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3D-printed material for temporary restorations: impact of print layer thickness and post-curing method on degree of conversion.
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The choice of the post-curing method has a high impact on the DC of the tested 3D print material followed by the specific print layer thickness. Overall, specimens post-cured by OF showed the highest DC and ΔDC values. Brands Technology Duration Wavelength Manufacturer LC-3DPrint Box (PB) Ultraviolet light (UV) 30 min Range 315 to 550 nm, peaks at approximately 360 and 435 nm NextDent (Soesterberg, Netherlands) Otoflash G171 (OF) Flashlight, nitrogen atmosphere Two processes of 2000 flashes Range 300 to 700 nm, peaks at approximately 480 and 530 nm NK Optik (Baierbrunn, Germany) Labolight DUO (LL) Light-emitting diode (LED) Two processes of 3 min Range 380 to 510 nm, peaks at approximately 395 and 475 nm GC Europe (Leuven, Belgium) PCU LED (PCU) Light-emitting diode (LED), vacuum 5 min Peaks at approximately 410 nm Dreve (Unna, Germany).