ArticleThe Angle orthodontist2019
Long-term effects of different cleaning methods on copolyester retainer properties.
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate light transmittance, surface roughness, and flexural modulus of copolyester retainer material after long-term exposure to different cleaning methods. MATERIALS AND
methodsStandardized copolyester retainer specimens (ACE) were subjected to seven chemical cleaning solutions for 6 months: Invisalign cleaning crystals, Retainer Brite, Polident, Listerine mouthwash, 2.5% acetic acid, 0.6% NaClO, and 3% H
resultsThe results indicated that light transmittance through the specimens decreased significantly from baseline for all cleaning methods at 6 months. Flexural modulus of the specimens decreased significantly for all cleaning methods except Invisalign crystals and Retainer Brite ( P > .05). The Listerine group demonstrated the worst light transmittance change while H
conclusionsThe results suggest that different cleaning methods affect long-term physical properties of the ACE retainer material. At the present time, none of these cleaning methods is ideal for copolyester retainer material.
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