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ArticleDental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology2026

Optimization of 3D Printing Parameters for the Production of Mouthguards.

Victor Paes Dias Gonçalves, Thayna Pereira Rangel, Artur Camposo Pereira, Noan Tonini Simonasi, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes

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Article in Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. New Frontiers in Dental Traumatology: Innovation, Prevention, and Clinical Practice.Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Victor Paes Dias GonçalvesAdvanced Materials Laboratory-LAMAV, State University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro-UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6469-5735
Thayna Pereira RangelState University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro-UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0421-0163
Artur Camposo PereiraMetallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5882-9781
Noan Tonini SimonasiAdvanced Materials Laboratory-LAMAV, State University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro-UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-5001
Carlos Maurício Fontes VieiraAdvanced Materials Laboratory-LAMAV, State University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro-UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2012-1769
Felipe Perissé Duarte LopesAdvanced Materials Laboratory-LAMAV, State University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro-UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1867-6722

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to optimize additive manufacturing parameters with a specific focus on improving the mechanical performance of materials used for sports mouthguards. The objective was to evaluate impact resistance and fracture behavior as the primary criteria for optimization. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwo additive manufacturing techniques, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA), were evaluated using four materials: TPU, EVA, DIMA resin, and IBT resin. Specimens were produced under varying layer thicknesses, printing orientations, and raster/angle configurations. Mechanical performance was assessed through Izod impact testing, and fracture morphology was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

resultsPrinting parameters significantly influenced impact resistance across all materials. Under optimized SLA conditions (25 μm, vertical, 90°), DIMA exhibited an impact resistance of 25.6 ± 0.14 kJ/m

conclusionAdditive manufacturing demonstrated for producing mechanically efficient mouthguard materials when printing parameters are appropriately optimized. TPU and EVA printed via FDM showed impact resistance comparable to commercial EVA, while optimized SLA parameters enhanced resin performance despite inherent brittleness. These findings reinforce AM as a viable alternative for customizable, mechanically optimized mouthguard fabrication.

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Mouth ProtectorsPrinting, Three-DimensionalEquipment DesignHumansMaterials TestingMicroscopy, Electron, Scanning3D printingadditive manufacturingmouthguards

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PMID41641738
PMCPMC13569029

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