Dimensional stability of additively manufactured diagnostic maxillary casts
Originally at sciencedirect.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Prosthodontists, lab technicians, and DSO-owned labs should know that PLA-based 3D-printed diagnostic maxillary casts can change dimensions over time; the study quantifies how base design, filament type, infill density, and storage duration affect accuracy.
Key points
- The paper is published in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, a peer-reviewed prosthodontic journal.
- Authors measured dimensional stability of additive maxillary casts using PLA filament, varying cast-base design, infill density, and filament type.
- Storage duration was examined as an independent variable; the authors report online availability as of 9 October 2026.
- Results apply directly to digital workflows that rely on printed diagnostic casts for treatment planning and communication.
Who should care
Read the original on Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD)
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