Effect of layer thickness, inner structure, and implant angulation on the accuracy of 3D printed models with implant analogs

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1 Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

2 Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of layer thickness, model inner structure, and implant
angulation on the accuracy of 3D printed models with repositional analogs. Materials and
methods: 126 models designed to receive all-on-4 implant retained fixed dental prosthesis
were 3D printed. Models were divided into 2 groups (n=63) according to posterior implant
angulation (Group 1; 30 ᵒ and group 2;45 ᵒ). The models were then divided into three subgroups
(n=21) according to the printing layer thickness (Group a; 50 µm, group b; 100 µm, and group c;
150 µm). Each subgroup was later subdivided into 3 divisions (n=7) according to the model
inner structure (Group I; solid, group II; hollow, and group III; honeycomb). Trueness was
analyzed using Geomagic controlX analysis software by comparing the model scans to the
reference model STL file. Results: Both inner structure and layer thickness had a significant
effect on the final accuracy. Implant angulation had no effect on the final
accuracy of the printed model. Regarding layer thickness, tukeys post-hoc test
revealed that both 100 µm (24.9± 2.4) and 150 µm (24.5 ± 1.1) layer thickness showed higher
accuracy than the 50 µm (27.9 ± 2.4). As for model form, tukeys post hoc test
revealed that the solid (24.9 ± 1.4) and honeycomb (25 ± 1.5) models were more accurate than
the hollow models (27.5±3.3). Conclusion: Implant angulation had no effect on the final
accuracy of the model. Both 50 µm print layer thickness and hollow model inner structure
showed the least accuracy.

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Egyptian Dental Journal
Volume 70, Issue 2 - Serial Number 4
Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials
April 2024
Pages 1567-1575

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