K213765 · Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. · EBI · Jun 22, 2022 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K213765
Device Name
Glidewell 3DP Denture Base Resin
Applicant
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.
Product Code
EBI · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3760
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is a light-curable polymerizable resin intended to be used in conjunction with extraoral curing light equipment. Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is indicated for the fabrication and repair, by additive manufacturing, of full and partial removable dentures and baseplates.
Device Story
Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is a light-curable, methacrylate-based polymer resin used for additive manufacturing of removable dentures and baseplates. The device is intended for professional dental use. The fabrication process involves digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing (405nm wavelength) to convert liquid resin into solid dental structures, followed by curing with extraoral light equipment. The resin is available in three gingival shades (G1, G3, G4). The output is a custom-fabricated denture or baseplate. The device enables dental professionals to produce patient-specific removable prosthetics, improving clinical efficiency and patient access to dental restorations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including flexural strength, flexural modulus, water sorption, water solubility, visual shade matching, printing accuracy, packaging validation per ASTM D4169-14, and biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 and ISO 7405.
Technological Characteristics
Methacrylate/dimethacrylate-based resin with photo-initiator, stabilizer, filler, and pigments. Compatible with 405nm DLP 3D printers. Performance meets ISO 20795-1 Type 4 standards for denture base polymers. Non-sterile. Biocompatible per ISO 10993 and ISO 7405.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the fabrication and repair, by additive manufacturing, of full and partial removable dentures and baseplates in a professional dental setting.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A denture relining, repairing, or rebasing resin is a device composed of materials such as methylmethacrylate, intended to reline a denture surface that contacts tissue, to repair a fractured denture, or to form a new denture base. This device is not available for over-the-counter (OTC) use.
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June 22, 2022
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. Jiahe Li Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2144 Michelson Drive Irvine, California 92612
Re: K213765
Trade/Device Name: Glidewell 3DP Denture Base Resin Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3760 Regulation Name: Denture Relining, Repairing, Or Rebasing Resin Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBI Dated: March 22, 2022 Received: March 24, 2022
Dear Jiahe Li:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
For Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### K213765
Device Name Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is a light-curable polymerizable resin intended to be used in conjunction with extraoral curing light equipment. Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is indication and repair, by additive manufacturing, of full and partial removable dentures and baseplates.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# K213765 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. 2144 Michelson Drive. Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Primary Contact Person: Jiahe Li, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Email: Jiahe.Li@glidewelldental.com Phone: (949) 222-3516
Secondary Contact Person: Herbert Crane, VP RA/QA Email: Herbert.Crane@glidewelldental.com Phone: (949) 222-3531
Date Prenared: November 30, 2021
#### DEVICE II.
Name of Device: Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin Common Name or Usual Name: Denture Base Resin Classification Name: Denture relining, repairing, or rebasing resin (21 CFR 872.3760) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBI
#### III. PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE
GR-14 Resin System (K210298)
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is a light-cured resin for the fabrication of removable 3DP denture bases, including full and partial dentures, fabricated in a professional dental setting. The resin is compatible with DLP printers utilizing wavelengths of 405nm and is offered in G1 (standard pink), G3 (medium pink) and G4 (dark pink) shades formulated to match gingival tissue.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is a light-curable polymerizable resin intended to be used in conjunction with extraoral curing light equipment. Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is indicated for the fabrication and repair, by additive manufacturing, of full and partial removable dentures and baseplates.
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#### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS VI.
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Subject Device<br>Glidewell™ 3DP Denture<br>Base Resin | Predicate Device<br>GR-14 Resin System<br>(K210298) | Comparison | |
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| Manufacturer | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | Pro3dure Medical GmbH | N/A | |
| Product Code | EBI | EBI | Same | |
| Prescription Device | Yes | Yes | Same | |
| Intended Use | Denture base resin for partial<br>and full denture | Denture base resin for<br>partial and full denture | Same | |
| Indications for Use | Glidewell™ 3DP Denture<br>Base Resin is a light-curable<br>polymerizable resin intended<br>to be used in conjunction<br>with extraoral curing light<br>equipment. Glidewell™ 3DP<br>Denture Base Resin is<br>indicated for the fabrication<br>and repair, by additive<br>manufacturing, of full and<br>partial removable dentures<br>and baseplates. | The GR-14.1 denture is a<br>light-curable<br>polymerizable resin<br>intended to be used in<br>conjunction with extraoral<br>curing light equipment.<br>The GR-14.1 denture is<br>indicated for the<br>fabrication and repair, by<br>additive manufacturing,<br>of full and partial<br>removable dentures and<br>baseplates.<br>The GR-14.2 denture HI<br>is a light-curable<br>polymerizable resin<br>intended to be used in<br>conjunction with extraoral<br>curing light equipment.<br>The GR-14.2 denture HI<br>is indicated for the<br>fabrication and repair, by<br>additive manufacturing,<br>of full and partial<br>removable dentures and<br>baseplates. | Only the trade names<br>are different between<br>the subject device,<br>Glidewell™ 3DP<br>Denture Base Resin,<br>and the predicate<br>device, GR-14 Resin<br>System (K210298).<br>The second part of the<br>Indications for Use<br>statement for the<br>predicate device, GR-<br>14 Resin System<br>(K210298) is the same<br>as the first part, except<br>for the change in the<br>trade name from GR-<br>14.1 to GR-14.2<br>denture HI. The<br>repeated part is not<br>included in the case of<br>the subject device,<br>Glidewell™ 3DP<br>Denture Base Resin.,<br>as it would be<br>redundant. | |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | | Subject Device<br>GlidewellTM 3DP Denture<br>Base Resin | Predicate Device<br>GR-14 Resin System<br>(K210298) | Comparison |
| Design<br>Characteristics | General Design | Light-cured denture base<br>resin using 3D printing<br>technology to convert the<br>liquid resin to solid dentures<br>and baseplates | Light-cured denture base<br>resin using 3D printing<br>technology to convert the<br>liquid resin to solid<br>dentures and baseplates | Same |
| | Material<br>composition | Methacrylate/dimethacrylate-<br>based resins with photo-<br>initiator, stabilizer, filler and<br>pigments. | Methacrylate<br>/dimethacrylates, photo-<br>initiator, stabilizer, filler<br>and pigments. | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| | Additive<br>Manufacturing<br>System | GlidewellTM 3DP Denture<br>Base Resin is intended to be<br>used in conjunction with an<br>additive Computer- Aided<br>Manufacturing (CAM) and<br>curing system such as<br>Nyomo, Rapidshape,<br>Envisiontec or Asiga<br>Systems. | The GR-14 Resin System<br>is intended to be used in<br>conjunction with an<br>additive Computer- Aided<br>Manufacturing (CAM)<br>and curing system such as<br>Nyomo, Rapidshape,<br>Envisiontec or Asiga<br>Systems. | Same |
| | Bench Testing<br>(physical<br>property) | Meets the performance<br>standards for Type 4 denture<br>base polymer per ISO<br>20795-1 | Meets the performance<br>standards for Type 4<br>denture base polymer per<br>ISO 20795-1 | Same |
| | Biocompatibility | Biocompatible per testing<br>results for all applicable end<br>points per ISO 10993 and<br>ISO 7405 | Biocompatible per testing<br>results for all applicable<br>end points per ISO 10993<br>and ISO 7405 | Same |
| | Sterility | Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile | Same |
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## DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) in intended use/indications for use and technological characteristics, including technical specifications/features, material and principles of operation.
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture, has the same intended use as the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) as denture base resin. The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture, has the same Indications for Use Statement (IFUS)
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as the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298), except for the device trade name. Both the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) are light-curable polymerizable resin indicated for the fabrication and repair of full and partial removable dentures and baseplates. Both the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) are additively manufactured and cured using extraoral curing light equipment. Both the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) are indicated for prescription use only.
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) in technical features. The subject device. Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, was tested according to the test methods defined in the FDA-recognized consensus standard ISO 20795-1 Dentistry -Base polymers – Part 1: Denture base polymers for key physical properties, including flexural strength, flexural modulus, water sorption and water solubility. The testing results showed that the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin met the same performance criterial for Type 4: Light-activated materials set forth in ISO 20795-1 as the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) are similar in material composition. Both the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) are methacrylate-based resins with photo-initiator, stabilizer, filler and pigments. Despite the actual difference that might exist between the formulations, the difference does not affect the safety and effectiveness for the indended use, as verified by the safety and performance testing.
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. GR-14 Resin System (K210298) in terms of principle of operation. Both the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298) are light-cured denture base resin 3D printed using digital light processing (DLP) technology, which involves the lightmediated conversion of a liquid resin containing monomer and oligomer photopolymers to a solid object with the desired physical properties for removable dentures and baseplates.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
Non-clinical data submitted to demonstrate substantial equivalence include:
- Flexural strength and flexural modulus, according to ISO 20795-1: 2013 .
- Water sorption and water solubility, according to ISO 20795-1: 2013 ●
- Visual shade match and L*a*b shade verification ●
- Printing accuracy and printing orientation validation ●
- Packaging validation
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- Biocompatibility ●
No clinical data is included in this submission.
## Flexural Strength and Flexural Modulus
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, was tested for flexural strength and flexural modulus in accordance to ISO 20795-1: 2013. The flexural strength for Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin was tested to be greater than 65 MPa and the flexural modulus was tested to be greater than 2000 MPa, meeting ISO 20795-1: 2013 requirement for Type 4: Light-activated materials. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in technical specifications between the subject device. Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
## Water Sorption and Water Solubility
The subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, was tested for water sorption and water solubility in accordance to ISO 20795-1: 2013. The water sorption for Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin was tested to be less than 32 ug/mm3 and the water solubility was tested to be less than 1.6 ug/mm3, meeting ISO 20795-1: 2013 requirement for Type 4: Light-activated materials. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in technical specifications between the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
## Visual Shade Match and L*a*b Shade Verification
Visual shade match and L*a*b shade verification were performed on samples of the G1, G3 and G4 shade within a batch and between batches. The results met the acceptance criteria and conformed that the subject device. Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, met the color accuracy and consistency requirements for all its different shades. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in device design between the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
## Printing Accuracy and Printing Orientation Validation
Printing accuracy test was performed to validate that the physical output of the additive manufacturing system and procedure for Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin is able to meet design input dimensions within the pre-specified tolerance. Printing orientation test was performed to validate that the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, printed at different print direction within the build space relative to the device orientation and at different build plate locations are able to meet the same performance criteria. The results met the pre-specified acceptance criteria and demonstrated that the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, can be reliably fabricated at different print directions within the build space and at different build plate locations using the additive manufacturing system and procedure. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial
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equivalence based on differences in additive manufacturing process between the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
### Packaging Validation
Packaging validation was also performed for the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin. Per ASTM D4169-14, the shipping unit was tested for manual handling, compressive loads, repetitive shocks from vibration, vertical vibration environments. concentrated impacts and secondary manual handling drops. After the tests, the shipping containers were visually inspected for any damages. It was determined that Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin with its respective packaging, is suitable for use. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in product packaging between the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
### Biocompatibility
Biological evaluation within a risk management process was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018 and ISO 14971:2019. Based on the biocompatibility testing results, it was determined that there is no biocompatibility concern for the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, for its intended use with regard to cytotoxicity, skin sensitization, oral mucosal irritation, genotoxicity, subchronic toxicity, subacute systemic toxicity or systemic (acute) toxicity. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in chemical composition between the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, and the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
Based on technological characteristics and non-clinical test data included in this submission, the subject device, Glidewell™ 3DP Denture Base Resin, has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, GR-14 Resin System (K210298).
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7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.