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Comparison of mechanical properties and color stability of various vacuum-formed orthodontic retainers: An in vitro study. | LitMetric

Comparison of mechanical properties and color stability of various vacuum-formed orthodontic retainers: An in vitro study.

Saudi Dent J

Division of Orthodontics, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Published: December 2023

Unlabelled: Vacuum-formed retainer (VFR) is the most used retainer due to its higher aesthetic properties and lower cost, their mechanical properties of are important in determining the stability and long-term use of appliances made out of them.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the flexural modulus, surface hardness, and color stability of three different VFR materials.

Methods: Three different VFR materials, namely Duran, Keystone, and Zendura, of 1 mm thickness, were tested after thermoforming for flexural modulus, hardness, and color stability. They were formed over a stainless-steel model of 12 mm diameter and 6 mm height.

Results: There were significant statistical differences (p = 0.000) in the flexural modulus and hardness of the three materials. Regarding color stability, Zendura exhibited significantly higher ΔE* values than Keystone and Duran (p < 0.05).

Conclusions: Zendura had the highest flexural modulus and hardness compared with Duran and Keystone; however, it is more susceptible to color change compared to the other tested materials.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10724479PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.09.004DOI Listing

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