ArticleKorean journal of orthodontics2022
Comparison of dimensional accuracy between direct-printed and thermoformed aligners.
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61 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed retainers and aligners : A systematic review.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Pooled it
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- Forces and Moments Generated by Thermoforming Aligners and Direct-Printed Aligners: A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Biocompatibility of a novel directly printed orthodontic aligner at variable material thicknesses.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Direct-printed aligners in orthodontics: Integrating digital design, materials science, and clinical biomechanics.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2026Review
- Accuracy of orthodontic movement with nocturnal three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners : Retrospective cohort study comparing two different treatments protocols.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Article
- Comparative Assessment of Dimensional Accuracy and Fit of Aligners Manufactured by Direct Printing and Thermoforming: AnTurkish journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Force systems of direct printed and thermoformed aligners with different trimlines during rotational movements: an in vitro analysis.Progress in orthodontics · 2026Article
- Automated micro-CT quantification of clear aligner fit: a pilot comparison of manufacturing processes.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- High-Performance Recycling Biobased Photopolymers for 3D Printing.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Influence of restorative material types on 3D printed aligner accuracy using intraoral scanners.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Micro-CT evaluation of aligner fit and thickness in 3D-printed and thermoformed aligners: Differences in relation to inner-surface offset design and tooth regions.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Dimensional behaviors of direct-printed versus thermoformed clear retainers in relation to changes of inter-piece occlusal contact distribution measured by T-scan after intraoral aging: a prospective clinical study.Progress in orthodontics · 2026Article
- How stable are SLA-printed orthodontic models: a 6-month in vitro evaluation.The Angle orthodontist · 2026Article
- Next-Generation Orthodontics: Functional Resins, Biomechanics, Biocompatibility, and Current Clinical Reality of Direct 3D-Printed Aligners.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Postsurgical stability in mandibular prognathism patients undergoing a surgery-first approach: influence of postoperative orthodontic approach using clear aligners vs fixed appliances.The Angle orthodontist · 2026Article
- Fit analysis of 3D-printed versus thermoformed clear aligners for labial tooth movement using micro-CT: an in vitro study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Mechanical properties of thermoformed and direct-printed aligner materials after immersion in 37 °C water: a 14-day in vitro study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Impact of different levels of diastema and crowding on the precision of 3D-printed dental models: a comparative analysis using digital superimposition.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Thickness distribution and site-specific variability of thermoformed multilayer clear aligners: anFrontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
1 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the dimensional accuracy between thermoformed and direct-printed aligners. Methods: Three types of aligners were manufactured from the same reference standard tessellation language (STL) file: thermoformed aligners were manufactured using Zendura FLX Results: Mean absolute discrepancies in the Zendura FLX Conclusions: This study showed greater trueness and precision of direct-printed aligners than thermoformed aligners.
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