--- title: Carbon DB 4000 slug: materials/carbon-db-4000 description: Workflow guide for printing Carbon DB 4000 denture resin, including orientation, support setup, layout prep, printer settings, and post-processing. docTags: createdAt: 2026-01-29T16:49:05.264Z --- :::hint{type="success"} **June 02, 2026 - **FDA cleared for dental devices for fully edentulous patients. ::: Carbon’s **DB 4000** is an FDA-cleared & ISO 20795-1 compliant, high-impact denture base resin designed for durable, accurate digital dentures. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem DB 4000 delivers industry-leading fracture toughness and consistent print accuracy with a simple single-cure workflow and seamless integration into the Carbon ecosystem. Labs can produce reliable, aesthetic denture bases efficiently. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Available Shades](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/Transparent-line-image.png "Available Shades") ![Light Pink | Original Pink | Dark Reddish Pink | Dark Meharry](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/DB-4000-shades.png "Light Pink | Original Pink | Dark Reddish Pink | Dark Meharry") ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} **Open Tooth-System Architecture** - Compatible with multiple tooth 3-D printed materials and milled PMMA. ::: :::hint{type="warning"} This resin is *not* compatible with the [AO Polishing Cassette](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5). ::: ## Resource Links ### About the Material :::::LinkArray{contentSource="CUSTOM"} ::::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/FtRbF_oK62PVtl23ORToA_about-the-material.png"} [About the Material](https://go.carbon3d.com/material-db4000-labs) :::BlockQuote *Promotional Content* ::: :::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/OH0belUHXQbntq3FSTCIC-20260603-020408.png"} **Symbol Glossary** ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/WZ2lpomvT7lPX8dNH1x_J_125693-01-a-db-4000-symbol-glossary.pdf" label="125693-01-A_DB 4000 Symbol Glossary.pdf"} ::: ::::: ### TDS, IFU, SDS :::::LinkArray{contentSource="CUSTOM" customOrder="fmcqgAh6y2Wux55gFYpTg,VF43CiopHYq55DXcpNhGI,rzh_6tKyGN6bKkmPF8g0D"} :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/meEa1m4VN4HOvIJpjIIld-20251016-220433.jpg"} [Technical Data Sheet ](https://docs.carbon3d.com/files/technical-data-sheets/tds_carbon_db4000.pdf)**(TDS)** ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/cJAKqDDnRUAeJAXNRThMm-20251016-221334.png"} [Instructions for Use ](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/v1784048619/Carbon_DB4000_IFU_PRINT.pdf)**(IFU)** ::: ::::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/1r3fpdvMUMFVZGfey2Tjn-20251016-221405.jpg"} [Safety Data Sheet](https://www.carbon3d.com/stewardship)** (SDS)** :::BlockQuote *Search and login required* ::: :::: ::::: ### Protocol **Material Protocol Sheet** This downloadable handout provides important usage information, including instructions about storage and post-processing. Print it out and bring it into the lab! In this document, you will find the following information. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem - Validated Hardware - Storage Conditions - Design Guidelines - Print Preparation Guidelines ::: :::VerticalSplitItem - Resin Mixing and Dispensing - Washing - Curing ::: :::: ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/6Zy5bP9gXbsTBq62S_8rg_125690-01-b-db-4000-protocol.pdf" label="125690-01-B_DB 4000 Protocol.pdf"} # Print Preparation There are two options to properly prepare your denture bases for printing: - **manually** - **automatically **using [Automate: Automatic Print Preparation (APP)](docId\:RdxnuAgHPa5GQfBl5QYSb) :::hint{type="info"} This guide provides instruction for **manual preparation.** Reference [Denture Bases Automation Guidelines](docId\:ncGcxXQeyt610ogaVBKLe) if using APP. `login required` ::: :::hint{type="success"} Reference all [Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) content for functionality and instructions not explicitly covered on this page. ::: *** ### Connect to Printer ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem Connect to the printer software using your web browser. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Connect-printer_thumbnail.png" size="70" width="774" height="319" darkWidth="774" darkHeight="319" position="flex-start" alt="Connect to Printer" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: ::::::::ExpandableHeading *Expand for steps* :::::::WorkflowBlock :::::WorkflowBlockItem ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Open browser** Enter [https://print.carbon3d.com](https://print.carbon3d.com/) in the URL field. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Enter URL in browser](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Connect-browser.png) ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} Latest version of Chrome recommended. ::: ::::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem If you are not automatically logged in, enter your email and password and **click Log In****.** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Connect-login.png" size="60" width="561" height="677" darkWidth="561" darkHeight="677" position="center" alt="Carbon Log In" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: ::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem :::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} ::::VerticalSplitItem If you have multiple printers, **select the printer** that you wish to use to create the project. :::hint{type="info"} You may queue the build to other printers. ::: :::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Select printer](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Connect-printer.png) ::: ::::: :::::: ::::::: :::::::: *** ### Create Project ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem After you have chosen the printer, you must create a new project. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Create-project_thumbnail.png" size="70" width="673" height="247" darkWidth="673" darkHeight="247" position="flex-start" alt="Create Project" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: ::::::ExpandableHeading *Expand for steps* ![Create a Project](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Create-project.png) :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **New Project.** You can also drag your files from a file browser window and drop it on top of the **New Project** icon. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter a new **Project name.** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the Resin dropdown, select **your resin.** ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Only use [Encrypt project](docId:1bT3mas8msvxq9CDza67C) if you want to require a password to access the project. :::hint{type="warning"} **Carbon cannot provide support** for encrypted projects. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Drag and drop** your part files into the dotted box or click **browse your files **and select them in a file browser window. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Create** After a few moments you will see the project printer interface with your parts on the platform. ::: ::::: :::::: *** ::::::::::WorkflowBlock :::::::::WorkflowBlockItem ## Orientation and Supports Orientation and Supports for DB 4000 utilizes the **posterior at platform **orientation strategy. `Orientation also used automatically by APP` ::::::ExpandableHeading ### Orient ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lower and Upper Dentures Bases** Goal - **60° - 80°** tilt - Intaglio surface faces platform - **Posterior **touches platform ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Lower and Upper Denture Bases Orientation Angle](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/orient-60-80.png) ::: :::: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on **Orient **`Shift + O` in the top bar in the printer interface. ![Orient tab in top bar](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Orient-tab.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Minimize Footprint** button. This will orient the base roughly perpendicular to the platform. ![Minimize Footprint](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/lucitone-digital-print-denture-base/minimize_footprint.gif) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem **Manually **lay the** denture flat.** The intaglio surface (tissue side) should face the platform. - Click on the denture to select it. - Hover over the axis loop seen while looking at the front of the denture. *The ****green*** *Y axis in this example.* - Click and hold on the axis loop and rotate until the denture is roughly parallel to the platform. ![Manually lay the denture flat](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-t0W6sfJJrhRGvD7euonKS-20240920-225705.gif) :::hint{type="info"} 💡Change views and adjust as needed until the denture is positioned. *Adjusting the ****red**** X axis in this example from the side view.* Hold **Shift** while rotating to move in 45 degree increments. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Tilt** Into Position - Click on the denture to select it. - Hover over the axis loop seen while looking at the side of the denture. *The * *X axis in this example.* - Click and hold on the axis loop and rotate to the specified angle so the **posterior** of the denture is touching the platform. *70*° *rotation in this example.* ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-nodMTrKPbINGUU77InU-v-20240920-230457.gif" size="86" width="600" height="600" darkWidth="600" darkHeight="600" position="center" caption="Rotate 60° - 80°" alt="Rotate 60° - 80°" showCaption="true"} ::: ::::: :::::: ::::::::ExpandableHeading ### Supports :::hint{type="danger"} **No** supports on **intaglio surfaces**. ::: :::::::WorkflowBlock :::::WorkflowBlockItem **Set Up** UI for Supports ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Toggle Platform OFF** ![Toggle Platform OFF](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-80WhpRg4LSuQETdWzPalr-20240920-231229.gif) - Click **Toggle Platform **in the bottom bar `B`` shortcut` ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Overhang Detection 30°** ![Overhang Detection 30°](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/lucitone-digital-print-denture-base/overhang-01.gif) - Click **Overhang Detection **in the bottom bar `V`` shortcut` - Set angle to **30°** ::: :::: ::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem Enter **Manual Fence** Support Mode :::::ExpandableHeading ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on **Supports **`Shift + S` in the top bar in the printer interface. ![Support tab in top bar](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Support-tab.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Part Position**, select **Above** to create room between the platform and the part. ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Support-part-position-above.png" size="80" width="355" height="62" darkWidth="355" darkHeight="62" position="center" alt="Part Position - Above" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the **Manual** tab and select **Fence**. ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Support-fence-menu.png" size="82" width="350" height="110" darkWidth="350" darkHeight="110" position="center" alt="Manual Tab - Fence Mode" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Leave the **Support Attributes** at the default values. ::: :::: ::::: **Manual Fence Supports** Place fence supports for the following denture base conditions where illustrated in the examples below. - Denture Base Edges - T-bars :::::ExpandableHeading Manual Fence Workflow ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click a series of points along the **edge of red areas** to define the fence. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Esc** key on keyboard to end a fence and begin another. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Hold down the **E** key and click with the mouse to **reposition points**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Generate All** to create the fence geometry. *This may take a few minutes.* ::: :::: ::::: **Error: Support Couldn't Be Added** ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem Sometimes an **error **will occur when you try to generate a new fence. If this happens, the points will turn **pink** and an error message will appear. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Error fence points](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/lucitone-digital-print-denture-base/bad-fence-points.gif) ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} 💡Try making multiple shorter fences or try adding the fence in a slightly different place. ::: :::::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem Support **Denture Edges** ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem Click along **red areas on edges**, indicated by the Overhang Detection tool. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Adding fence supports on denture edge](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-HxhbwyGiIvbCU-QHlC44D-20240920-233110.gif) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Upper Denture Base](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/MbqpI_fVMklMAHtZ5KlJk_image.png "Upper Denture Base") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Lower Denture Base](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/FyUkncuei8FthB40vdCkO_image.png "Lower Denture Base") ::: :::: ::::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem Support **T-Bars** ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem Click along **red areas on edges**, indicated by the Overhang Detection tool. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Adding fence supports on T-bars](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-PP41LBXuFrCxu8J1Uclgi-20240920-233444.gif) ::: :::: ::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem Support **Cameo Surface** The last area requiring supports will use the **Patch** support tool to fill the area with fence supports. The lingual cameo surface is typically a large overhang that requires dense supports. This is required for **lower dentures**. :::::ExpandableHeading ![Patch Supports Workflow](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/Posterior_Support-cameo-surface.png) ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem While in the Supports menu, click the **Manual** tab and select **Patch**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Click in the large overhang** on the cameo surface. A green patch will appear. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Support Attributes** click **Primary Support Type** and select **Bar**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Spacing** box, type **3.5 mm**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Scroll down to the bottom of the Supports menu and turn **Boundary Fence ON**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Adjust the **Overhang** slider until the red highlighted overhang areas are covered by the green patch. Typically this will be between **35° - 45°**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Generate All**. ::: :::: ::::: :::::: ::::::: **Examples of Well Supported Dentures** Use the images below as a reference for well supported upper and lower dentures using the posterior at platform orientation. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Upper Denture** ![Front](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/sokiaqB76ZEmqUsVg3_oT_image.png "Front") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Lower Denture** ![Front](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/Lower_front.png "Front") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Bottom](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Y4dmRPX01TnW2PEHuvtD8_image.png "Bottom") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Bottom](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/Lower_bottom.png "Bottom") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Back](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Dn4bcqd232pfL4oAcKjuc_image.png "Back") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Back](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/DB-4000/Lower_back.png "Back") ::: :::: :::::::: ::::::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem ## Layout :::::ExpandableHeading ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on **Layout **`Shift + L` in the top bar in the printer interface. ![Layout tab](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Layout-tab.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Auto Layout**, select **Gen2**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter at least **1 mm** in **Padding**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Leave **Optimize starting rotation** **unchecked**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Leave **Allowed rotations** at the** default **setting. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Auto Layout **button to arrange your parts. ::: :::: ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/layout-numbered02.png" size="54" width="761" height="952" position="center" alt="Auto Layout" darkWidth="761" darkHeight="952" showCaption="false"} If necessary, part layout can be changed manually: - Click and drag parts to adjust their position. - Modify Z rotation by using the **Spin **tool. - Use the **Part List tab **as needed to more easily select models and focus on them. ::::: :::::: ::::::::WorkflowBlockItem ## Print Controls :::::::ExpandableHeading ::::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on **Print Controls **`Shift + P` in the top bar in the printer interface. ![Print Controls tab](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/Print-controls-tab.jpg) ::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem Set Slice Thickness to **Standard (100 µm).** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/slicing-standard-100um.png) ::: :::: :::hint{type="warning"} **Reducing** the slice thickness will **increase print time** and may **reduce part quality and accuracy**. ::: ::::: :::::: ::::::: :::::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem ## Project Analysis :::::ExpandableHeading ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on **Project Analysis **`Shift + A` in the top bar in the printer interface. ![Project Analysis tab](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/top-bar-project-analysis.jpg) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Start Analysis** and wait for the processing to complete. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Note the following [Print Stats](docId\:gfR-GoC-Irq_L9_KanC-X) - **Required Resin Volume** You will use this number to dispense the correct amount of resin. - Print Time - Estimated Increase in Soil Load ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Review warnings for - [Unvented Volumes](docId\:gfR-GoC-Irq_L9_KanC-X) - [Slices](docId\:gfR-GoC-Irq_L9_KanC-X) - [Islands](docId\:gfR-GoC-Irq_L9_KanC-X) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Add to Queue** ::: :::: ::::: :::::: :::::::::: # Post-Processing Follow instructions in the linked documents per step. | ### Washing | ### Curing | ### Assembly | ### Finishing | | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | [IFU](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | [IFU](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | [IFU](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | [IFU](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | | [Protocol](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | [Protocol](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | | | # Handling Instructions Clinicians and patients should follow instructions in the linked documents. | ### Patient Cleaning | | | | | ------------------------------------ | - | - | - | | [IFU](docId\:lz7WZgEeJFvHiF5UyX9IR) | | | | | | | | | # Questions & Support ## Carbon For questions about your **Carbon printer** or **Carbon software settings** used for this resin, please [contact Carbon](https://learn.carbon3d.com/carbon-support): - Email: [support@carbon3d.com](mailto\:support@carbon3d.com) - Phone: - **U.S. and Canada** 1-650-285-6307 option 2 - **Germany** +49 6102 5790849 - **UK **+44 (0) 2082 647484 - Printer UI: On the dashboard, select the **Prints** tab. **Select one of the printed projects.** Click **Request Help** in the lower right corner. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/YY6yCChSIB8SevmBwY76W_request-help-01.png" size="70" width="6541" height="3371" position="flex-start" alt="Location of button in the printer software" showCaption="false"}