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Rutkūnas V, Jegelevičius D, Gedrimienė A, Revilla-León M, Pletkus J, Akulauskas M, Eyüboğlu TF, Özcan M, Auškalnis L. Effect of 3D printer, implant analog system, and implant angulation on the accuracy of analog position in implant casts. J Dent 2024:105135. [PMID: 38885735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the accumulative effect of 3D printer, implant analog systems, and implant angulation on the accuracy of analog position in implant casts. METHODS A reference cast, presenting a case of a three-unit implant-supported prosthesis, was scanned with a coordinate measurement machine, producing the first reference data set (CMM, n = 1). The second reference data set (n = 10) was prepared using an intraoral scanner (IOS) (Trios4). Test quadrant casts were produced using three DLP type 3D printers, Max (MAX UV385), Pro (PRO 4K65 UV), and Nex (NextDent 5100), and three implant analog systems, El (Elos), Nt (Nt-trading), and St (Straumann) (n = 90). Stone casts were also produced via analog impressions (Stone, n = 10). After digitization, the accuracy of 3D distance, local angulation (angle between implants) and global angulation (angle between the implant center axis and an axis perpendicular to the global plane) was evaluated by comparing the reference (CMM, IOS), test (3D print), and control (Stone) groups using metrology software. Data were statistically analyzed using three-way ANOVA and Tukey`s tests (α=0.05). RESULTS IOS was truer in 3D implant distance and more precise in capturing local angulation than Stone (p ≤ 0.05). Other measurements were similar between both groups (p > 0.05). The amount of error introduced in the workflow by IOS and 3D printing was mostly similar (p > 0.05). 3D printed casts had similar or even higher accuracy than Stone group (p > 0.05). In most cases, higher trueness was achieved when using PRO 4K65 UV 3D printer and Elos implant analog system (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION 3D printer, implant analog system, and implant angulation have a significant effect on the accuracy of analog position in implant casts. Limited-span implant-supported cases could be reproduced digitally with similar accuracy as conventional methods. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE A fully digital workflow with a carefully selected 3D printer and implant analog system can increase the accuracy of digitally produced implant casts with comparable accuracy to conventional workflow.
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- Vygandas Rutkūnas
- Professor, DDS, PhD, Vilnius University, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Associate Professor, Kaunas University of Technology, Biomedical Engineering Institute, Department of Electronics Engineering, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Assistant Professor, DDS, PhD, Vilnius University, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Affiliate Assistant Professor, DDS, MSD, PhD, Graduate Prosthodontics, University of Washington, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA; Kois Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Tufts University, Department of Prosthodontics, Boston, MA, USA
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- Assistant Professor, DDS, Vilnius University, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- PhD student, Kaunas University of Technology, Biomedical Engineering Institute, Lithuania
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- Associate Professor, Dr. Dr., DDS, PhD, JSD, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Professor, Dr. Dr. med.dent., Ph.D, University of Zurich, Clinic of Masticatory Disorders and Dental Biomaterials, Center for Dental Medicine, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Assistant Professor, DDS, Vilnius University, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Tseng CW, Lin WS, Sahrir CD, Lin WC. The impact of base design and restoration type on the resin consumption, trueness, and dimensional stability of dental casts additively manufactured from liquid crystal display 3D printers. J Prosthodont 2024. [PMID: 38706414 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of two base types and three restoration designs on the resin consumption and trueness of the 3D-printed dental casts. Additionally, the study explored the dimensional stability of these 3D-printed dental casts after 1 year of storage. MATERIALS AND METHODS Various types of reference dental casts were specifically designed to represent three types of dental restoration fabrications, including full-arch (FA), long-span (LS), and single-unit (SU) prostheses. The reference casts were digitized with a dental laboratory scanner and used to create flat and hollow base designs (N = 18) for the 3D-printed study casts. The 3D-printed study casts were digitized and evaluated against their corresponding references immediately after 3D printing and again after 1 year of storage, with the trueness quantified using the root mean square error (RMSE) at both time points. Volumes of resin used were recorded to measure resin consumption, and the weights of the 3D-printed study casts were also measured. The data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and a Tukey post hoc test, α = 0.05. RESULTS Volumetric analysis showed the flat-base design had significantly higher resin consumption with weights for the FA group at 42.51 ± 0.16 g, the LS group at 31.64 ± 0.07 g, and the SU group at 27.67 ± 0.31 g, as opposed to 26.22 ± 1.01 g, 22.86 ± 0.93 g, and 20.10 ± 0.19 g for the hollow designs respectively (p < 0.001). Trueness, assessed through two-way ANOVA, revealed that the flat-base design had lower RMSE values indicating better trueness in the LS (54 ± 6 µm) and SU (59 ± 7 µm) groups compared to the hollow-base design (LS: 73 ± 5, SU: 99 ± 11 µm, both p < 0.001), with no significant difference in the FA group (flat-base: 50 ± 3, hollow: 47 ± 5 µm, p = 0.398). After 1 year, the flat-base design demonstrated superior dimensional stability in the LS (flat base: 56 ± 6 µm, hollow base: 149 ±45 µm, p < 0.001) and SU groups (flat base: 95 ± 8 µm, hollow base: 183 ±27 µm, p < 0.001), with the FA group showing no significant difference in the base design (flat base: 47 ± 9, hollow base: 62 ± 12 µm, p = 0.428). CONCLUSIONS The hollow-base design group showed lower resin consumption than the flat-base design group. However, the flat-base designs exhibited superior trueness and less distortion after 1 year of storage. These findings indicate that despite the higher material usage, flat-base designs provide better initial accuracy and maintain their dimensional stability over time for most groups.
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- Chih-Wei Tseng
- Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Tooth Bank and Dental Stem Cell Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zarbah M, Aldowah O, Alqahtani NM, Alqahtani SA, Alamri M, Alshahrani R, Mohsinah N. Dimensional stability of 3D-printed edentulous and fully dentate hollowed maxillary models over periods of time. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:495. [PMID: 38671430 PMCID: PMC11055291 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04256-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental casts made utilising digital workflow are becoming more common because to their speed and cost savings. However, studies on their dimensional accuracy over time with diverse designs are missing. OBJECTIVE The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the dimensional stability of 3D-printed edentulous and fully dentate hollowed maxillary models with 50-micrometer resolution over 1 day, 14 days, and 28 days using surface matching software. METHODS Scanned edentulous and fully dentate maxillary typodont models were used as references. The models were scanned by a desktop lab scanner of 15-micrometer accuracy (D900, 3Shape). Then, the files were used in designing software (Meshmixer, Autodesk) to create hollowed maxillary casts. Fifteen edentulous and 15 fully dentate (total of 30) models were printed using a DLP lab printer (Cara print 4.0, Kulzer). The 3D-printed models were scanned using the same desktop lab scanner of 15-micrometer accuracy at intervals of baseline days, 1 day, 14 days, and 28 days to assess the effect of aging (n = 120). The dimensional changes were quantified and compared using the root mean square (RMS) method, expressed in micrometres (µm). The study employed repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess and compare the root mean square (RMS) values across the variables. The data was analysed using SPSS (26, Chicago, Illinois, USA). RESULTS The RMS of the edentulous models rapidly increased from a mean value of 0.257 at the beginning of the study to 0.384 after twenty-eight days. However, the mean RMS values for the dentate models did not change much over the four intervals. It varied only from 0.355 to 0.347. The mean values for edentulous patients increased from 0.014 to 0.029 during the period from baseline to twenty-eight days. However, the mean average values decreased for the dentate models from 0.033 to 0.014 during this period. By utilizing ANOVA, mean RMS values increased insignificantly till one day but significantly to fourteen and twenty-eight days. Dentate model mean values differed insignificantly across four intervals. Repeated measures ANOVA for combined and separated data showed no significant differences across edentulous, dentate, and total models over times. CONCLUSION The study revealed changes in the dimensions of 3D-printed edentulous models over a span of 3 and 4 weeks. Caution should be applied when using 3D-printed dental master models for constructing definitive prostheses on edentulous models over a period of 3 to 4 weeks.
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- Mohammad Zarbah
- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Intern, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Intern, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Wen A, Xiao N, Zhu Y, Gao Z, Qin Q, Shan S, Li W, Sun Y, Wang Y, Zhao Y. Spatial Trueness Evaluation of 3D-Printed Dental Model Made of Photopolymer Resin: Use of Special Structurized Dental Model. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1083. [PMID: 38675003 PMCID: PMC11053721 DOI: 10.3390/polym16081083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Various 3D printers are available for dental practice; however, a comprehensive accuracy evaluation method to effectively guide practitioners is lacking. This in vitro study aimed to propose an optimized method to evaluate the spatial trueness of a 3D-printed dental model made of photopolymer resin based on a special structurized dental model, and provide the preliminary evaluation results of six 3D printers. (2) Methods: A structurized dental model comprising several geometrical configurations was designed based on dental crown and arch measurement data reported in previous studies. Ninety-six feature sizes can be directly measured on this original model with minimized manual measurement errors. Six types of photo-curing 3D printers, including Objet30 Pro using the Polyjet technique, Projet 3510 HD Plus using the Multijet technique, Perfactory DDP and DLP 800d using the DLP technique, Form2 and Form3 using the SLA technique, and each printer's respective 3D-printable dental model materials, were used to fabricate one set of physical models each. Regarding the feature sizes of the simulated dental crowns and dental arches, linear measurements were recorded. The scanned digital models were compared with the design data, and 3D form errors (including overall 3D deviation; flatness, parallelism, and perpendicularity errors) were measured. (3) Results: The lowest overall 3D deviation, flatness, parallelism, and perpendicularity errors were noted for the models printed using the Objet30 Pro (overall value: 45 μm), Form3 (0.061 ± 0.019 mm), Objet30 Pro (0.138 ± 0.068°), and Projet 3510 HD Plus (0.095 ± 0.070°), respectively. In color difference maps, different deformation patterns were observed in the printed models. The feature size proved most accurate for the Objet30 Pro fabricated models (occlusal plane error: 0.02 ± 0.36%, occlusogingival direction error: -0.06 ± 0.09%). (4) Conclusions: The authors investigated a novel evaluation approach for the spatial trueness of a 3D-printed dental model made of photopolymer resin based on a structurized dental model. This method can objectively and comprehensively evaluate the spatial trueness of 3D-printed dental models and has a good repeatability and generalizability.
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- Aonan Wen
- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
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- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
- Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; (Z.G.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; (Z.G.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; (Z.G.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
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- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; (Z.G.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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- Center of Digital Dentistry/Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China; (A.W.); (N.X.); (Y.Z.); (Q.Q.); (Y.S.)
- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; (Z.G.); (S.S.); (W.L.)
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Palaszkó D, Németh A, Török G, Vecsei B, Vánkos B, Dinya E, Borbély J, Marada G, Hermann P, Kispélyi B. Trueness of five different 3D printing systems including budget- and professional-grade printers: An In vitro study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26874. [PMID: 38468926 PMCID: PMC10925989 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Problem Several types of 3D printers with different techniques and prices are available on the market. However, results in the literature are inconsistent, and there is no comprehensive agreement on the accuracy of 3D printers of different price categories for dental applications. Aim This study aimed to investigate the accuracy of five different 3D printing systems, including a comparison of budget- and higher-end 3D printing systems, according to a standardized production and evaluation protocol. Material and methods A maxillary reference model with prepared teeth was created using 16 half-ball markers with a diameter of 1 mm to facilitate measurements. A reference file was fabricated using five different 3D printers. The printed models were scanned and superimposed onto the original standard tesselation language (.stl) file, and digital measurements were performed to assess the 3-dimensional and linear deviations between the reference and test models. Results After examining the entire surface of the models, we found that 3D printers using Fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology -120.2 (20.3) μm create models with high trueness but high distortion. Distortions along the z-axis were found to be the highest with the stereolithography (SLA)-type 3D printer at -153.7 (38.7) μm. For the 4-unit FPD, we found 201.9 (41.8) μm deviation with the digital light processing (DLP) printer. The largest deviation (-265.1 (55.4) μm) between the second molars was observed for the DLP printer. Between the incisor and the second molar, the best results were produced by the FFF printer with -30.5 (76.7) μm. Conclusion Budget-friendly 3D printers are comparable to professional-grade printers in terms of precision. In general, the cost of a printing system is not a reliable indicator of its level of accuracy.
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- Dénes Palaszkó
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Digital Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Kirby S, Pesun I, Nowakowski A, França R. Effect of Different Post-Curing Methods on the Degree of Conversion of 3D-Printed Resin for Models in Dentistry. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:549. [PMID: 38399926 PMCID: PMC10892052 DOI: 10.3390/polym16040549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The aim was to investigate the effects of different post-curing units on the chemical properties (degree of conversion) of 3D-printed resins for producing models in dentistry. The goal is to determine whether less-expensive post-curing units can be a viable alternative to the manufacturer's recommended units. Forty-five samples were fabricated with an LCD printer (Phrozen Sonic Mini, Phrozen 3D, Hsinchu City, Taiwan) using MSLA Dental Modeling Resin (Apply Lab Work, Torrance, CA, USA). These samples were divided randomly into four different groups for post-curing using four distinct curing units: Phrozen Cure V2 (Phrozen 3D, Hsinchu City, Taiwan), a commercial acrylic nail UV LED curing unit (SUNUV, Shenzhen, China), a homemade curing unit created from a readily available UV LED light produced (Shenzhen, China), and the Triad® 2000™ tungsten halogen light source (Dentsply Sirona, York, PA, USA). The degree of conversion was measured with FTIR spectroscopy using a Nicolet 6700 FTIR Spectrometer (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA). Phrozen Cure V2 had the highest overall mean degree of conversion (69.6% with a 45 min curing time). The Triad® 2000 VLC Curing Unit had the lowest mean degree of conversion value at the 15 min interval (66.2%) and the lowest mean degree of conversion at the 45 min interval with the homemade curing unit (68.2%). The type of light-curing unit did not yield statistically significant differences in the degree of conversion values. There was a statistically significant difference in the degree of conversion values between the 15 min and 45 min curing intervals. When comparing individual light-curing units, there was a statistically significant difference in the degree of conversion for the post-curing units between the 15 min and 45 min curing time (p = 0.029).
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- Scott Kirby
- Graduate Prosthodontics Program, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canada (I.P.)
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- Graduate Prosthodontics Program, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canada (I.P.)
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canada;
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- Dental Biomaterials Research Laboratory, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canada
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Yan S, Zhou JL, Zhang RJ, Tan FB. Evaluation of the influence of different build angles on the surface characteristics, accuracy, and dimensional stability of the complete denture base printed by digital light processing. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24095. [PMID: 38226211 PMCID: PMC10788800 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of the build angle on the surface characteristics, accuracy, and dimensional stability of digital light processing (DLP) printed resin bases. Material and methods Rectangular and complete denture base samples were fabricated at 0, 45, and 90-degree angles (n = 5 for rectangular samples; n = 10 for maxillary and mandibular denture base samples) using a DLP printer. Surface morphology and roughness were assessed using a profilometer, followed by measuring hydrophilicity with a contact angle meter. Accuracy (trueness and precision) and dimensional stability were evaluated at intervals of 1, 3, 7, 14, 28, and 42 days after base printing using best-fit-alignment and deviation analysis in 3D software. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA for surface characteristics (α = 0.05), multi-way ANOVA for accuracy and dimensional stability data, and Tukey's test for post-hoc comparisons. Results The 0-degree group exhibited significantly lower mean roughness (1.27 ± 0.19 μm) and contact angle (80.50 ± 3.71°) (P < 0.001) compared to the 90-degree and 45-degree groups. The 0-degree build angle led to superior trueness (maxilla: 77.80 ± 9.35 μm, mandible: 61.67 ± 10.32 μm) and precision (maxilla: 27.51 ± 7.43 μm, mandible: 53.50 ± 15.16 μm) compared to other groups (P < 0.001). Maxillary base precision was superior to mandibular base precision (P < 0.001). The maxillary base exhibited less dimensional deviation than the mandibular base. The 90-degree group showed the highest deviation compared to the other two groups, and all groups' deviations increased over time (P < 0.001). Conclusions The build angle significantly influences the surface characteristics, accuracy, and dimensional stability of DLP-printed denture bases. A 0-degree build angle provides the most favorable performance. The maxillary base displayed superior precision and dimensional stability than the mandibular base.
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- Shan Yan
- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400015, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, 401147, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, 401147, China
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Khaw S, Liu X, Cameron A, Aarts J, Choi JJE. Factors influencing the dimensional accuracy of additively manufactured dental models: A systematic review of in vitro studies. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 146:106057. [PMID: 37542769 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to systematically review the literature and evaluate the effect of post-printing factors such as aging, heat, appliance fabrication and storage on the dimensional accuracy of full-arch dental models manufactured by additive manufacturing (AM) technology for the intended use of working model purposes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three online databases, Medline (Ovid), Scopus and Web of Science were screened and last searched in March 2023. In-vitro studies and publications involving any distortions and shrinkage to the additively manufactured (AMed) model after printing and post-processing were included. However, literature reviews, abstracts, publications in a language different from English, or publications not testing a dental model with an arch or dentition were excluded. The references cited in the studies included were also checked via Google Scholar to identify relevant published studies potentially missed. RESULTS The systematic search identified and screened 769 different studies after the removal of duplicates. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 30 relevant titles and abstracts were found, yielding six final selections after full-text screening. Four out of the six studies evaluated the effect of both storage and aging on the dimensional accuracy of AMed dental models. The other two studies assessed the dimensional accuracy after the fabrication of thermoformed and vacuum-formed appliances on the AMed dental model. CONCLUSIONS AMed models can be utilised as working models on the condition that specific printing parameters are followed and additional model design features are employed. No definitive conclusions can be drawn on standardised methods to assess the dimensional accuracy of AMed dental models after storage, aging and appliance fabrication. In addition, there is no consensus on specific storage periods for an AMed model. Majority of study designs removed the palatal region to create a horseshoe shaped model, making the results less applicable to a working model scenario requiring the palate for retention purposes. The parameters investigated on AMed models include storage, aging, and appliance fabrication through thermoforming and vacuum-forming. Printing densities of solid models and wall thickness of hollow models were shown to influence the accuracy of AMed models. Dimensional accuracy of AMed models have been shown to be affected during appliance fabrication through thermoforming and vacuum-forming in certain conditions. SIGNIFICANCE There is a clear need of standardisation when manufacturing AMed dental models for working model purposes. The current methods investigated in this study lack established protocols to accurately manufacture the AMed models, and effectively store and utilise an AMed dental model for fabrication of orthodontic and prosthodontic appliances.
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- Samantha Khaw
- Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland Disability & Rehabilitation Centre, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Chen Y, Li H, Zhai Z, Nakano T, Ishigaki S. Impact of internal design on the accuracy of 3-dimensionally printed casts fabricated by stereolithography and digital light processing technology. J Prosthet Dent 2023; 130:381.e1-381.e7. [PMID: 37482533 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Altering the internal design of 3-dimensionally (3D) printed dental casts may help to reduce material and time consumption. However, it remains unclear whether such changes would compromise the accuracy of the casts. Further research is also needed to determine the optimal internal design that would maximize printing accuracy. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the impact of internal design on the accuracy (trueness and precision) of 3D printed dental casts fabricated by stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) technology. MATERIAL AND METHODS A reference digital cast was obtained by scanning a maxillary typodont with an intraoral scanner to create 4 types of internal designs, including hollow interior with perforated base (HWB), hollow interior without base (HB), all solid (S), and internal support structure with perforated base (SWB). Digital casts with different internal designs were printed by two 3D printers with different technologies (SLA and DLP). The printed casts were scanned by a desktop scanner to obtain standard tessellation language (STL) format research digital casts. All reference and research digital casts were imported into a software program for comparison and analysis of accuracy. Differences between the reference and research digital casts were quantitatively indicated by the root mean square (RMS) value. The Kruskal-Wallis 1-way ANOVA was used to test significant differences between the different internal design types and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to test significant differences between the two 3D printers (α=.05). RESULTS The Kruskal-Wallis 1-way ANOVA revealed significant differences in the trueness and precision of different internal design types (all P<.001) for casts printed by both 3D printers. The trueness and precision were significantly worse for the HB design than for the other design types for casts printed by both 3D printers (all P<.05). Regardless of the design type, the trueness was significantly better for casts printed by the SLA-based printer than for casts printed by the DLP-based printer (all P<.05). The precision was significantly worse for casts printed by the SLA-based printer than for casts printed by the DLP-based printer (all P<.05). CONCLUSIONS The internal design may affect the accuracy of 3D printing. The base is necessary to ensure the accuracy of 3D printed dental casts, whereas the internal support structure did not affect the accuracy of 3D printed dental casts. An all-solid design led to higher precision, but not higher trueness. Dental casts printed with SLA technology have higher trueness and lower precision than those printed with DLP technology.
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- Yuming Chen
- PhD student, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
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- PhD student, Department of Biomaterials Science, Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
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- Clinical fellow, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan
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Ma T, Peng T, Lin Y, Zhang M, Ren G. Effect of internal structures on the accuracy of 3D printed full-arch dentition preparation models in different printing systems. J Adv Prosthodont 2023; 15:145-154. [PMID: 37441717 PMCID: PMC10333097 DOI: 10.4047/jap.2023.15.3.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to investigate how internal structures influence the overall and marginal accuracy of full arch preparations fabricated through additive manufacturing in different printing systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS A full-arch preparation digital model was set up with three internal designs, including solid, hollow, and grid. These were printed using three different resin printers with nine models in each group. After scanning, each data was imported into the 3D data processing software together with the master cast, aligned and trimmed, and then put into the 3D data analysis software again to compare the overall and marginal deviation whose results are expressed using root mean square values and color maps. To evaluate the trueness of the resin model, the test data and reference data were compared, and the precision was evaluated by comparing the test data sets. Color maps were observed for qualitative analysis. Data were statistically analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and Bonferroni method was used for post hoc comparison (α = .05). RESULTS The influence of different internal structures on the accuracy of 3D printed resin models varied significantly (P < .05). Solid and grid models showed better accuracy, while the hollow model exhibited poor accuracy. The color maps show that the resin models have a tendency to shrink inwards. CONCLUSION The internal structure design influences the accuracy of the 3D printing model, and the effect varies in different printing systems. Irrespective of the kind of printing system, the printing accuracy of hollow model was observed to be worse than those of solid and grid models.
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- Teng Ma
- Yantai Stomatological Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
- School of Stomatology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Stomatology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Stomatology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Yantai Stomatological Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
- School of Stomatology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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Celik HK, Koc S, Kustarci A, Caglayan N, Rennie AE. The state of additive manufacturing in dental research - A systematic scoping review of 2012-2022. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17462. [PMID: 37484349 PMCID: PMC10361388 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Background/purpose Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has the potential to transform the industry. While there have been advancements in using AM for dental restorations, there is still a need for further research to develop functional biomedical and dental materials. It's crucial to understand the current status of AM technology and research trends to advance dental research in this field. The aim of this study is to reveal the current status of international scientific publications in the field of dental research related to AM technologies. Materials and methods In this study, a systematic scoping review was conducted using appropriate keywords within the scope of international scientific publishing databases (PubMed and Web of Science). The review included related clinical and laboratory research, including both human and animal studies, case reports, review articles, and questionnaire studies. A total of 187 research studies were evaluated for quantitative synthesis in this review. Results The findings highlighted a rising trend in research numbers over the years (From 2012 to 2022). The most publications were produced in 2020 and 2021, with annual percentage increases of 25.7% and 26.2%, respectively. The majority of AM-related publications in dentistry research originate from Korea. The pioneer dental sub-fields with the ost publications in its category are prosthodontics and implantology, respectively. Conclusion The final review result clearly stated an expectation for the future that the research in dentistry would concentrate on AM technologies in order to increase the new product and process development in dental materials, tools, implants and new generation modelling strategy related to AM. The results of this work can be used as indicators of trends related to AM research in dentistry and/or as prospects for future publication expectations in this field.
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- H. Kursat Celik
- Dept. of Agr. Machinery and Technology Engineering, Akdeniz University, Antalya, 07070, Turkey
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- Dept. of Endodontics, Fac. of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Dept. of Endodontics, Fac. of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Dept. of Mechatronics, Fac. of Engineering, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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de Freitas BN, Mendonça LM, Cruvinel PB, de Lacerda TJ, Leite FGJ, Oliveira-Santos C, Tirapelli C. Comparison of intraoral scanning and CBCT to generate digital and 3D-printed casts by fused deposition modeling and digital light processing. J Dent 2023; 128:104387. [PMID: 36496106 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES to evaluate trueness and precision of digital casts from intraoral scanning (IOS) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT); trueness and precision of 3D-printed casts using digital light processing (DLP) and fused deposition modeling (FDM); the influence of digitizing method in the 3D-printed casts and, to compare STL data after DICOM segmentation and conversion. METHODS a reference cast was digitized with IOS and CBCT, and 3D-printed using FDM and DLP. Linear measurements of occlusocervical (OC), interarch (IEA), and mesiodistal (MD) dimensions were taken on reference, digital and 3D-printed casts. Trueness was observed as the distortion, and precision was observed as the variation of measurements. One and Two-way ANOVA, Student t-test, and Chi-Square were applied to analyze data. RESULTS distortion varied between digital casts for all dimensions; at OC, both showed expanded dimensions with IOS being significantly greater; in turn, CBCT digital casts showed higher distortion at IEA and MD. Dimensions of 3D-printed casts showed a predominance of shrinkage, DLP presented higher distortion compared to FDM for both digitizing methods. Digitizing methods influenced the 3D-printing of casts, especially for DLP. Regarding precision, no statistical difference was found. STL converted from DICOM showed statistical difference in IEA (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS digital casts showed distortion depending on the digitizing method. IOS was better in IEA and MD, and CBCT in OC dimensions. Overall, DLP casts presented higher distortion compared to FDM. The digitizing method influences trueness on 3D-printed casts. File conversion from DICOM to STL per se could change the dimension. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This investigation showed that digital casts from IOS and CBCT as well 3D-printed casts from FDM and DLP can show different trueness. It is clinically relevant as clinicians have various workflows available in Digital Dentistry which involve these digitizing and manufacturing methods.
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- Bruna Neves de Freitas
- University of São Paulo, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14040-904
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- University of São Paulo, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14040-904
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- University of São Paulo, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14040-904
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- DVI Dentomaxillofacial Radiology Center, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14010-180
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- University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Department of Diagnosis & Oral Health, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A, 40202
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- University of São Paulo, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14040-904.
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Jin G, Shin SH, Shim JS, Lee KW, Kim JE. Accuracy of 3D printed models and implant-analog positions according to the implant-analog-holder offset, inner structure, and printing layer thickness: an in-vitro study. J Dent 2022; 125:104268. [PMID: 35995083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine how the implant-analog-holder (IAH) offset, inner structure, and printing layer thickness influence the overall accuracy and local implant-analog positional changes of 3D printed dental models. METHODS Specimens in 12 experimental groups (8 specimens per group) with different IAH offsets, inner structures, and printing layer thicknesses were printed in three dimensions using an LCD printer (Phrozen Shuffle) and digitized by a laboratory scanner (Identica T500). The trueness and precision of the printed model as well as the angular distortion, depth deviation, and linear distortion of the implant analog were evaluated using three-way ANOVA. RESULTS The positional accuracy was significantly higher for IAH offsets of 0.04 mm and 0.06 mm than for one of 0.08 mm, for a hollow than a solid inner structure, and for a printing layer thickness of 100 µm than for one of 50 µm (all P<.001). CONCLUSIONS The accuracies of the 3D printed models and the implant-analog positions were significantly affected by the IAH offset, inner structure, and printing layer thickness. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Given the observation of this study, premeditating the IAH offset of 0.06 mm, hollow inner structure, and printing layer thickness of 100 µm before printing can help clinicians reach the optimum overall printing accuracy and minimum the local positional changes of the implant-analogs.
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- Gan Jin
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, SeodaemunGu 03722, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Oral Science Research Center, BK21 FOUR Project, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu 03722, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, SeodaemunGu 03722, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, SeodaemunGu 03722, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Prosthodontics, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, 53 Jinhwangdo-ro 61-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 05368, South Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, SeodaemunGu 03722, Seoul, South Korea.
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Evaluating the Three-Dimensional Printing Accuracy of Partial-Arch Models According to Outer Wall Thickness: An In Vitro Study. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14226734. [PMID: 34832136 PMCID: PMC8625861 DOI: 10.3390/ma14226734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The printing accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) dental models using photopolymer resin affects dental diagnostic procedures and prostheses. The accuracy of research into the outer wall thickness and printing direction data for partial-arch model printing has been insufficient. This study analyzed the effects of wall thickness and printing direction accuracy. Anterior and posterior partial-arch models were designed with different outer wall thicknesses. After 3D printing, a trueness analysis was performed. Those with full-arch models were the control group. The full-arch model had an error value of 73.60 ± 2.61 µm (mean ± standard deviation). The error values for the partial-arch models with 1-, 2-, and 3-mm thick outer walls were 54.80 ± 5.34, 47.58 ± 7.59, and 42.25 ± 9.19 μm, respectively, and that for the fully filled model was 38.20 ± 4.63 μm. The printing accuracies differed significantly between 0 degrees and 60 degrees, at 49.54 ± 8.16 and 40.66 ± 6.80 μm, respectively (F = 153.121, p < 0.001). In conclusion, the trueness of the partial-arch model was better than that of the full-arch model, and models with thick outer walls at 60 degrees were highly accurate.
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Shin SH, Doh RM, Lim JH, Kwon JS, Shim JS, Kim JE. Evaluation of Dimensional Changes According to Aging Period and Postcuring Time of 3D-Printed Denture Base Prostheses: An In Vitro Study. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14206185. [PMID: 34683773 PMCID: PMC8539717 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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During the three-dimensional (3D) printing process of a dental prosthesis, using photopolymer resin, partially polymerized resin is further cured through the postcuring process that proceeds after the printing, which improves the stability of the printed product. The mechanical properties of the end product are known to be poor if the postcuring time is insufficient. Therefore, this study evaluated the effect of the postcuring time of the 3D-printed denture base on its dimensional stability, according to the aging period. The 3D prints were processed after designing maxillary and mandibular denture bases, and after the following postcuring times were applied: no postcuring, and 5, 15, 30, and 60 min. The dimensional stability change of the denture base was evaluated and analyzed for 28 days after the postcuring process. The trueness analysis indicated that the mandibular denture base had lower output accuracy than the maxillary denture base, and the dimensional stability change increased as postcuring progressed. In the no postcuring group for the mandible, the error value was 201.1 ± 5.5 µm (mean ± standard deviation) after 28 days, whereas it was 125.7 ± 13.0 µm in the 60 min postcuring group. For both the maxilla and the mandible, shorter postcuring times induced larger dimensional stability changes during the aging process. These findings indicate that in order to manufacture a denture base with dimensional stability, a sufficient postcuring process is required during the processing stage.
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- Seung-Ho Shin
- BK21 FOUR Project, Oral Research Science Center, Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seoul 03722, Korea; (S.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Department of Advanced General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea;
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- BK21 FOUR Project, Oral Research Science Center, Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seoul 03722, Korea; (S.-H.S.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seoul 03722, Korea;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seoul 03722, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-2228-3166
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Kenning KB, Risinger DC, English JD, Cozad BE, Harris LM, Ontiveros JC, Kasper FK. Evaluation of the dimensional accuracy of thermoformed appliances taken from 3D printed models with varied shell thicknesses: An in vitro study. Int Orthod 2021; 19:137-146. [PMID: 33551327 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Clinicians make numerous decisions when 3D printing models for fabrication of thermoformed appliances, including printing solid or hollow models. While hollow models can reduce resin use, models intended for thermoformed appliance fabrication must be printed with sufficient thickness to withstand thermoforming. The aim of the study was to determine for hollow 3D printed orthodontic models if there is an effect of shell thickness on the dimensional accuracy of retainers thermoformed upon them as compared with solid models and, if so, to identify the minimum shell thickness that ensures dimensional accuracy of the thermoformed retainer under the conditions investigated. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thermoformed appliances were fabricated on 3D printed models of six shell thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, and solid (n=10/group). The models were scanned before and after thermoforming. Thermoformed appliances were captured by two methods: scanning a polyvinylsiloxane casting of the appliance and scanning the appliance interior surface (intaglio surface). Each model-appliance pair was compared using superimposition software. A generalized linear model and post-hoc Tukey contrasts (α=0.05) were applied to compare each thickness. RESULTS Model thickness has a statistically significant effect on dimensional accuracy of thermoformed appliances. Appliances fabricated on 1.0mm and 1.5mm models displayed poor accuracy, with a statistically significantly lower percentage of data points within tolerance (±0.250mm) than appliances fabricated on models printed at 2.0mm thickness and greater. CONCLUSIONS 3D printed model thickness affects the dimensional accuracy of a thermoformed retainer. To ensure minimal deformation and promote clinical utility of the thermoformed appliance, models should be printed with a minimum shell thickness of 2.0mm for the materials investigated.
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- Keri B Kenning
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5130, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5130, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5130, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5130, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5130, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5350, Houston, Texas 77054, USA
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, 7500 Cambridge Street, Suite 5130, Houston, Texas 77054, USA.
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