Which 3D printing parameters impact the mechanical and structural properties of occlusal devices? A systematic review of methods

IF 5.6 2区医学 Q1 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-20 DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.07.005

Bruna Castro Moreira DDS, MS, Bruna de Souza Guedes DDS, Cristine Miron Stefani DDS, MS, PhD, Rodrigo Antonio de Medeiros DDS, MS, PhD

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Abstract

Statement of problem

Variations in 3-dimensional (3D) printing parameters generate uncertainties regarding the mechanical properties and durability of occlusal devices.

Purpose

This methodological review aimed to identify and analyze the available scientific evidence regarding the influence of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of occlusal devices manufactured using 3D printing.

Material and methods

Searches were conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS databases, as well as in nonpeer-reviewed literature through a Google Scholar search, by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 checklist. In vitro studies that evaluated the mechanical and structural properties of 3D printed occlusal devices, considering printing variables such as material composition, printer type, layer thickness and orientation, washing and postpolymerization protocols, and influencing variables such as storage and aging conditions were included.

Results

The included studies consistently demonstrated that printing parameters influenced the mechanical and structural properties. Most studies indicated that thinner layers (25 to 50 μm) and printing angles of 45-degree orientation result in better mechanical properties and greater dimensional accuracy. Water immersion and thermocycling negatively influenced the mechanical properties. Light-polymerized resins showed significant mechanical improvements when associated with adequate postpolymerization treatment.

Conclusions

The mechanical performance of 3D printed occlusal devices is influenced by printing parameters, postpolymerization, and aging conditions.

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问题说明：三维（3D）打印参数的变化会对咬合装置的机械性能和耐用性产生不确定性。目的：本方法学综述旨在识别和分析有关打印参数对3D打印制造的咬合装置机械性能影响的现有科学证据。材料和方法：在PubMed、Embase、Scopus、Web of Science和LILACS数据库中进行检索，并通过谷歌Scholar检索非同行评议文献，按照系统评价和荟萃分析（PRISMA） 2020清单进行检索。体外研究评估了3D打印咬合装置的机械和结构性能，考虑了打印变量，如材料组成、打印机类型、层厚度和方向、洗涤和后聚合协议，以及存储和老化条件等影响变量。结果：纳入的研究一致表明，印刷参数影响机械和结构性能。大多数研究表明，较薄的层数（25 ~ 50 μm）和45度取向的打印角可以获得更好的力学性能和更高的尺寸精度。水浸和热循环对材料的力学性能有负面影响。光聚合树脂在适当的聚合后处理下表现出显著的机械性能改善。结论：3D打印咬合装置的力学性能受打印参数、后聚合和老化条件的影响。

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 医学-牙科与口腔外科

CiteScore

7.00

自引率

13.00%

发文量

599

审稿时长

69 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is the leading professional journal devoted exclusively to prosthetic and restorative dentistry. The Journal is the official publication for 24 leading U.S. international prosthodontic organizations. The monthly publication features timely, original peer-reviewed articles on the newest techniques, dental materials, and research findings. The Journal serves prosthodontists and dentists in advanced practice, and features color photos that illustrate many step-by-step procedures. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is included in Index Medicus and CINAHL.