European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Accuracy of 6 Desktop 3D Printers in Dentistry: A Comparative In Vitro Study

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Purpose: To compare the accuracy of 6 desktop 3D printers in dentistry. Methods: A parallelepiped (PP) with known geometry and holes of different diameters was designed and printed with 6 desktop 3D printers (Sheraprint 40®; Solflex 350®; Form 2®; MoonRay D75®; Vida HD®; XFAB 2000®). For each printer, 9 PPs were printed with proprietary materials; these PPs were not cured and underwent dimensional analysis by optical microscopy and precision probing. A file representative of a dentate model (DM) was also printed with the aforementioned printers. For each printer, 3 DMs were printed with the proprietary materials. These DMs were cured and after 1 month, scanned with a desktop scanner and superimposed on the virtual reference model, to investigate trueness. Results: Dimensional analysis by optical microscopy and precision probing highlighted the reliability of the 3D printed models; errors were compatible with clinical
use. However, both linear and diameter measurements revealed statistically significant differences between the machines. The trueness of the DMs 1 month after printing was low, suggesting that they underwent dimensional contraction over time, albeit with differences between the printers. Conclusions: The 3D printed models showed acceptable accuracy, although statistically significant differences were found among them.

Keywords
Accuracy
3D Printing
Trueness
Digital Dentistry
Dental Models

Authors

Francesco G. Mangano, Oleg Admakin, Matteo Bonacina, Francesco Biaggini, Davide Farronato, Henriette Lerner

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