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ArticleDentistry journal2023

Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Occlusal Splint Materials.

Vladimir Prpic, Filipa Spehar, Dominik Stajdohar, Roko Bjelica, Samir Cimic, Matej Par

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Article in Dentistry journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. Effects of Polishing, Resin Coating, and Glaze Coating on the Surface Properties of a 3D-Printed Splint Resin.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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  6. A Review of Current Systems, Materials, and Protocols for 3D-Printed Splints, Crowns, and Dentures.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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  15. Biaxial Flexural Strength of Printed Splint Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Vladimir PrpicDepartment of Fixed Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-6058-1503
Filipa SpeharSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0009-0008-6629-3244
Dominik StajdoharSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Roko BjelicaDepartment of Oral Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-7092-8045
Samir CimicDepartment of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-5029-310X
Matej ParDepartment of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-2846-1840

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Data regarding the mechanical properties of three-dimensionally (3D) printed materials for occlusal splint manufacturing are scarce. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the flexural strength and surface hardness of modern 3D-printed occlusal splint materials and compare them with two control groups, namely, milled and conventional cold-polymerized occlusal splint materials. A total of 140 rectangular specimens were manufactured for the present study. The specimens were prepared in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization standards (ISO 20795-1:2013). Five 3D-printed (NextDent Ortho Rigid, Dental LT Clear, Dentona Flexisplint, Cosmos Bite Splint, and ProArt Print Splint), one milled (ProArt CAD Splint), and one cold-polymerized (ProBase Cold) occlusal splint materials were used to determine flexural strength and surface hardness values. The three-point flexure test was used for the determination of flexural strength values, while Vickers hardness was measured to determine surface hardness. Ten specimens (

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3D-printedflexural strengthmilledocclusal splintsurface hardness

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PMCPMC10453325

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