Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study

Accurately replicating the pre-planned internal relief between the denture base of interim removable partial dentures (RPDs) and the underlying soft tissues in edentulous areas, as designed in the computer-aided design (CAD) phase, is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of three-dimen...

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Main Authors: Sumin Kim, Ha Eun Choi, Kyung Chul Oh
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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description Accurately replicating the pre-planned internal relief between the denture base of interim removable partial dentures (RPDs) and the underlying soft tissues in edentulous areas, as designed in the computer-aided design (CAD) phase, is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of three-dimensionally (3D) printed denture bases for interim RPDs by comparing them with their corresponding CAD files to ensure adequate space and uniform thickness for soft denture liners. Ten 3D-printed mandibular interim RPDs were fabricated with internal reliefs of 1 mm and 2 mm. Reference points were marked on each RPD, and they were divided into two groups based on the presence (group TS) or absence (group FE) of the most distal tooth. The silicone replica technique was used to compare differences based on the presence of the most distal tooth and measurement locations for each internal relief condition. Data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance and post-hoc tests. No significant differences were observed in measurement locations for either the 1-mm or 2-mm internal relief conditions. In the 1-mm internal relief condition, there were no significant differences based on the presence of the most distal tooth. However, in the 2-mm internal relief condition, group TS showed significantly higher accuracy compared to group FE. This suggests that a 1-mm internal relief RPD may offer more predictable outcomes regardless of the presence of the most distal tooth.
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spelling doaj-art-0a2f919f528445c8b7e5aa854b7c610d2025-08-20T02:56:02ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-03-01117e4289610.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42896Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro studySumin Kim0Ha Eun Choi1Kyung Chul Oh2Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of KoreaDepartment and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author. Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.Accurately replicating the pre-planned internal relief between the denture base of interim removable partial dentures (RPDs) and the underlying soft tissues in edentulous areas, as designed in the computer-aided design (CAD) phase, is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of three-dimensionally (3D) printed denture bases for interim RPDs by comparing them with their corresponding CAD files to ensure adequate space and uniform thickness for soft denture liners. Ten 3D-printed mandibular interim RPDs were fabricated with internal reliefs of 1 mm and 2 mm. Reference points were marked on each RPD, and they were divided into two groups based on the presence (group TS) or absence (group FE) of the most distal tooth. The silicone replica technique was used to compare differences based on the presence of the most distal tooth and measurement locations for each internal relief condition. Data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance and post-hoc tests. No significant differences were observed in measurement locations for either the 1-mm or 2-mm internal relief conditions. In the 1-mm internal relief condition, there were no significant differences based on the presence of the most distal tooth. However, in the 2-mm internal relief condition, group TS showed significantly higher accuracy compared to group FE. This suggests that a 1-mm internal relief RPD may offer more predictable outcomes regardless of the presence of the most distal tooth.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025012770Interim removable partial denture3D printingMost distal toothInternal reliefRelining
spellingShingle Sumin Kim
Ha Eun Choi
Kyung Chul Oh
Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study
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Interim removable partial denture
3D printing
Most distal tooth
Internal relief
Relining
title Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study
title_full Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study
title_fullStr Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study
title_full_unstemmed Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study
title_short Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures: An in vitro study
title_sort accuracy of three dimensionally printed interim removable partial dentures an in vitro study
topic Interim removable partial denture
3D printing
Most distal tooth
Internal relief
Relining
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025012770
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