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title: Pac-Dent Rodin Sculpture
slug: materials/pac-dent-rodin-sculpture
description: Discover expert guidelines for optimizing the use of Pac-Dent Rodin™ Sculpture resin with Carbon M-Series printers in dental applications. This comprehensive document covers best practices for part orientation, necessary tools for support creation, and te
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createdAt: 2024-07-24T21:11:53.211Z
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# Overview
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**Pac-Dent Rodin™ Sculpture **is now available for Carbon M-Series printers to produce:
- artificial teeth for dental prostheses, which are one of the main components in the fabrication of removable permanent full dentures,
- individual permanent full single crowns and permanent partial crowns in anterior and posterior region, including inlays and onlays,
- temporary bridges,
- individual permanent veneers,
- individual and removable monolithic full and partial dentures for later individualization by light curing color composite pastes or liquids.
- all-on-x (AOX) application.
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Carbon has validated six shades of Pac-Dent Rodin™ Sculpture resin:
- A1, A2, A3, BL, B1, C2
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**For design recommendations, see Pac-Dent's instructions for use [here](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0117/1488/7761/t/2/assets/IFU-RODINSculptureResinrev072922-1659139564266.pdf).**
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This guide will cover the orientation and supporting of the digital models for the applications listed above.
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This resin is not currently compatible with the [AO Polishing Cassette](docId\:iFFh3q8-WLk-LIqr87bd5).
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## Resource Links
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**[About the Material](https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/rodin-sculpture)**
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**[Manufacturer Instructions for Use](https://rodin-3d.com/technical-support/ifu/)**
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**[Safety Data Sheet](https://www.rodin-3d.com/support-resources#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1)**
*Select the SDS tab.*
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## Protocol
This downloadable handout provides important usage information, including instructions about storage and post-processing. Print it out and bring it into the lab!
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## Dental Post-Processing Grids
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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.
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**English**
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**German/Deutsch**
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**Spanish/Español**
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# Preparation Tips
## Resin Menu Options
Carbon offers one resin option in the printer UI for use with Pac-Dent Rodin™ Sculpture.
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## Prepare Resin Before Printing
- Before dispensing the resin from the bottle, use a plastic spatula to stir the bottom of the bottle for several minutes before dispensing or mix using an automated bottle roller for 30 minutes.
- If the bottle has been in storage for excess of a month, it is recommended to roll the bottle for 1 hour to allow ceramic fillers to reintegrate back into suspension
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**For latest instructions, see Rodin™ 3D Resin's IFU [here](https://rodin-3d.com/technical-support/ifu/).**
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## Minimum Resin Amount
This material is more prone to resin starvation defects due to its viscosity properties. So when dispensing resin for a print, pour **at least **the required resin amount into the cassette using your preferred measuring technique.
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**As of printer software v1.45, it is no longer necessary to dispense double the amount of recommended resin. This is now included in the printer software calculation.**
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# 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.
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## Occlusal Surfaces Towards Platform
- Digital models should be oriented with the **occlusal surfaces facing the platform. **
- **Does not apply to try-ins or full-arch denture teeth.**
- Necessary to maintain accuracy.
- Ensures supports are on the occlusal surfaces enabling greater accuracy for mating surfaces.
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- **Monolithic/try-in geometries **can be oriented **60 degrees** to **90 degrees**, where 90° is fully vertical with the anterior teeth facing the platform.
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## No Overhangs on Interface
Orient parts so that **interfaces and margins are free from overhangs** and therefore do not require supports. Supports leave nubs which require more finishing and can affect fit with mating parts or teeth.
## Use Patch and Fence tools to create supports
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### 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.
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### 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.
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Review [Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) in [Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) course for more information.
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# All-on-x (AOX)
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- AOX application should be oriented horizontally and require above platform supports.
## Orientation
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1\. Click on **Orient** or **Shift + O** in the top bar in the printer interface.
2\. In the lower right corner of the bottom bar, turn on **Overhang Detection** or **V key** and set to** 40-60 degrees. **Areas that need support will appear **red****.**
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3\. Orient the occlusal surfaces **facing down, parallel **to the platform.
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**Surfaces that have overhangs will require supports. **These supports affect fit and will require finishing to ensure proper seating.
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## Supporting
Follow the application specific recommendations below.
- Support all overhangs as needed using the Patch or Fence tools.
- In most cases, Patch is the only tool that will be required.
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Review [Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) in [Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) course for more information.
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### Example of Well-Supported AOX
# Crowns, Bridges and Veneers
Crowns, veneers and bridges have similar requirements.
- No overhangs on margins.
- No overhangs on interface surfaces.
- Minimum overhangs on buccal/lingual surfaces.
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1\. Click on **Orient** or **Shift + O** in the top bar in the printer interface.
2\. In the lower right corner of the bottom bar, turn on **Overhang Detection** or **V key** and set to** 40-60 degrees. **Areas that need support will appear **red****.**
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3\. Orient each part so that the margin and interface are **free of overhangs**.
4\. Refine orientation to **minimize overhangs** on other surfaces.
The margin and interface of each part should now be free of overhangs. The remaining surfaces should have a minimal amount of overhangs.
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**Margins and interfaces that have overhangs will require supports. These supports affect fit and will require finishing to ensure proper seating.**
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## Supporting
Follow the application specific recommendations below.
- Support all overhangs as needed using the [patch](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) or [fence](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) tools.
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Review [Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) in [Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) course for more information.
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### Incisors and canines
In addition to supporting overhangs, these teeth require additional supports to maximize accuracy and print success:
- **Secondary fence supports **offset to the **lingual side **of the incisal edge/cusp tip
- **Two rows of fences **on the **labial surface** located at approximately **1/4 and 3/4 of the tooth height**.
The example below shows the additional supports needed on a veneer for an incisor.
### Secondary fence on lingual side
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1\. Support overhang at incisal edge with a single fence.
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2\. Add secondary fence approximately 1 mm to the lingual side.
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3\. Generated supports.
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4\. Side view of generated supports.
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### Two fences on the labial surface
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1\. Labial surface of veneer for incisor.
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2\. Add fences approximately 1/4 and 3/4 of the tooth height.
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3\. Generated supports.
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4\. Side view of generated supports.
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### Examples of well-supported parts
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**Crown**
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**Veneer**
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**Bridge**
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# Denture Try-ins
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Denture try-ins have the following general requirements:
- Orient try-ins with anterior facing platform.
- Minimize overhangs on intaglio surfaces.
- No overhangs on occlusal tooth surfaces.
## Orientation
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1\. Click on **Orient** or **Shift + O** in the top bar in the printer interface.
2\. In the lower right corner of the bottom bar, turn on **Overhang Detection** or **V key** and set to** 40-60 degrees. **Areas that need support will appear **red****.**
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3\. Orient the occlusal surfaces roughly parallel to the platform.
4\. Rotate model so the occlusal surfaces are **90 degrees to occlusal side.**
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**Surfaces that have overhangs will require supports. These supports affect fit and will require finishing to ensure proper seating.**
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## Supporting
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**Review **[Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p)** in **[Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a)** course for more information.**
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Follow the application specific recommendations below.
- Support all overhangs as needed using the Patch or Fence tools.
- In most cases, Patch is the only tool that will be required.
- When using Patch tool, set **Fence spacing to 2 mm.**
- If redundant bar supports are added, they may be manually deleted.
- Don't forget to support T-bars and the inner edge.
### Anterior labial surfaces
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### T-bars
T-bars also require supports.
- **Use fence supports **to quickly support T-bars.
- Press **ESC **key to end a fence.
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### Inner lingual edge of lower try-in
Typically, only a single fence is needed to support the lingual edge.
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# Denture Teeth - Full Arches
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- Unlike other applications, denture teeth require placement of supports on basal surfaces.
- No overhangs on occlusal tooth surfaces.
## Orientation
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1\. Click on **Orient** or **Shift + O** in the top bar in the printer interface.
2\. In the lower right corner of the bottom bar, turn on **Overhang Detection** or **V key** and set to** 40-60 degrees. **Areas that need support will appear **red****.**
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3\. Orient the occlusal surfaces **facing up**, **parallel **to the platform.
4\. Rotate **30 degrees** up to lingual side.
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**Surfaces that have overhangs will require supports. ** These supports affect fit and will require finishing to ensure proper seating.
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## Supporting
Follow the application specific recommendations below.
- Support all overhangs as needed using the Patch or Fence tools.
- In most cases, Patch is the only tool that will be required.
- Limit supports to basal surfaces.
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**Review **[Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p)** in **[Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a)** course for more information.**
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### Example of well-supported full arch
# Nesting
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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.
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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.
## Print Profile and Slicing
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1. For **Print Profile, **select the **Default** profile.
2. Under **Slicing**, select either **Standard (100 µm)** or **Fine (50 µm),** depending on your preference.
3. **Leave all other values at their default values.**
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**Fine (50 µm) slice thickness will result in increased print times compared to Standard (100 µm).**
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## 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.**
# Manufacturer Instructions for Use
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**[Manufacturer Instructions for Use](https://rodin-3d.com/technical-support/ifu/)**
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# Questions & Support
**For questions about the resin properties, printing, washing or curing your parts, please contact the Rodin support team:**
- Submit support ticket:
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.
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