ArticleJournal of dental sciences2024
Post-polymerization of three-dimensional printing resin using a dental light curing unit.
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- Efficiency and limitations of polywave light-curing units in restorative dentistry: a systematic review.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Pooled it
- The flexural strength of 3D-printed provisional restorations fabricated with different resins: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2024Pooled it
- Mechanical and surface properties of resin-based materials for permanent use fabricated by subtractive, additive, and hybrid manufacturing techniques.Odontology · 2026Article
- How stable are SLA-printed orthodontic models: a 6-month in vitro evaluation.The Angle orthodontist · 2026Article
- 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.] · 2026Review
- Effect of Print Orientation and Post-Curing Duration on the Flexural Strength, Flexural Modulus and Vickers Microhardness of a 3D-Printed Occlusal Splint Resin.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effects of 3D-printers and manufacturer-specified post-curing units on the dimensional accuracy, compressive strength, and degree of conversion of resin for fixed dental prostheses.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
- Evaluating the effect of surface treatments and adhesive systems on shear bond strength and microleakage in 3D permanent resin denture bases.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Review
- Manufacturing Process, Tensile-Compressive, and Impact Properties of Tungsten (W)-Particle-Reinforced SLA Methacrylate.Polymers · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background/Purpose: In vat photopolymerization, post-polymerization of the three-dimensional (3D) printing resin is necessary to ensure the optimum physical properties of the printed objects. This study aimed to evaluate the potential use of a handheld polywave light-emitting diode (LED) dental light-curing unit (LCU) for post-polymerizing 3D printed resins by measuring the microhardness and biaxial flexural strength of the post-polymerized resin. Material and methods: 3D printed 1- and 2-mm-thick disks were irradiated with a dental LCU at 3200 mW/cm Results: Microhardness of the disks varied between the top and bottom surfaces of the 1-mm and 2-mm-thick disks, depending on the post-polymerization methods. T8 and T4B4 produced comparable microhardness on the top surface to PC for both thicknesses. In contrast, PC, T2B2, and T4B4 exhibited the highest microhardness on the bottom surface. Except for NC, the 1-mm-thick disks had a higher biaxial flexural strength than the 2-mm-thick disks. T4B4 resulted in the highest biaxial flexural strength for both thicknesses, which was comparable to that of the desktop polymerizing unit. Conclusion: The microhardness and biaxial flexural strengths of the post-polymerized 3D-printed disks increase with polymerization time. With sufficient polymerization from both sides, the polywave LCU has the potential to be a viable alternative to desktop polymerization units.
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