Impact of Steam Autoclaving on the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resins Used for Insertion Guides in Orthodontics and Implant Dentistry

Guided implant placement has been shown to be more accurate than free-handed insertion. Still, implant position deviations occur and could possibly pose risks. Thus, there is a quest to identify factors that might impair the accuracy of implantation protocols using templates. This study aimed to inv...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Anna Kirschner, Samuel David, Giulia Brunello, Ludger Keilig, Dieter Drescher, Christoph Bourauel, Kathrin Becker
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Subjects:	flexural modulus hardness surgical template sterilization additive manufacturing
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/12/6195