As digital dentistry continues to scale, the efficiency of model production has become a defining factor in both clinical and laboratory success. From clear aligner workflows to diagnostic modeling, the ability to produce accurate, durable, and thermoform-ready models at high speed is critical.
KeyPrint® KeyModel® Ultra is engineered specifically to meet these demands. Developed as a next-generation vat photopolymer resin, it enables dental professionals to produce high-detail orthodontic and restorative models with exceptional consistency and efficiency.
Material Overview and Printing Technology
KeyModel Ultra is a liquid photopolymer resin designed for DLP, LCD, and MSLA 3D printers operating within the 385–405 nm wavelength range, making it widely compatible with modern dental printing systems.
What differentiates this material is its ultra-fast curing behavior, which allows labs to significantly reduce print times without sacrificing surface fidelity. The resin is optimized for layer accuracy and fine detail reproduction, ensuring that margins, occlusal anatomy, and interproximal contacts are captured precisely.
Advanced Material Properties and Mechanical Performance
From a materials science standpoint, KeyModel Ultra demonstrates a well-balanced mechanical profile suited for both handling and post-processing. It achieves tensile strength exceeding 50 MPa and flexural strength above 70 MPa, providing sufficient rigidity for stable model fabrication while maintaining resistance to deformation.
Its modulus values contribute to dimensional stability, which is essential when producing models for aligners, retainers, and indirect bonding trays. The material’s controlled viscosity also ensures consistent flow and layer formation, reducing print variability across batches.
A key advantage is its ability to be carved or adjusted without chipping, making it highly practical for dental technicians who require minor refinements during case preparation.
Thermoforming Optimization and Workflow Efficiency
One of the most significant innovations in KeyModel Ultra is the built-in thermoforming release agent. This feature simplifies the separation of thermoformed appliances—such as clear aligners and retainers—from the printed model.
In traditional workflows, model adhesion to thermoforming material can lead to deformation or additional manual labor. By reducing adhesion, KeyModel Ultra enables:
- Cleaner separation of aligners
- Reduced risk of model damage
- Faster turnaround in appliance production
This makes it particularly valuable in high-volume orthodontic workflows, where efficiency and repeatability directly impact profitability.
Applications in Dental and Orthodontic Workflows
KeyModel Ultra is primarily designed for the production of dental and orthodontic models, including those used in aligner fabrication. It supports a wide range of applications across both clinics and laboratories, particularly where speed, accuracy, and repeatability are essential.
Its compatibility with a broad range of validated printers further enhances its usability, allowing labs to integrate it into existing ecosystems without significant changes to hardware or workflow.
Compatible Printers
For KeyModel Ultra Ivory & KeyModel Light Grey: Ackuretta Denti, Ackuretta FreeShape , Ackuretta SOL, Ackuretta SOL Plus, Anycubic Photon Mono X 6Ks, Anycubic Photon Mono M5 , Asiga® MAX, Asiga® MAX 2, Asiga® PRO 4k, Asiga® Ultra, Elegoo Mars 3 Pro 4k, Microlay Eve, Microlay Versus, MiiCraft 125, MiiCraft Ultra, Nexa3D NXD200, Nexa3D XiP, Phrozen Sonic Mini 4k, Phrozen Sonic XL 4k, Rapid Shape (D20+, D30+, D20II, D30II, D40II), Rapid Shape (D70, D90, D100), RayShape® Shape 1, Roland® 3DXPRINT, SHINING 3D® AccuFab-D1/D1s, SHINING 3D® Accufab-L4D, Structo ST-01, Sisma Everes UNO, Uniz Slash 2, Zortrax Inkspire 2 Clinical.
For KeyModel® - Ultra Sand: Ackuretta SOL, Anycubic Photon Mono M5s, Asiga® MAX, Asiga® MAX 2, Asiga® PRO 4k, Asiga® Ultra, Elegoo Mars 3 Pro 4k, Phrozen Sonic XL 4k Plus
Optimize Your Dental Model Production Today
KeyPrint KeyModel Ultra stands out as a superior choice for dental workflows thanks to its ultra-fast printing, high mechanical strength, and exceptional surface detail. Its integrated thermoforming release agent reduces manual effort and improves appliance production efficiency, while its compatibility with a wide range of 3D printers ensures seamless adoption.
By enabling accurate, repeatable, and cost-efficient model production, it empowers dental clinics and laboratories to scale operations, reduce turnaround time, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
