Analysis of radio-opacity, surface roughness, and wettability of calcium carbonate nanoparticle-reinforced three-dimensional printed acrylic resin

Riyam Imad Taha, Firas Abdulameer Farhan, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications

Published online on February 13, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundAdditive manufacturing (3D-printed) technology is a major advancement in prosthodontics, offering efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the production of high-quality prostheses. Nanoparticles have been included in three-dimensional (3D) printed ...