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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2025

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.

Citra Dewi Sahrir, Wei-Shao Lin, Ching-Shuen Wang, Hwai-En Lin, Chin-Wei Wang, Wei-Chun Lin

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  3. 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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Citra Dewi SahrirSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wei-Shao LinDepartment of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Ching-Shuen WangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Hwai-En LinDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chin-Wei WangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wei-Chun LinSchool of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/purpose: The 3D printer and post-curing unit are important factors in producing the best 3D printed crowns. To explore the effects of different combinations of 3D-printers and manufacturer-specified post-curing units on the dimensional accuracy, compressive strength, and degree of conversion (DC%) of 3D-printable resin for fixed dental prostheses. Materials and methods: Specimens were designed in 2 sizes and additively-manufactured using 2 digital light processing (DLP) 3D-printers (NextDent 5100, ND and PrintinDLP+, PN). The 3D-printed samples were polymerized using 2 different post curing units (LC-3D Print box, N and PrintInCure+, P). Dimensional accuracy was evaluated under an optical microscope, while compressive strength was determined using a universal testing machine. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to analyze the resin molecular bond characteristics and DC%. Statistical analysis, including ANOVA and Tukey's HSD post-hoc tests ( Results: Significant dimensional variations were observed for both square and rectangular samples ( Conclusion: Post-curing units had a greater impact on dimensional accuracy, strength, and polymerization than the choice of 3D-printer. Optimal resin properties require careful optimization of post-curing parameters and equipment.

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3D-printerAccuracyCompressive strengthPost-curingResin polymerization

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PMID40654491
PMCPMC12254842

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