Dental Materials
SprintRay Apex Base
18min
overview sprintray apex base, now validated for carbon m series printers, sets a new standard in digital denture base materials by combining superior mechanical strength, lifelike aesthetics, and streamlined processing powered by nanofusion™ technology exceeds iso high impact standards for fracture and wear resistance delivers exceptional polishability and translucency requires less mixing and prep than comparable materials optimized for smooth integration into labs carbon has validated the following shades light pink original pink dark reddish pink opaque original pink this resin is not currently compatible with the ao polishing cassette docid\ iffh3q8 wlk liqr87bd5 resource links about the material instructions for use select region and click on 'apex base ' safety data sheet select region, click the safety data sheet tab and click 'apex base ' protocol this downloadable handout provides important usage information, including instructions about s torage dispensing washing curing print it out and bring it into the lab example protocol sheet handout https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/uxbzokjjtgpphjapq8fvm hj1rqu5f0 wqe36f0zgrd 20250414 173007 pdf design see ifu above for manufacturer design recommendations digital preparation connect to printer connect to the printer using your web browser open browser carbon recommends the latest version of google chrome type https //print carbon3d com in the url field carbon recommends bookmarking this site for later use if you are not automatically logged in, enter your email and password and click log in enter your email and password and click log in if you have multiple printers, click the printer that you wish to use click the printer that you wish to use import denture click new project you can also drag your files from a file browser window and drop it on top of the new project icon enter a new project name in the resin dropdown, select sprintray apex base toggle auto nest dentures off only use encrypt project if you want to require a password to access the project note carbon cannot provide support for encrypted projects drag and drop your files into the dotted box dotted box or click browse your files and select them in a file browser window click create after a few moments you will see the main printer interface with your dentures on the platform orientation for detailed information about orienting parts, read orient docid\ rmnxtq1niahxzoc4bzxwu rotate denture bases to 60 degrees from the platform 60 degrees from the platform with the posterior at the platform posterior at the platform intaglio surfaces should face the platform intaglio surfaces should face the platform upper base lower base supporting see supports docid\ vubpoaitblm11am9 qj1p for detailed information select the supports docid\ vubpoaitblm11am9 qj1p tab in the top bar or press shift + s in the bottom bar, toggle navigation and options docid 1bt3mas8msvxq9cdza67c on and set the angle to 40 degrees also in the bottom bar, set navigation and options docid 1bt3mas8msvxq9cdza67c to off set part postion to above support edges with supports docid\ vubpoaitblm11am9 qj1p avoid adding supports to intaglio surfaces views from the front and bottom showing supported edges support horizontal splay bars with supports docid\ vubpoaitblm11am9 qj1p views from the front and bottom showing supported bars nesting select the layout tab (shift + l) in the top menu bar under auto layout, select gen2 gen2 usually gives the most efficient packing for dental devices enter at least 1 mm in padding models require a minimum of 1 mm of space between them leave optimize starting rotation unchecked this leaves your parts in their previous orientations leave allowed rotations at the default setting this gives the software maximum flexibility to fit the most possible parts on the build platform press the auto layout button to arrange your parts 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 navigation and options as needed to more easily select models and focus on them print controls click print controls print controls or shift + p shift + p in the top menu bar slicing set slice thickness to standard (100 µm) reducing the slice thickness by choosing the fine (50 µm) or super fine (25 µm) settings will increase print time and may reduce part quality and accuracy project analysis on the top menu bar, select the project analysis tab (shift + a) press start analysis after a short time, the result of the project analysis will be displayed note the print time print time and the required resin volume required resin volume click add to queue printing & post processing consult the manufacturer ifu for dispensing, printing, washing, curing, bonding and finishing information instructions for use questions & support for questions about the resin properties, printing, washing or curing your parts, please contact the sprintray support team phone (800) 914 8004 email support\@sprintray com for questions about your carbon printer or carbon software settings used for this resin, please contact carbon email support\@carbon3d com phone 1 (650) 285 6307 option 2 printer ui on the dashboard, select the prints prints tab select one of the printed projects select one of the printed projects click request help request help in the lower right corner