Q: What to do if printed models have defects or cavities?
A: Possible causes:
Q: How to remove supports easily after printing?
A: Soak the printed part in alcohol for 2 minutes before detaching supports, or cut them off directly with cutting pliers.
Q: How to improve unsatisfactory printing results?
A: Adjust the placement of model supports in slicing software to avoid support falling off during printing; do not set an excessively high print speed. Besides, printing performance is also affected by resin type, slicing parameters, model orientation and support configuration.
Q: How to delete historical print files/print records on the Mini device?
A: The current firmware does not support direct deletion of print records, and this feature will be added in future firmware updates. Follow the steps below for available operations:
Q: How long does it take to print one ceramic dental crown with PioNext Mini?
A: With ceramic dental resin and a layer thickness of 0.05 mm, printing a single anterior crown (approx. 25 mm in height) takes around 15 to 20 minutes. The time can be reduced to 7–12 minutes at a maximum with a 0.1 mm layer thickness.
Note: Printing duration varies depending on model dimension, placement orientation and resin material type.
Q: What is the complete post-processing procedure for ceramic dental crowns?
A: Standard post-processing workflow for 3D printed ceramic resin crowns: