[HTML][HTML] Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials
Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and
manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of …
manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of …
Direct 3D printing of clear orthodontic aligners: current state and future possibilities
The recent introduction of three-dimensional (3D) printing is revolutionizing dentistry and is
even being applied to orthodontic treatment of malocclusion. Clear, personalized …
even being applied to orthodontic treatment of malocclusion. Clear, personalized …
Mechanical and geometric properties of thermoformed and 3D printed clear dental aligners
Introduction The aim of this research was to compare compressive mechanical properties
and geometric inaccuracies between conventionally manufactured thermoformed Duran …
and geometric inaccuracies between conventionally manufactured thermoformed Duran …
Comparison of translucency, thickness, and gap width of thermoformed and 3D-printed clear aligners using micro-CT and spectrophotometer
The present study compared the thickness and gap width of thermoformed and 3D-printed
clear aligners (CAs) using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and evaluated their …
clear aligners (CAs) using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and evaluated their …
Thermo-mechanical properties of 3D printed photocurable shape memory resin for clear aligners
To overcome the limitations of the conventional vacuum thermoforming manufacturing
method, direct 3D printing of clear aligners has been developed. The present study …
method, direct 3D printing of clear aligners has been developed. The present study …
Mechanical properties of thermoplastic polymers for aligner manufacturing: in vitro study
The use of metal-free thermoplastic materials plays a key role in the orthodontic digital
workflow due to the increasing demand for clear aligner treatments. Three thermoplastic …
workflow due to the increasing demand for clear aligner treatments. Three thermoplastic …
Thickness of orthodontic clear aligners after thermoforming and after 10 days of intraoral exposure: a prospective clinical study
Background Clear aligners (CA) are among the most chosen orthodontic therapies for
patients who require an invisible treatment. Previous studies showed that the thermoforming …
patients who require an invisible treatment. Previous studies showed that the thermoforming …
Clinical performances and biological features of clear aligners materials in orthodontics
In recent years, aesthetic concerns regarding orthodontic appliances have significantly
increased due to the growing number of adult patients undergoing orthodontic therapy …
increased due to the growing number of adult patients undergoing orthodontic therapy …
Computer-aided finite element model for biomechanical analysis of orthodontic aligners
Objectives To design a finite element (FE) model that might facilitate understanding of the
complex mechanical behavior of orthodontic aligners. The designed model was validated by …
complex mechanical behavior of orthodontic aligners. The designed model was validated by …
Potential application of 4D technology in fabrication of orthodontic aligners
Objectives: To investigate and quantify forces generated by three-dimensional-printed
aligners made of shape memory polymers (four-dimensional [4D] aligner). Methods: Clear X …
aligners made of shape memory polymers (four-dimensional [4D] aligner). Methods: Clear X …