrowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances[17, 51, 53, 54]
LCDLower accuracy compared to DLPLower precision compared to DLPAcceptable mechanical propertiesModerateLower costDental models, orthodontic appliances[17, 53]
FDMComparable accuracy to SLAComparable precision to SLALower mechanical properties; higher surface roughnessModerateLower costTraining models, non-clinical applications[17, 52]
MultiJetHigh accuracyHigh precisionGood mechanical propertiesFastHigher costInlay/Onlay restorations, dental models[17, 51]
PolyJetHigh accuracyHigh precisionGood mechanical propertiesFastHigher costDental models, orthodontic appliances[17, 51, 55]
CLIPLower accuracy compared to SLA and DLPAcceptable precisionGood mechanical propertiesFastHigher costDental prostheses, surgical guides[17, 51]
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SLA: stereolithography; FDM: fused deposition modelling; DLP: digital light processing; LCD: liquid crystal display; CLIP: continuous liquid interface production; 3D: three-dimensional.