Optimization of <scp>3D</scp> Printing Parameters for the Production of Mouthguards
Additive manufacturing demonstrated for producing mechanically efficient mouthguard materials when printing parameters are appropriately optimized. TPU and EVA printed via FDM showed impact resistance comparable to commercial EVA, while optimized SLA parameters enhanced resin performance despite inherent brittleness. These findings reinforce AM as a viable alternative for customizable, mechanically optimized mouthguard fabrication.
Authors
- Victor Paes Dias Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6469-5735)
- Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2012-1769)
- Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1867-6722)
- Artur Camposo Pereira
- Thayna Pereira Rangel
- Noan Tonini Simonasi
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (BR)
- Prefeitura Municipal de Campos dos Goytacazes (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dental Traumatology
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.70060
- Primary Topic
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00