--- title: Lucitone Digital IPN 3D Premium Tooth slug: materials/lucitone-digital-ipn-3d-premium-tooth docTags: createdAt: 2024-07-19T19:41:06.293Z --- # Overview ::::VerticalSplit{layout="right"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lucitone Digital IPN™ 3D Premium Tooth** resin is now available for Carbon M Series printers to produce teeth for dentures. When paired with Lucitone Digital Print™ 3D Denture Base, you can create complete denture appliances with DLS. Lucitone Digital IPN 3D Premium Tooth resin comes in the following shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, BL3, C1, & C2. Ten additional shades (A4, B2, B3, B4, BL1, C3, C4, D2, D3, & D4) will be released on a rolling basis. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-eRssm-y_pFg3F7sTZlkvP-20240919-064343.jpg" size="90" width="398" height="552" position="center" alt="Assembled dentures." showCaption="false"} ::: :::: This guide will cover the preparation of your digital denture teeth models to adequately prepare them for printing with Lucitone Digital IPN™ 3D Premium Tooth resin. :::hint{type="success"} This resin is compatible with the [AO Polishing Cassette](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5). Follow the link to learn about specific post-processing requirements. ::: :::hint{type="info"} See AO Polishing Cassette [Workflow](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5) for post-processing information specific to the AO Polishing Cassette. ::: ## 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/lucitone-digital-ipn-3d-premium-tooth) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/cJAKqDDnRUAeJAXNRThMm-20251016-221334.png"} [Manufacturer Instructions for Use](https://www.dentsplysirona.com/content/dentsply-sirona-dt/en/en/customer-support/download-center/download-details.html?assetPath=/content/dam/master/product-procedure-brand-categories/procedures/dental-lab/removable-prosthetics/lucitone-digital-print-denture-system/ifu/LAB-IFU-Supplement-Insert-Lucitone-Digital-Print-Denture-System-EN-DE-IT-FR-ES-DP-0000566-Rev6-2023-01.pdf) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/1r3fpdvMUMFVZGfey2Tjn-20251016-221405.jpg"} [Safety Data Sheet](https://www.dentsplysirona.com/content/dentsply-sirona-dt/en/en/customer-support/download-center/download-details.html?assetPath=/content/dam/master/product-procedure-brand-categories/lab/product-categories/denture-teeth/sds/LAB-SDS-Lucitone-Digital-IPN-3D-Premium-Tooth-EN-US-CAN.pdf) ::: :::: ## 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/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-e6AgHbPmFQUowNPje-P3N-20240919-065232.pdf" label="Lucitone Digital IPN 3D Premium Tooth Protocol v01.00 REL.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 Tool 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) ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} Review [Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) in [Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) course for more information. ::: # Orientation ## Anterior Teeth ### Setup ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Orient the 2 anterior sections so the **root side is facing the platform**. 2. Position the camera so you are looking straight down on the platform: - Push the **Reset camera icon** in the lower-left corner of the screen to return to the default view. - Push **▲ to look straight down** at platform. 3. Adjust the sections so they are **mostly parallel with the front edge of the platform** (X-Axis). 4. Make sure that the **lingual region of each section is facing the lower portion of the screen**. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-mwPf-ObpjR_UbCeIpwQqf-20240919-070859.png) ::: :::: ### Final Orientation ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-gH3y1f7BOyTj2OCpP-6Jy-20240919-071140.png) ::: :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Enter **45** into the X Axis field. - The lingual side of the teeth sections will rotate 45 degrees toward the platform. - Alternately, click on the X axis loop and rotate the teeth 45 degrees. See [Manually Adjust Orientation](docId\:rMnxtq1NIAHXZOc4bZXWu) for more information. ::: :::: ## Posterior Teeth ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Orient the 2 anterior sections so the **root side is facing the platform**. 2. Position the camera so you are looking straight down on the platform: - Push the **Reset camera icon** in the lower left corner of the screen to return to the default view. - Push **▲ to look straight down** at platform. 3. Adjust the sections so they are **mostly parallel with the side edges of the platform** (Y-Axis). 4. Orient the sections so the **occlusal surfaces are roughly parallel with the platform**. 5. Enter **20 **into the X-Axis field. - **The lingual side of the teeth sections will rotate 20 degrees toward the platform.** - Alternately, click on the X axis loop and rotate the teeth 20 degrees. See [Manually Adjust Orientation](docId\:rMnxtq1NIAHXZOc4bZXWu) for more information. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-Y4yUsGXnwoJ5TTSoY8rWE-20240919-071608.png) ::: :::: ## Full Arches ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-U1klLD14r5HA2YOLQp4SN-20240919-071707.png) ::: :::VerticalSplitItem 1. The arch should be **roughly parallel** with the platform. - Because full arches are organic surfaces with no well defined flat areas, we do not recommend using Snap to Platform. 2. Make sure that the **anterior region of the arch is facing the upper portion of the screen**. 3. Enter **30 **into the X Axis field. - **The lingual side of the teeth sections will rotate 30 degrees toward the platform.** - Alternately, click on the X axis loop and rotate the teeth 30 degrees. See [Manually Adjust Orientation](docId\:rMnxtq1NIAHXZOc4bZXWu) for more information. ::: :::: # Supporting ## Enter Support Mode ::::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. Make sure **Patch **is selected. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/lucitone-tooth-enter-support-mode01.png) ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Note**: Do not use Automatic supports. This will create **bar supports** that leave large nubs on tooth surfaces and do not provide adequate accuracy. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/xcOI3p6O5jO0MVhoHv9rO-hZXaz9USDa8rxps5yv_Ue-20240919-072337.jpg) ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} **Remember to turn off the platform using Toggle Platform (or press B). This will make it much easier to see the underside of the parts.** ::: ## Anterior and Posterior Teeth ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Click on the **basal side** of the teeth to be supported. - The patch settings will now appear in the right menu. 2. Set **Overhang Angle** to **50 degrees.** 3. Set **Primary Support Fill Type **to **Boundary Fence Only.** 4. If needed, continue clicking on remaining basal surfaces until all overhangs are selected. **Green **indicates current selection and **light purple** shows previous selection(s). 5. Click **Generate All** to create the supports. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-anterior-support-settings02.png) ::: :::: ### Well Supported Examples ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Anterior** ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-well-supported-anterior-UNDER01.png "Intaglio") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Posterior** ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-well-supported-posterior-UNDER01.png "Intaglio") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-well-supported-anterior-FRONT01.png "Labial") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-well-supported-posterior-FRONT01.png "Labial") ::: :::: ## Full Arches ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem 1. Click on the **basal side** of the teeth to be supported. - The patch settings will now appear in the right menu. 2. Set **Overhang Angle** to **50 degrees.** 3. Set **Primary Support Fill Type **to **Bar (default).** 4. Set **Spacing **to **5 mm (default).** 5. Make sure **Boundary Fence **is** checked (default).** 6. Set **Margin **to **0 mm (default).** 7. Continue clicking on remaining basal surfaces until all overhangs are selected. **Green **indicates current selection and **light purple** shows previous selection(s). 8. Click **Generate All** to create the supports. ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-full-arches-support-settings02.png) ::: :::: ### Well Supported Example ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Intaglio** ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-well-supported-full-arch-UNDER01.png) ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Lingual** ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/Education/Materials/dental/Lucitone-IPN-Premium-Tooth/ipn-well-supported-full-arch-FRONT01.png) ::: :::: # 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 Click **Print Controls** or **Shift + P** in the top menu bar. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/X35L-c75pnQJlbDt3kfVZ_image.png) ### Slicing Select **Standard (50 µ)**. :::hint{type="info"} This setting also applies to prints made with the AO Polishing Cassette. ::: Carbon has only validated 50 µ slice thickness for this resin. ## 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.** ![](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"} [Manufacturer Instructions for Use](https://www.dentsplysirona.com/content/dentsply-sirona-dt/en/en/customer-support/download-center/download-details.html?assetPath=/content/dam/master/product-procedure-brand-categories/procedures/dental-lab/removable-prosthetics/lucitone-digital-print-denture-system/ifu/LAB-IFU-Supplement-Insert-Lucitone-Digital-Print-Denture-System-EN-DE-IT-FR-ES-DP-0000566-Rev6-2023-01.pdf) ::: :::: # Questions & Support **For questions about the resin properties, printing, washing or curing your denture teeth, please contact the Dentsply Sirona technical team:** - Email: prosthetics.customerservice\@dentsplysirona.com - Phone: 1-844-848-0137 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"}