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ArticleClinical oral investigations2026

Comparative analysis of chemical properties and biocompatibility among high ceramic filler-based 3D printed resins, low filler-based 3D printed resins and CAD/CAM ceramics.

Zhihao Zhang, Jung-Hwa Lim, Yifan Ma, Di Chen, Gan Jin, Yeon-Woo Yim, So-Hee Lee, Jong-Eun Kim

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Zhihao Zhang *Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Hwa Lim *Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Yifan MaDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Di ChenDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Gan JinDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Yeon-Woo YimDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
So-Hee LeeDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Jong-Eun KimDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. gomyou@yuhs.ac.

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National Research Foundation of Korea No. RS-2024-00406281
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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to compare surface properties, degree of conversion (DC), short-term eluate levels, and biocompatibility between high-filler three-dimensional (3D) printed dental resins, low-filler 3D printed dental resins, and milled ceramic materials. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwo commercial high-filler 3D printed resins (containing zirconia and silica), one commercial low-filler 3D printed resin, one hybrid milled ceramic, and one zirconia milled ceramic were tested. The surface properties evaluated were degree of conversion (DC) (n = 10), contact angle and surface free energy (SFE) (n = 10), surface roughness using contact-type profiler (n = 10) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM, n = 1) and surface morphology using Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM, n = 1). Biocompatibility was assessed by measuring the viability (n = 10), proliferation (n = 3), and migration (n = 6) of human gingival fibroblasts after exposure to material eluates. Eluates were analyzed subjectively using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (n = 1). Data were analyzed statistically using one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s HSD test (α = 0.05).

resultsHigh-filler resins showed significantly higher DC than the low-filler resin (p < 0.05). Postcuring increased DC in the low-filler resin but not in high-filler resins. High-filler resins and the hybrid ceramic exhibited higher surface energy and lower contact angles than zirconia and the low-filler resin, while surface roughness was highest in the hybrid ceramic and lowest in the low-filler resin (p < 0.05). Eluates had no effect on viability or proliferation but significantly reduced fibroblast migration for the high-filler resins and hybrid ceramic (p < 0.05).

conclusionsHigh-filler 3D printed resins demonstrated higher DC and surface energy but released more residual monomers than the low-filler resin and ceramics. While eluates did not impair cell viability or proliferation, they reduced fibroblast migration, suggesting possible implications for soft-tissue healing. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: High-filler 3D printed resins exhibit acceptable biocompatibility with potential concerns regarding migration, making them potential alternatives to conventional milled ceramics in prosthodontics. However, the potential impact of released residual monomers on soft-tissue healing highlight the need for further optimization and long-term safety evaluations.

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Biocompatible MaterialsCeramicsComputer-Aided DesignDental MaterialsPrinting, Three-DimensionalCell ProliferationCell SurvivalFibroblastsHumansMaterials TestingMicroscopy, Atomic ForceMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningSurface PropertiesZirconiumBiocompatible MaterialsDental MaterialsZirconiumzirconium oxideBiocompatibilityCeramicsDental materialsLC-MS/MSThree-Dimensional printing

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