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Auškalnis L, Akulauskas M, Osnes C, Revilla-León M, Kernen-Gintautė A, Rutkūnas V. Trueness of maxillomandibular relationship in 3D-printed and conventional casts. J Dent 2024:105044. [PMID: 38710316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105044] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the trueness of maxillomandibular relationship between articulated 3D-printed and conventional diagnostic casts in maximum intercuspation (MIP). METHODS Reference casts were articulated in MIP, and scanned using a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM, n = 1). Digital scans were made from the reference casts by using an intraoral scanner (IOS, n = 10) (Trios 4; 3Shape A/S). IOS scans were processed to create 3D-printed casts by using MAX UV385 (Asiga) and NextDent 5100 (3DSystems) 3D-printers. The conventional workflow implemented vinylpolysiloxane (VPS) impressions and Type IV stone. Stone and 3D-printed casts were articulated and digitized with a laboratory scanner (E4; 3Shape A/S). The 3D-printed casts were scanned on two occasions: with and without positioning pins. Inter-arch distances and 3D-contact area were measured and compared. Statistical tests used were Shapiro-Wilk, Levene's, Welch's t-test, and 2-way ANOVA (α=0.05). RESULTS IOS group showed similar or better maxillomandibular relationship trueness than stone casts and 3D-printed casts (p < 0.05). 3D-contact area analysis showed similar deviations between 3D-printed and stone casts (p > 0.05). The choice of 3D-printer and presence of positioning pins on the casts significantly influenced maxillomandibular relationship trueness (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Articulated 3D-printed and stone casts exhibited similar maxillomandibular relationship trueness. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Although 3D-printing methods can introduce a considerable amount of deviations, the maxillomandibular relationship trueness of articulated 3D-printed and stone casts in MIP can be considered similar.
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- Liudas Auškalnis
- PhD student, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- PhD student, Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Research Assistant, School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- DDS, MSD, PhD, Affiliate Assistant Professor, Graduate Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash and Faculty and Director, Research and Digital Dentistry, Kois Center, Seattle, Wash; Adjunct Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, Mass, USA
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- Dr. med. dent., University Hospital Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Germany
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- Professor, PhD, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Bennett GW, DiGiovanni T. Effect of wall thickness of 3D-printed models on resisting deformation from thermal forming in-office aligners. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e827. [PMID: 38345490 PMCID: PMC10838139 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Fabricating clear aligners by thermoforming three-dimensional printed dental models requires a high degree of accuracy. It is unknown whether model thickness affects the accuracy when used to thermoform aligners. PURPOSE This research utilizes three-dimensional printed models made with differing wall thicknesses to determine its effect on their ability to withstand deformation during aligner fabrication. METHODS A total of 50 models of different wall thickness (10 each of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm, and solid) were printed using model resin (Model V2, Formlabs) on a low-force stereolithography printer (Form 3B, Formlabs). Aligners were then fabricated using a thermal pressure forming machine (Biostar V, Great Lakes Dental Technologies) utilizing 25 s cycles to adapt 0.030″ acrylic sheets (Invisacryl, Great Lakes Dental Technologies), then removed from the models and sprayed with a contrast powder (Optispray, Dentsply Sirona) to aid in scanning with an intraoral scanner (CEREC Primescan, Dentsply Sirona). Each aligner's data was then compared to the original file used for printing with 3D comparison software (Geomagic Control X, 3D Systems). RESULTS The results show model thickness greater than or equal to 2.0 mm produced clinically acceptable results within the margin of error (0.3 mm). A total of 0.5 mm thickness failed to withstand thermal forming in 4 of the 10 trials. A total of 0.5 mm produced 27.56% of results in tolerance, 1.0 mm produced 75.66% of results in tolerance, 1.5 mm had 80.38% of results in tolerance, 86.82% of 2 mm models were in tolerance, and solid had 96.45% of results in tolerance. CONCLUSION Hollow models of thicknesses 2.0 mm and solid models produced clinically acceptable aligners while utilizing less resin per unit compared to solid models, thus being more cost effective, time efficient and eco-friendly. Therefore, a recommendation can be made to print hollow models with a shell thickness of greater than 2.0 mm for aligner fabrication.
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- Gregory W. Bennett
- Department of Adult Restorative DentistryUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center College of DentistryLincolnNebraskaUSA
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- Fourth‐Year Dental StudentUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center College of DentistryLincolnNebraskaUSA
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Narongdej P, Hassanpour M, Alterman N, Rawlins-Buchanan F, Barjasteh E. Advancements in Clear Aligner Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review of Direct-3D Printing Technologies. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:371. [PMID: 38337260 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030371] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Clear aligners have revolutionized orthodontic treatment by offering an esthetically driven treatment modality to patients of all ages. Over the past two decades, aligners have been used to treat malocclusions in millions of patients worldwide. The inception of aligner therapy goes back to the 1940s, yet the protocols to fabricate aligners have been continuously evolved. CAD/CAM driven protocol was the latest approach which drastically changed the scalability of aligner fabrication-i.e., aligner mass production manufacturing. 3D printing technology has been adopted in various sectors including dentistry mostly because of the ability to create complex geometric structures at high accuracy while reducing labor and material costs-for the most part. The integration of 3D printing in dentistry has been across, starting in orthodontics and oral surgery and expanding in periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral implantology. Continuous progress in material development has led to improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and overall quality of aligners. Consequently, aligners have become less invasive, more cost-effective, and deliver outcomes comparable to existing treatment options. The promise of 3D printed aligners lies in their ability to treat malocclusions effectively while providing esthetic benefits to patients by remaining virtually invisible throughout the treatment process. Herein, this review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of studies regarding direct-3D printing of clear aligners up to the present, outlining all essential properties required in 3D-printed clear aligners and the challenges that need to be addressed. Additionally, the review proposes implementation methods to further enhance the effectiveness of the treatment outcome.
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- Poom Narongdej
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
- Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA 91711, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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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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Rajasekaran A, Chaudhari PK. Integrated manufacturing of direct 3D-printed clear aligners. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2023. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2022.1089627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The inception of the laboratory work for a removable tooth moving appliance construction by sectioning the teeth from the malocclusion model to align them with wax and achieve minor dental correction has evolved into a state of digital planning and appliance manufacturing for a wide spectrum of malocclusion. The disruptive technology of directly printing clear aligners has drawn the clinician and researcher's interest in the orthodontic fraternity contemporarily. This workflow enables to the development of an in-house aligner system with complete control over desired aligner thickness, extent, and attachments; also technically resource-efficient with greater accuracy by excluding all the intermediate steps involved in the thermoforming method of manufacturing. This promising exploratory subject demands to be well-received with further research-based improvements. This article intends to summarize the digital orthodontic workflow and the literature evidence.
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Wang D, Turkkahraman H, Chen J, Li B, Liu Y. Quantification of orthodontic loads on teeth in the correction of canine overeruption using different archwire designs. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023; 163:e13-e21. [PMID: 36400642 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2022.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study quantifies the effects of material, size of the continuous archwires, and level of overeruption on the loads on teeth in the correction of overerupted canines. METHODS An orthodontic force test (OFT) was used to measure the 3-dimensional loads delivered by the archwires to the brackets attached to the maxillary right incisors, canine, and premolars. Dentoforms simulating canine overeruptions at the 0.5 mm and 1 mm levels were made from computerized tomography scans. Archwires with 2 types of material (stainless steel [SS] and nickel-titanium [NiTi]) and 2 sizes (0.014-in and 0.016-in) were tested, respectively, on the 0.022 × 0.028-in brackets through elastomeric ligatures. RESULTS The forces were dominantly intrusive on the canines and extrusive on the first premolars and lateral incisors. The magnitudes of the extrusive forces were about 74% and 52% that of intrusive force on the canines, which range from -0.48 ± 0.01 N to -5.70 ± 0.14 N depending on the wire material, size, and severity of overeruption (P <0.01). The canine intrusive forces created by SS wires were about 3 times higher than that of NiTi wires with the same sizes, 0.016-in archwires were about twice higher than that of 0.014-in with the same materials, and 1 mm overeruption level doubled with respect to 0.5 mm. Significant second-order moment as coupled with the intrusive or extrusive forces. CONCLUSIONS The intrusive and extrusive forces on teeth in the correction of canine overeruption can be quantified by the in vitro orthodontic force test, and the effects of the 3 factors significantly affect the loads on the teeth.
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- Dongcai Wang
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Special Purpose Equipment and Advanced Processing Technology, Ministry of Education and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Department of Orthodontics, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Special Purpose Equipment and Advanced Processing Technology, Ministry of Education and Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China.
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Auškalnis L, Akulauskas M, Jegelevičius D, Simonaitis T, Rutkūnas V. Error propagation from intraoral scanning to additive manufacturing of complete-arch dentate models: an in vitro study. J Dent 2022; 121:104136. [PMID: 35460866 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104136] [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: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES . To evaluate deviation propagation from data acquisition with an intraoral scanner to additive manufacturing of complete-arch dentate models. METHODS . A reference (Ref) mandibular dentate model having 5 precision spheres was scanned with a coordinate measurement machine equipped with a laser scanning head (ALTERA; Nikon) producing a Ni reference data set (n=1). Digital impressions were taken of the Ref model with intraoral scanner (IOS) (Trios4; 3Shape) with Insane (T4_Imo) and Classic (T4_Cmo) scanning modes (each n=10). T4_Imo scans were used as a second reference data set and to produce test models with two additive manufacturing (AM) devices (each n=10): MAX UV385 (Asiga) and NextDent 5100 (3DSystems). As for the control group, dual viscosity vinyl polysiloxane impressions were taken of the Ref model and poured with Type IV dental stone (n=10). All AM and stone models were scanned with a laboratory scanner (E4; 3Shape). Trueness and precision of linear (intermolar and intercanine width, arch length) and surface deviations were measured between reference (Ni, T4_Imo), test (T4_Cmo, AM), and control (stone) groups using best-fit alignments (Geomagic Control X; 3D Systems). The normality of data and differences between the groups were analyzed using Shapiro-Wilk, Levene's, Mann-Whitney U, Welch's t-test statistical analysis (p<0.05). RESULTS . The accuracy of the IOS impression was not significantly affected by the scanning mode (p>0.05). Stone models showed significantly better trueness than IOS impressions (p<0.05). AM models had higher trueness than IOS Imo digital impressions (p<0.05). The precision of AM models was comparable (linear, p>0.05) or lower (surface, p<0.05) than of IOS Imo digital impressions. Trueness was insignificantly different among the stone and AM models (p>0.05). Higher trueness was achieved by Max UV385 than with Nextdent 5100 (p<0.05). The majority of linear and all surface deviations of IOS impressions and AM models were below 200 μm. CONCLUSIONS . Within the limitations of this in vitro study, digital IOS impressions and AM models using the aforementioned equipment have acceptable accuracy for orthodontic and prosthodontic applications when complete-arch dentate records are used. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE . IOS and AM devices can have a significant influence on error propagation when applying digital workflow with complete-arch dentate models.
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- Liudas Auškalnis
- Dentist, private practice, DIGITORUM research center, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Biomedical engineer, Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.
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- Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, Department of Electronics Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania.
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- Professor, PhD, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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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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