--- title: DENTCA Denture Teeth slug: materials/dentca-denture-teeth description: Unlock the potential of 3D printing with DENTCA Denture Base II, optimized for Carbon M Series printers. Our comprehensive guide details essential preparation and post-processing protocols. docTags: createdAt: 2024-07-09T15:11:53.206Z --- # Overview ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **DENTCA® Denture Teeth for Carbon printers** is now available for Carbon M Series printers to produce teeth for dentures. When paired with DENTCA Denture Base II, you can create complete denture appliances with DLS. DENTCA® Denture Teeth for Carbon printers currently comes in 6 shades: - A1 - A2 - A3 - A3.5 - B1 - B2 ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Dentca denture](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/JmNDK-Dob1ELAFo90u-J9_image.png) ::: :::: This guide will cover preparation of your digital denture teeth models to properly prepare them for printing with DENTCA® Denture Teeth for Carbon printers resin. :::hint{type="info"} This resin is not currently compatible with the [AO Polishing Cassette](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5). ::: ## Resource Links ::::LinkArray :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/uXbZOKjJTGpPhjapQ8fvM-IOQIJkNnkbUAw9Q-ap1FV-20241115-235121.jpg"} [About the Material](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/3d-printed-denture) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/cJAKqDDnRUAeJAXNRThMm-20251016-221334.png"} [Instructions for Use](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/dentca.b-dentca-w-ss-paperclip/production/public/ckeditor_assets/attachments/613/01-09-105-020_directions_for_use_-dentca_denture_teeth.pdf) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/1r3fpdvMUMFVZGfey2Tjn-20251016-221405.jpg"} [Safety Data Sheets](https://dentca.com/product/dentca-denture-teeth) *Scroll down to Download the Safety Data Sheet* ::: :::: ## Protocol This downloadable handout provides important usage information, including instructions about storage and post-processing. Print it out and bring it into the lab! ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-V9Uji-WiE3L8vazGOsnz1-20240911-163052.pdf" label="DENTCA Denture Teeth Protocol v01.04.pdf"} ## Dental Post-Processing Grids ::::VerticalSplit{layout="right"} :::VerticalSplitItem One of our most popular downloads! This table provides washing and curing instructions for all supported dental resins. Print it and use it in the lab as a quick reference. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Images of dental post-processing grids](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/materials_overview/3-dental-grids-stacked01-drop-shadows.png) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **English** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/vQ2WsRger2d-CoLrn-m5f_dental-post-processing-grids-v0501.pdf" label="Dental-Post-Processing-Grids_v0501.pdf"} ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **German/Deutsch** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/uXbZOKjJTGpPhjapQ8fvM-seBSLAiWUzNDRI1GCLlop-20241125-214312.pdf" label="ZAHNÄRZTLICHES NACHBEARBEITUNGSGITTER v03.71 DE Deutsch.pdf"} ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="left"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Spanish/Español** ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/uXbZOKjJTGpPhjapQ8fvM-2i0UhzOfuA4aYJFusL1v2-20241203-180542.pdf" label="Rejilla de Posprocesamiento Dental v03.71 ES Espanol Spanish.pdf"} ::: :::: # General Orientation & Support Information ## Hide the Platform Use **Toggle platform** (or press **B**) to hide the platform before orienting parts. This will make it easier to see overhangs and place supports. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/v1741970064/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/toggle-platform02.gif) ## Use Patch and Fence tools to create supports ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ### Patch tool - The [Patch tool](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) speeds up support creation by automatically supporting an area with just a few clicks. It is useful for supporting **larger areas** of overhang that would take longer to support manually. - It is often useful to support your parts with this tool **before **manually adding supports. ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/v1741914725/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/standard-support-menu-patch.png" size="50" width="208" height="73" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/v1741915319/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/standard-patch-denture.png) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ### Fence tool - [Fence supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) are manually placed by the user and are best suited on **linear overhangs **or smaller areas. - Fences provide stability while leaving smaller nubs than the default Bars option. ::Image[]{src="https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/v1741914724/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/standard-support-menu-fence.png" size="50" width="214" height="77" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/v1741914737/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/standard-fence-partial01.png) ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} Review [Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) in [Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) course for more information. ::: # Denture Teeth ## Orientation ### Orientation Of Anterior Teeth ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Orient the 2 anterior blocks so the **root side is facing the platform**. 2. Position the camera so you are looking straight down on the platform: 1. Push the **Reset camera icon** in the lower left corner of the screen to return to the default view. 2. Push **▲ to look straight down** at platform. 3. Adjust the blocks so they are **mostly parallel with the front edge of the platform** (X Axis). 1. We recommend typing values into the Z axis field. Changing orientation with the mouse or Snap to Platform function is more challenging. 4. Make sure that the **lingual region of each block is facing the lower portion of the screen**. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Orientation of tooth models](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/N1y2PEwlrLWV6_EvLESsr_image.png) ::: :::: ### Final Orientation Of Anterior Teeth 1. Enter** 45 **into the X Axis field. 1. The lingual side of the teeth blocks will rotate 45 degrees toward the platform. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/4nAZutExrXCYnJVrFO_cg_image.png" size="70" width="1158" height="826" position="center" alt="Final orientation of anterior teeth" showCaption="false"} ### Orientation Of Posterior Teeth ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Orient each posterior block so the **root side is facing the platform**. 2. Position the camera so you are looking straight down on the platform: 1. Push the **Reset camera icon** in the lower left corner of the screen to return to the default view. 2. Push **▲ to look straight down** at platform. 3. Adjust the blocks so they are **mostly parallel with the side edges of the platform** (Y Axis). 1. We recommend typing values into the Z axis field. Changing orientation with the mouse or Snap to Platform function is more challenging. 4. Orient the blocks so the **occlusal surfaces are roughly parallel with the platform**. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Orientation of tooth models](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/FNEXE2C1TsxRxhEs2KtXw_image.png) ::: :::: ### Proper Orientation Of Denture Teeth Blocks ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Anterior Teeth Blocks** - Root side facing platform. - Parallel with X axis / front edge of platform - Rotated 45 degrees with lingual side tilted toward the platform. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Final orientation of anterior teeth blocks](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/tXBARMeYlFC3DE5uk4JaM_image.png) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Posterior Teeth Blocks** - Root side facing platform. - Parallel with Y axis / sides of platform. - Occlusal surfaces parallel with platform. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Parallel orientation of posterior teeth blocks](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/j8xg3ebkuKUSc0rvRwam9_image.png) ::: :::: ### Orientation Of Full Arches 1. Orient the 2 arches so the **root side is facing the platform**. 2. Arches should be **roughly parallel with the platform**. 3. Because full arches are organic surfaces with no well defined flat areas, we do not recommend using Snap to Platform. ![Orientation of full arches](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/XrdJPsdVrk_64nT5Oq3PC_image.png) ## Supporting ### Adding Supports Denture teeth require precise placement of supports. Because of this, we currently recommend manually adding supports to parts. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Click **Support** in the dark gray bar. 2. Under Position, select **Above Platform** to lift parts off the platform. 3. Skip **Auto Support Method** as this mode is not recommended. 4. Click **Manually Add** to go to the Support editing interface. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Support screen in UI](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/o6kJiieJpNTlJ_omTZTRI_image.png) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="right"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Note**: Using either Auto Support method will create **bar supports** that leave large nubs on tooth surfaces and do not provide adequate accuracy. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Poor supports generated by Auto Support feature](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/ewktkUPFxLVf70p_vKpC-_image.png) ::: :::: ### Fence Supports Fences are ideal for supporting the root side of teeth that face the platform. - They are easy to remove. - Contact points require less finishing. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Click on **Fences**. 2. Click a **series of points** on the perimeter of the teeth block to define the fence. - Use **Overhang Detection** to find areas that need support. - Fences are only required at the edges. 3. Click **ESC key** and then hold down **E key** to reposition points. 4. Click **Generate** to create the fence geometry. 5. Repeat as needed. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Fence support screen](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/6L4_tCh6LV7-J7UTlJl6F_image.png) ::: :::: ### Supporting Anterior Teeth Use fence supports to support the anterior teeth blocks. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. **Support perimeter of teeth with fence supports**. - Do not position points of polyline on lingual or buccal surfaces. - We recommend using a single, long fence for easier removal. - A sequence of 2 or more short fences is acceptable. 2. **Add fence to posterior surface of each canine**. - Do not position points of polyline on lingual or buccal surfaces. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Fence supports on anterior teeth](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/tuLG3VIjntFKGnWQjOtuj_image.png) ::: :::: ### Supporting Posterior Teeth Use fence supports to support the outer perimeter of the posterior teeth blocks. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. **Support perimeter of teeth with fence supports**. - Do not position points of polyline on lingual or buccal surfaces. - We recommend using a single, long fence for easier removal. - A sequence of 2 or more short fences is acceptable. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Fence supports on posterior teeth](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/eZB6W2fDjgLHc7kRFxyGz_image.png) ::: :::: ### Supporting Full Arches Use fence supports to support the outer perimeter of the arch. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Support **perimeter of teeth** with fence supports. - Do not position points of polyline on lingual or buccal surfaces. - We recommend using a single, long fence for easier removal. - A sequence of 2 or more short fences is acceptable. 2. Depending on the geometry and application, an **additional row of bar supports** between the fences may be required. - Do not add bar supports to mating features. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Fence supports on full arches](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/OkeJPYDFF8OKs_PkR9nAf_image.png) ::: :::: ### Properly Oriented And Supported Denture Teeth - Root sides facing platform. - Supported **Above Platform**. - Fences around part boundary. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Properly supported anterior teeth block](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/MjbqknlByUHuMTSjMcjXe_image.png) **Anterior Teeth Blocks** - Rotated 45° with lingual side tilted towards platform. - **Additional fences** on posterior side of canines. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/yJqGQVHVh1rbTXmOY2PpR_image.png" size="98" width="894" height="894" position="center" alt="Properly supported posterior teeth block" showCaption="false"} **Posterior Teeth Blocks** - Occlusal surface of teeth **roughly parallel with platform**. ::: :::: # Nesting ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/v1741997726/Education/Materials/dental/__General_Use/top-bar-layout.jpg) ::::VerticalSplit{layout="right"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Select the **Layout tab**** (Shift + L)** in the top menu bar. 2. Under **Auto Layout,** select **Gen2.** - Gen2 usually gives the most effecient packing for dental devices. 3. Enter at least **1 mm** in **Padding.** - Models require a minimum of 1 mm of space between them. 4. Leave **Optimize starting rotation** unchecked. - This leaves your parts in their previous orientations. 5. Leave **Allowed rotations** at the default setting. - This gives the software maximum flexibility to fit the most possible parts on the build platform. 6. Press the **Auto Layout** button to arrange your parts. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Screen shot showing button locations](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/xAWXuUiH7J2wOdf4bWiJT_gen-2-auto-layout-callouts.png) ::: :::: If necessary, nesting can be changed manually: - Click and drag parts to adjust their position. - Modify Z rotation by using the **Spin **tool or manual rotations under the **Orient tab** **(Shift + O).** - Use the **Part List tab **as needed to more easily select models and focus on them. # Print Preparation ## Print Controls ![Print Controls in UI](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/v_wo2FW1qI61SXRfS6Q3G_print-controls.png) - Click **Print Controls** or **Shift + P** in the top menu bar. - Under **Print Profile** select **Default**. - Printing with release film can make part removal easier once printing is complete. If using release film, select **Print with release film**. ### Slicing - Under Slicing, select either **Standard (100 µ) or Fine (50 µ) setting**. - Fine slicing results in finer features at the cost of a longer print time. ## Project Analysis 1. Select the **Project Analysis** tab. 2. Click **Start Analysis** and wait for the processing to complete. 1. Note the required resin volume and print time. 3. Click **Add to Queue.** ![Project Analysis in UI](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/bWFfgfVxLwCTzFiBiyHnB_image.png) # Manufacturer Instructions for Use ::::LinkArray :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/cJAKqDDnRUAeJAXNRThMm-20251016-221334.png"} [Instructions for Use](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/dentca.b-dentca-w-ss-paperclip/production/public/ckeditor_assets/attachments/613/01-09-105-020_directions_for_use_-dentca_denture_teeth.pdf) ::: :::: # Questions & Support **For questions about the resin properties, printing, washing or curing your parts, please contact the DENTCA support team:** - Email: cs\@dentca.com - Phone: 424-558-8726 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"}