--- title: Lucitone Digital Print 3D Denture Base slug: materials/lucitone-digital-print-3d-denture-base description: Unlock the potential of high-quality denture fabrication with our comprehensive guide on Lucitone Digital Print 3D Denture Base. This guide includes orientation and supporting recommendations. docTags: createdAt: 2024-07-24T01:02:09.149Z --- ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lucitone Digital Print 3D Denture Base** is now available to produce denture bases. The material is a durable, biocompatible resin that produces premium dentures. The following shades are available: - Light - Light Reddish Pink - Original - Original Opaque - Dark Reddish Pink ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/xVcoFQsoLwKQU5jA3oQyx_image.png) ::: :::: :::hint{type="success"} This resin is compatible with the [AO Polishing Cassette](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5). ::: :::hint{type="warning"} When using the AO Polishing Cassette, denture bases must be oriented with the [posterior at platform](docId\:gegvFYfLs9BKHfa2wVVJu) and supported accordingly. ::: ## Resource Links ### About, IFU, SDS ::::LinkArray{contentSource="CUSTOM"} :::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-print)** ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/cJAKqDDnRUAeJAXNRThMm-20251016-221334.png"} **[Manufacturer Instructions for Use](https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en/customer-support/download-center.html?downloadfilter=offset%3D0%26pageSize%3D20%26sort%3Ddate-desc%26filterTag%3Dasset-type%3Adocuments%2Finstructions-for-use%26q%3Ddigital%2520print%2520denture)** ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/1r3fpdvMUMFVZGfey2Tjn-20251016-221405.jpg"} **[Safety Data Sheet](https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en/customer-support/download-center.html?downloadfilter=offset%3D2%26pageSize%3D20%26sort%3Ddate-desc%26filterTag%3Dasset-type%3Adocuments%2Fsafety-data-sheet%26q%3Ddenture)** *Search required* ::: :::: ### 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-MPVoBYQK0Ep1aPWjbs_tJ-20240920-235325.pdf" label="Lucitone® Digital Print 3D Denture Resin v01.02.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"} ::: :::: # 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** varies by orientation strategy. Select your preferred option when using a manual workflow. - Anterior at Platform - Posterior at Platform `Orientation used automatically by APP` ::::::::ExpandableHeading ### Anterior at Platform :::hint{type="warning"} Anterior at platform orientation is not valid for printing with the AO Polishing Cassette. ::: **Orient** ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lower Denture Base ** Goal - **65**° tilt - Intaglio surface faces platform - **Anterior **touches platform ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Upper Denture Base** Goal - **70**° tilt - Intaglio surface faces platform - **Anterior **touches platform ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/stShcLZHJa0sUtXedwdNj_image.png" size="78" width="1680" height="1680" darkWidth="1680" darkHeight="1680" position="center" alt="Lower Denture Base" showCaption="false"} ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/PbBQlkMazsjpS-VZBoH0x_image.png" size="78" width="1680" height="1679" darkWidth="1680" darkHeight="1679" position="center" alt="Upper Denture Base" showCaption="false"} ::: :::: :::hint{type="success"} 💡 The **LOWER** denture base gets the **LOWER angle**. ::: ::::::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 **anterior** of the denture is touching the platform. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lower Denture Base** ![Lower Denture Base | Rotate 65°](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-ZU1ii1BPT6e6gty9wG2wR-20240920-225805.gif "Rotate 65°") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Upper Denture Bases** ![Upper Denture Base | Rotate 70°](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-ju3e8xQsz05FLi5zCP6Mp-20240920-225837.gif "Rotate 70°") ::: :::: ::::: :::::: **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://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-09lVjKg8tbAV-VGqOQOR1-20240920-231312.gif) - Click **Overhang Detection **in the bottom bar **`V`**` shortcut` - Set angle to 30° ::: :::: ::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem Enter **Manual Fence** Support Mode :::::ExpandableHeading{isOpen="true"} ::::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 - Tooth Pockets - T-bars :::::ExpandableHeading{isOpen="true"} 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="middle"} :::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 ![Fence supports error](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-N5wyMVVu1sPZb02BINaFi-20240920-231755.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="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem Click along** red areas on edges, **indicated by the Overhang Detection tool. - Upper dentures - Outer/buccal edge - Posterior edge - Lower dentures - Outer/buccal edges - Inner/lingual ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Denture Base Supports Goal](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/EuJmDpmFzIIbInTmkJ-OQ_image.png) ::: :::: :::hint{type="info"} On outer/buccal edges, support at least the **width of the 6 anterior teeth**. ::: **Upper Denture Base** ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-0mvOdWDqiZah3AGoQaYjD-20240920-231600.gif" size="92" width="1036" height="728" darkWidth="1036" darkHeight="728" position="center" caption="Upper Denture Base Outer Edge" alt="Upper Denture Base Outer Edge" showCaption="true"} Although **upper dentures** do not have an inner edge, they may require** supports along the posterior edge** to ensure proper accuracy. Define points along the edge to generate a fence support. ![Depending on the size of the denture base, additional supports may be required.](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/093sswVQUVKzRqkInh97e_image.png "Depending on the size of the denture base, additional supports may be required.") **Lower Denture Base** ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-_yjpqygAqq6lFumjfqRbA-20240920-231638.gif" size="92" width="1036" height="728" darkWidth="1036" darkHeight="728" position="center" caption="Lower Denture Base Outer Edge" alt="Lower Denture Base Outer Edge" showCaption="true"} ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-FtiUIM-EiTufcLq6P69rL-20240920-231719.gif" size="92" width="1036" height="728" darkWidth="1036" darkHeight="728" position="center" caption="Lower Denture Base Inner Edge" alt="Lower Denture Base Inner Edge" showCaption="true"} ::::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem Support **Tooth Pockets** The areas below tooth pockets must be supported. - **Support both upper and lower dentures.** - Be sure to support the **papillae (triangular area between teeth). ** - Support under all pockets that have overhangs indicated in red. - **Adding supports in tooth pockets is discouraged as it may require additional finishing and may affect tooth fit.** ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lower Denture** ![Supporting Tooth Pockets on Lower Denture](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-COOdHmnhuSfDnDYc9PrbD-20240920-231948.gif "Supporting Tooth Pockets on Lower Denture") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem **Upper Denture** ![Supporting Tooth Pockets on Upper Denture](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-UpWNm5PRvNsWaVBAiMzLO-20240920-231936.gif "Supporting Tooth Pockets on Upper Denture") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Fence Supports on Tooth Pockets on Lower Denture](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/J3sExl-YFLk_7XsdK8IRt_image.png "Fence Supports on Tooth Pockets on Lower Denture") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Fence Supports on Tooth Pockets on Upper Denture](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Y0yV1D2bX-YXZBMJh85Qa_image.png "Fence Supports on Tooth Pockets on Upper Denture") ::: :::: ::::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Support **T-Bars** ![Supporting T-bars on Lower Denture](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/l3qPiIkNKH_ws5f331N8f-IaENCuTUCrxsJnsn2uCy0-20240920-232146.gif "Supporting T-bars on Lower Denture") ::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem Support **Anterior Area** The last area requiring supports will use the **Patch** support tool to fill the area with fence supports. The outer anterior area is typically a large overhang that requires dense supports. This is required for **both upper **and **lower dentures. **The example pictured below is an **upper denture.** :::::ExpandableHeading{isOpen="true"} ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem While in the Supports menu, click the **Manual** tab and select **Patch**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Click in the large overhang** on the anterior of the upper base. A green patch will appear. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Support Attributes** click **Primary Support Type** and select **Fence**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Spacing** box, type **3.5 mm**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Scroll down to the bottom of the Supports menu and turn **Boundary Fence OFF**. ::: :::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**. ::: :::: ::embed[]{url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/782400225?dnt=1"} ::::: :::::: ::::::: **Examples of Well Supported Dentures** Use the images below as a reference for well supported upper and lower dentures. ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Lower Denture (front view)](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/cGozNBrE3rgRsHcNKcsa8_image.png "Lower Denture (front view)") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Upper Denture (front view)](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/FuoNnwPUZeI0DPfZ5OPLu_image.png "Upper Denture (front view)") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Lower Denture (bottom view)](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/PHM6O8uEAc9EviXoe7NIP_image.png "Lower Denture (bottom view)") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Upper Denture (bottom view)](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/CXv2bhPSrDa5baKuu9bFQ_image.png "Upper Denture (bottom view)") ::: :::: :::::::: ::::::::ExpandableHeading ### Posterior at Platform :::hint{type="warning"} Posterior at platform orientation must be used for printing with the [AO Polishing Cassette](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5). ::: **Orient** ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem **Lower and Upper Dentures Bases** Goal - **70°** tilt - Intaglio surface faces platform - **Posterior **touches platform ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Lower and Upper Denture Bases](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/bNvnhnBEFfbHGRktXAW4p_image.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. ::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 70°" alt="Rotate 70°" showCaption="true"} ::: ::::: **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{isOpen="true"} ::::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{isOpen="true"} 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{isOpen="true"} ![Support Cameo Surface](https://res.cloudinary.com/carbon3d/image/upload/t_auto_quality_format/Education/Materials/dental/lucitone-digital-print-denture-base/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 **Fence**. ::: :::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://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/WGMkgpuYJfDitC3gHZMc9_image.png "Front") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Bottom](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Y4dmRPX01TnW2PEHuvtD8_image.png "Bottom") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Bottom](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Cuq2BKClYc24hIKhOaCZv_image.png "Bottom") ::: :::: ::::VerticalSplit{layout="middle"} :::VerticalSplitItem ![Back](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/Dn4bcqd232pfL4oAcKjuc_image.png "Back") ::: :::VerticalSplitItem ![Back](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/3Nrz24cERDVwdjXn99v31_image.png "Back") ::: :::: :::::::: ::::::::: ::::::WorkflowBlockItem ## Layout :::::ExpandableHeading{isOpen="true"} ::::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{isOpen="true"} ::::::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{isOpen="true"} ::::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 [Manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU)](docId\:gegvFYfLs9BKHfa2wVVJu) and [Protocol](docId\:gegvFYfLs9BKHfa2wVVJu). # Questions & Support ## Dentsply Sirona 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](mailto\:prosthetics.customerservice@dentsplysirona.com) - Phone: 1-844-848-0137 ## 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"}