VOCO V-Print SG
VOCO has been in the business of making dental materials for decades and yet to this day I find it somewhat surprising that their dental resin range isn’t that well-known.
V-Print SG is VOCO’s spin on a traditional surgical guide resin. It’s really quite simple. It is odour-free, prints predictably, washes nicely and comes out neutral clear. Honestly, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Uses:
Printing of autoclavable surgical guides
Where can you print it:
Multiple open system 3D printer brands support VOCO resins – Ackuretta, Asiga, RapidShape, Shining 3D, etc.
The low down:
V-Print SG prints consistently across a range of different popular 3D printers globally meaning you won’t necessarily be locked into particular hardware. While other surgical resins try different shades or textures, VOCO has kept it very safe and traditional. I haven’t had any issues of guides cracking during surgery and printed guides are fine to be autoclaved. I personally use a low-temperature/gentle cycle on my autoclave. There is a slight colour change from a pale amber shade to clear once autoclaved.
Points to note:
In recent times, the formula for many VOCO resins have been changed to remove certain photoinitiators that will soon be disallowed in Europe. Just make sure your print settings are up-to-date and you are printing with the right version of the resin. Like all VOCO resins, they are cured in a range of curing units – I’ve found the Otoflash to be best option.
TLDR:
V-Print SG is a safe surgical guide that is accessible across a variety of platforms. While it lacks particularly defining features, it gets the job done effectively and without drama. What more could we ask for in a printed surgical guide?