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NextDent Print Material Quick Reference

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Print Material Setting Up Your Dental Indications 3D Sprint Part Orientation Overview 3D Sprint Orientation / Supports Guides Resin Mixing Instructions Part-Cleaning Info. Part-Curing Time
NextDent® Surgical Guide

3rd-Party Software Resources

If using Implant Studio, ensure you have 3Shape Dental Desktop 1.6.4.1 or later to use Surgical Guide settings.

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. For best results orient the parts flat in the build area so the surface fitting the teeth is away from the print platform.
  2. Orient drill guide holes perpendicular to the XY-Plane.  If there are multiple drill guides at different angles try to orient the part to keep them all as perpendicular to the XY-Plane as possible.
  3. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

Horizontal (Quarter, 24mm height) - 6 builds on a platform

Video - Surgical Guide Partial

Video - Surgical Guide Full

 

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Pre-mix resin on LC-3DMixer before pouring

New bottle - 5 min.

After 1st use - 5 min.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 10 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 30 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

10 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Ortho IBT

3rd-Party Software Resources

 

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. For best results orient the parts flat in the build area so the surface fitting the teeth is away from the print platform.
  2. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

Horizontal (11mm height) - 2 builds on a platform

Video - Ortho IBT

 

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Pre-mix resin on LC-3DMixer before pouring

New bottle - 5 min.

After 1st use - 5 min.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 10 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 30 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

10 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Ortho Rigid

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. For best results orient the parts flat in the build area so the surface fitting the teeth is away from the print platform.
  2. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

Horizontal (14mm height) - 2 builds on a platform

 

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Pre-mix resin on LC-3DMixer before pouring

New bottle - 5 min.

After 1st use - 5 min.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 10 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 30 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

10 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® C&B MFH (Micro Filled Hybrid)

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. For improved occlusal detail, angle occlusal surface 45° from the print area as shown in the Orientation section below.
  2. Auto-place parts to stay away from the edges of film.
  3. Between prints be sure to use the Resin Mixer to gently stir the material in the tray and refill material tray to be between the minimum and maximum fill lines of the material tray.

    CAUTION: Do NOT press down on the film when stirring.
  4. If detail is blurry, check for proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.
  5. If detail remains an issue or accuracy is hard to achieve try run the accuracy wizard for this build style.

45° (13mm height) - ~45 builds on a platform

Horizontal (Full Dental Arch) - 2 builds on a platform

Video - C&B MFH

 

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Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 60 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

30 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Denture 3D+

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. For improved model-fit, angle palate-fitting surface 30° away from the build area
  2. Rather than deleting auto-generated supports, consider angling your palate 20° or 40° from the build area and auto generating supports in either of these orientations. Removing critical supports because they interfere with a margin line may affect print quality.
  3. Increase the cement gap in your part design if teeth fit poorly. 
  4. For best results use the Resin Mixer to gently stir between prints and after the resin has been sitting overnight.

    CAUTION: Do NOT press down on the film when stirring.
  5. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

30° (62mm height) - 3-4 builds on a platform

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Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 30 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

30 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Try-In

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. Angle the model-fitting surface 30° from the build area as shown in the Orientation section below.
  2. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

30° - 3-4 builds on a platform

Video - Try-In

 

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Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 30 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

20 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Gingiva Mask

3rd-Party Software Resources

 

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. If printing tall parts (not typical of the Gingiva Mask parts), be sure to place them >10mm from each other on the build area.
  2. If parts are tacky (stick to gloves) after following the cleaning procedure, rinse with fresh IPA, before drying and checking for tackiness again.
  3. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

Vertical - ~20 builds on a platform

Video - Gingiva Mask

 

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Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 30 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

10 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Model 2.0

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint for All Build Styles

  1. For best results use the Resin Mixer to gently stir between prints and after the resin has been sitting overnight.

    CAUTION: Do NOT press down on the film when stirring.
  2. Allow parts to dry completely, a minimum of ten minutes, before post cure.
  3. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

 

 

Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 30 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

Post-Processing Guide

10 min.

(see Note 2)

Prosthodontic

  1. Optimized for high accuracy and detail
  2. Orient models horizontally.
  3. Ensure Prosthodontic Support Style is used.
  4. Ensure no supports are places on critical surfaces.
  5. Models must be hollow. Minimum wall thickness 1.5mm.
  6. Full prosthodontic models with palate must be hollow and printed at an angle that eliminates cupping.
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Prosthodontic - Horizontal (23mm height) - 1-2 builds on a platform

Video - Model 2.0 Prosthodontic

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Orthodontic

  1. Optimized for fast printing of orthodontic arches
  2. Can be printed either horizontally or vertically if the arch is hollow - minimum wall thickness is 1.5 mm. If the arch is solid, it can only be printed vertically.
  3. Horseshoe arches must have a support bar.
  4. Ensure Orthodontic Support Style is used.
  5. Arches can be either solid or hollow. Minimum wall thickness 1.5mm.
  6. Full orthodontic arches with palate must be hollow and printed at an angle that eliminates cupping.
    no-cupping.gif

Orthodontic "horseshoe" - Vertical

model-20-ortho-horse.jpg

Orthodontic full - Horizontal

Video - Model 2.0 Orthodontic

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Premium

  1. For high detail printing of models.
  2. Solid models must be printed at a 5° angle.
  3. Hollow models can be printed flat or at a 5° angle.
  4. Ensure the correct Support Style is used based on the orientation (Flat or 5° support style).
  5. Full prosthodontic models with palate must be hollow and printed at an angle that eliminates cupping.

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Ortho Stacked

  1. Optimized for automatic nesting, hollowing, and placement of orthodontic models for single and multiple stacked levels.
  2. Select the stacked-printing-button.jpg option in 3D Sprint, and then click Apply. The software will hollow, support and slice models.

Ortho Stacked

stacked-printing.jpg

Video - Model 2.0 Ortho Stacked

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FAQs
NextDent® Tray

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. Ensure flatter up-facing surfaces are well supported.
  2. When Tray sits for a few hours, a thin hazy film form on the surface of the membrane. While stirring, use the Resin Mixer to gently remove the film from the membrane.

    CAUTION: Do NOT press down on the film when stirring.
  3. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

Vertical (71mm height) - 3-4 builds on a platform

Video - Tray

 

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Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 30 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

10 min.

(see Note 2)
NextDent® Cast

3rd-Party Software Resources

Import print material into 3Shape software

Accuracy Tips in 3D Sprint

  1. Highly-textured surfaces will accumulate many unnecessary supports when auto-generating supports. Be sure to erase contact points so that support pillars do not fuse together and break the RPD when supports being removed.
  2. Use tweezers to remove supports if necessary
  3. If parts are failing to adhere to supports, increase Pillar Top Ratio to 0.25. 
  4. Verify proper cleaning method. Insure cleaning solvents are not saturated and parts are allowed to dry before post cure.

45° - Coping (crown) (13mm height) - ~45 builds on a platform

Horizontal - Replaceable Partial Denture (16mm height) - 2-3 builds on a platform

Video - Casts

 

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Before Pouring

New bottle - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 2.5 hr.

After 1st use - Hand-shake for 5 mins., then place on LC-3DMixer for 1 hr.

(see Note 1)

Mix resin in resin tray before printing

In tray < 3 hr - 30 sec.

In tray > 3 hr - 60 sec.

 Post-Processing Guide

5 min.

(see Note 2)

NOTE 1: Considerations for resin that has been sitting, unused, for over 1 month - If you have a resin bottle like this, simply treat it like a new bottle and mix it for the time specified in the "Brand-new bottle" column in the above chart.

NOTE 2: Ensure that you place the build in your UV curing oven in the same orientation it was printed in, as if the bottom of the oven is the print platform.