Entry-level SLA resins cost around $50 per liter, and most professional options cost around $150 to $400.

Dental 3D printer prices range from a few thousand dollars to $100,000 or more, with costs scaling depending on the printing process, throughput required, manufacturer, services and support, materials, and more. However, a higher price doesn't always mean a better solution.

Here's a quick breakdown. DIY printers 3D printer kits start around $200, hobbyist printers range from $500-$1,500. Professional FDM 3D printers start around $2,500, and large-format professional FDM printers start around $4,000.

Professional metal 3D printers can cost from $100,000 and $500,000 and up, which is significantly higher than plastic 3D printers. Not to mention, there are other costs like material expenses, expertise, maintenance, and post-processing equipment that should be factored into the overall investment.