04 November 2023: Clinical Research
Comparative Evaluation of Dimensional and Occlusal Accuracy of Non-Working Antagonist Casts: A Study on Different Impression Materials and 3D Printing
Bandar M.A. Al-Makramani 1ABCEF* , Mohammed E. Sayed 1ABCEG , Fuad A. Al-Sanabani 1ABDEF , Khurshid Ahmed Mattoo 1ABCEF , Nasser M. Alqahtani 2ACDEG , Saeed M. Alqahtani 2ACDEG , Hossam F. Jokhadar 3ACDEG , Saad Saleh AlResayes 4ACDEF , Mohammad Alamri 5ADEFG , Mohammed H. AlWadei 5CDEFG , Khalid Motlaq 56CDEF , Faisal Hasan Alshehri 5CDEFG , Ahid Amer Alshahrani 7CDEF , Rami Eshaq 8BCDEFDOI: 10.12659/MSM.941654
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e941654
Table 1 Armamentarium, materials used and group distribution in the study.
| Material | Group | Manufacturer/specifications/features |
|---|---|---|
| Maxillary Typodont (Master Model) | (Control Gp) | |
| Hydrogum Alginate (Conventional) | Gp AL(C) | |
| Hydrocolor 5 (Extended Pour Alginate) | Gp AL(E) | |
| FreeAlgin (Alginate Alternative) | Gp AL(F) | |
| 3D Print Dental Model Resin (Yellow) | Gp 3D-C | |
| 3D Printer | ||
| Advance (#387314), Full Arch Bite Trays | ||
| A-Silicone bite registration (Air) | ||
| Benchtop 3D Scanner | ||
| Intraoral scanner | ||
| LCD 3D Printer (Photopolymer Resin) | ||
| Imaging powder | ||
| Semi-Adjustable Articulator | ||
| Type IV Die Stone | ||
| Mounting Stone | ||
| Vacuum Mixer | ||
| Vibrator | ||
| Zeta 7 solution/spray | ||
| Tooth Preparation Specifications | ||
| Gp – Group; AL(C) – conventional alginate; AL(E) – extended pour alginate; AL(F) – alginate free (Alginate alternative); 3D-C – three-dimensional printed cast. | ||