Direct Printed Aligner Research & Dental Biomaterials Collaboration – UK

Advancing Dental Innovation Through Precision 3D Printing, Controlled UV Processing, and Nitrogen-Assisted Polymerization

The Dentinova Research Hub is a dedicated academic collaboration platform supporting UK-based dental researchers, PhD candidates, and biomaterials investigators working in clear aligner science, additive manufacturing, and dental polymer research.

We provide research-grade direct 3D printed specimens, aligner prototypes, and nitrogen-assisted post-curing solutions designed specifically for controlled laboratory investigation and peer-reviewed publication.

Proud Research Fabrication Partner

Dentinova supports the Dental Biomaterials Department at the University of Manchester.

Our role includes precision fabrication of standardized test specimens and directly printed aligner samples using different Clear Aligner materials for controlled experimental evaluation.

We are expanding collaboration across UK universities in orthodontics, prosthodontics, dental biomaterials, and additive manufacturing research.

Research-Grade Fabrication Services

1. Direct 3D Printed Clear Aligner Specimens

We fabricate direct-printed orthodontic aligners and flat test samples using validated dental photopolymer systems, including:

• LuxCreo ecosystem-compatible materials

• Graphy (TC-85 series and related formulations)

• Senertek aligner resins

• UNIZ dental photopolymers

Additional validated materials may be processed upon request.

All specimens can be supplied with:

• Batch traceability

• Print orientation documentation

• Layer thickness disclosure

• Post-processing protocol transparency

2. Standardized Mechanical Testing Samples

Designed for reproducible laboratory evaluation:

Rectangular Bars
10 mm × 50 mm × 0.6 mm (custom thickness 0.6–0.8 mm available)

Round Discs
15 mm × 0.6 mm

Custom Geometries
Manufactured according to your experimental protocol requirements.

Applications include:

• Flexural strength and modulus testing

• Stress relaxation and creep analysis

• Thermocycling degradation studies

• Water sorption and solubility testing

• Color stability evaluation

• Surface microhardness measurement

• Degree of conversion assessment

Dimensional tolerance and repeatability are maintained for controlled comparative studies.

3D Preview of Rectangular Sample (10mm X 50mm X 0.6mm )

3D Preview of Round Disc Sample (15mm  X 0.6mm )

Exclusive Nitrogen-Assisted Post-Curing

In cooperation with Memory Aligner, Dentinova operates a commercial nitrogen-assisted curing unit in the UK for dental photopolymer research applications.

Nitrogen-assisted curing offers:

• Reduced oxygen inhibition layer

• Increased degree of conversion (DC%)

• Lower residual monomer presence

• Improved surface microhardness

• Enhanced polymer crosslink density

• Improved long-term mechanical stability

This controlled post-curing environment is particularly relevant for studies comparing:

• Direct printed aligners vs thermoformed PETG

• Surface property analysis

• Polymer aging and hydrolytic stability

• Mechanical retention under cyclic loading

Post-curing parameters are fully documented and available for research transparency.

Current Research Applications

Our fabricated specimens support investigations in:

• Viscoelastic behavior of direct printed aligners

• Force retention and stress decay profiling

• Thermomechanical aging

• Thickness-dependent modulus variation

• Polymer conversion analysis using FTIR

• Surface quality assessment under nitrogen curing

We actively encourage publication-driven collaborations.

Available Research Products:

1- Morin Powder

Please read the following article for more information about the Morin Powder and its uses.

2- Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells hDPSCs :

Please read the following article for more information about the Morin Powder and its uses.

3- Anti USAG-1 (USAG1/SOSTDC1 Recombinant Protein Antigen)

4- Mouse USAG-1 (USAG1/SOSTDC1 Protein Purity >95%

5- Human USAG-1 (SOSTDC1) Protein, Fc Tag

6- The Triple Abutment & BOPiT Concept

Designed Specifically for PhD Researchers

We understand the technical demands of doctoral research.

Dentinova provides:

• Controlled specimen thickness (0.6–0.8 mm ± precision tolerance)

• Batch consistency for comparative studies

• Multi-material comparison capability

• Custom orientation studies

• Pre-experimental technical consultation

• Documentation support for ethics and grant submissions

Our objective is to reduce fabrication variability and allow researchers to focus on experimental design and data generation.

Why Collaborate with Dentinova?

• Access to multiple direct-print aligner materials in one platform

• Nitrogen-assisted polymerization capability

• Transparent and reproducible fabrication protocols

• Rapid turnaround for experimental batches

• Experience supporting university-level biomaterials research

We position ourselves as a research partner — not merely a fabrication provider.

Research Collaboration Opportunities

We welcome collaboration in:

• Comparative material studies

• Novel resin formulation testing

• Grant-funded doctoral research

• Joint publication initiatives

• Conference abstract and poster support

If you are developing a proposal, preparing a pilot study, or initiating a PhD project in clear aligner research, we are ready to support your work.

Apply for Research Collaboration

Interested in:

• Trial sample batch

• Pilot study fabrication

• Multi-material comparison set

• Nitrogen curing validation samples

Submit a Researcher Enquiry Form below and outline your project scope.

Let’s advance clear aligner science through controlled fabrication, rigorous testing, and academic collaboration.