Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and processes for the recovery of compounds (e.g., pendant groups) from polymeric materials, as well as methods for recycling and reusing such compounds by synthetically converting a recovered compound to building blocks that can be used in, e.g., curable resins for the fabrication of new devices, such as medical devices (e.g., orthodontic appliances).

Abstract: Methods for additive manufacturing of polymer and metal dental appliances are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a digital representation of a dental appliance including a first portion to be formed from a polymeric material and a second portion to be formed from a metallic material. The method can include fabricating the dental appliance using an additive manufacturing process. The additive manufacturing process can include depositing a first composition including a precursor of the polymeric material at the first portion of the dental appliance, and depositing a second composition including a plurality of metal particles at the second portion of the dental appliance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides polymeric materials comprising semicrystalline sulfur-containing polymers, methods and curable compositions for making the same, and orthodontic appliances made from said polymeric materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a miktoarm polymer having the following structure: where polymer chain 1, 2, 3, 4, A1 and A2 are as defined herein. These miktoarm polymers can produce desirable polymeric materials and being used as a component in photo-curable resins. Further provided herein are methods of producing miktoarm polymers, as well as compositions, resins, devices, and polymeric materials by use of the same. Also provided herein are methods of using miktoarm polymers, resins, and polymeric materials for the fabrication (e.g., via 3D printing) of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides monomer compounds that can produce desirable polymeric materials and photo-curable resins. Further provided herein are methods of producing compounds, compositions, resins, devices, and polymeric materials. Also provided herein are methods of using compounds, resins, and polymeric materials for the fabrication (e.g., via 3D printing) of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides cross-linker compounds that can produce desirable polymeric materials, polymer compositions, and/or photo-curable resins. Further provided herein are methods of producing cross-linker compounds, compositions, resins, devices, and polymeric materials. Also provided herein are methods of using cross-linker compounds, resins, and polymeric materials for the fabrication (e.g., via 3D printing) of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides curable compositions comprising one or more of photo-polymerizable urethane prepolymers having alternating hard and soft blocks, as well as polymeric materials formed from the curable compositions. Further provided herein are methods of producing the compositions and using the same for the fabrication of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: A system includes a carrier film including an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is configured to contact rollers. The system further includes a first blade configured to form a layer of resin on the outer surface of the carrier film. The system further includes a second blade configured to prevent printed features from contacting the first blade. The system further includes a build platform. A portion of the layer of resin is to be added to an object being formed on the build platform.

Abstract: Provided herein are curable compositions for use in a high temperature lithography-based photopolymerization process, and telechelic block polymers and methods of using such polymers in curable compositions to produce medical devices such as orthodontic appliances comprising the polymeric compositions comprising the telechelic block polymers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides curable compositions comprising one or more of photo-polymerizable monomers as reactive diluents, as well as polymeric materials formed from the curable compositions. Further provided herein are methods of producing the compositions and using the same for the fabrication of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing additively manufactured objects are provided. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving an object fabricated using an additive manufacturing process, the object including a functional portion and a plurality of support structures connecting the functional portion to a build platform. The method can include cooling the plurality of support structures using a coolant. The method can further include fracturing the plurality of support structures to separate the functional portion of the object from the build platform.

Abstract: Materials and additively manufactured objects including mechanically interlocking elements are provided. In some embodiments, a dental appliance includes an appliance body made at least partially out of a composite material. The composite material can include an interlocking structure having a plurality of interlocking elements. The interlocking structure can have a first mechanical property. The composite material can also include a matrix surrounding at least a portion of the interlocking structure. The matrix can have a second mechanical property different from the first mechanical property.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and processes for the recovery of compounds (e.g., pendant groups) from polymeric materials, as well as methods for recycling and reusing such compounds by synthetically converting a recovered compound to building blocks that can be used in, e.g., curable resins for the fabrication of new devices, such as medical devices (e.g., orthodontic appliances).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides polymerizable monomers which may be used as reactive diluents in additive manufacturing. The polymerizable monomers may have low vapor pressures and may be compatible with a range of low glass transition temperature oligomers.

Abstract: A system includes a build platform configured to support an object that is being formed from layers of resin. The system further includes one or more blades configured to provide the layers of resin to form the object on the build platform. At least a first blade of the one or more blades is configured to vibrate to reduce viscosity of the layers of resin.

Abstract: A system includes a carrier film including an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is configured to contact rollers. The system further includes a first blade configured to form a layer of resin on the outer surface of the carrier film. The system further includes a second blade configured to prevent printed features from contacting the first blade. The system further includes a build platform. A portion of the layer of resin is to be added to an object being formed on the build platform.

Abstract: A system includes a partial enclosure configured to hold resin. The system further includes one or more structures configured to at least partially cover the resin. The one or more structures are configured to prevent evaporation of the resin. The system further includes a build platform configured to support an object that is being formed from layers of the resin. A first blade is configured to provide the layers of the resin to form the object on the build platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides photo-polymerizable components, photo-curable resins comprising one or more of such monomers, as well as polymeric materials formed from the photo-curable resins. Further provided herein are methods of producing the compositions and using the same for the fabrication of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and processes for the recovery of compounds (e.g., pendant groups) from polymeric materials, as well as methods for recycling and reusing such compounds by synthetically converting a recovered compound to building blocks that can be used in, e.g., curable resins for the fabrication of new devices, such as medical devices (e.g., orthodontic appliances).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides photo-polymerizable monomers, photo-curable resins comprising one or more of such monomers, as well as polymeric materials formed from the photo-curable resins. Further provided herein are methods of producing the compositions and using the same for the fabrication of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.