ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2023
Effects of Polishing and Artificial Aging on Mechanical Properties of Dental LT Clear
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Ageing effects on chemical, physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of clear aligners - a systematic review.Progress in orthodontics · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative analysis of different types of occlusal splints for the management of sleep bruxism: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2024Pooled it
- Influence of Printing Orientation and Ageing on Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Resins for Occlusal Splints.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Next-Generation Orthodontics: Functional Resins, Biomechanics, Biocompatibility, and Current Clinical Reality of Direct 3D-Printed Aligners.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- The Influence of Thermal and Mechanical Aging on the Flexural Properties of Conventional and 3D-Printed Materials Used in Occlusal Splints Manufacturing.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Artificial Aging and Its Impact on Surface Properties of Conventional and CAD-CAM Occlusal Splint Materials: An In Vitro Comparative Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Three-Dimensionally Printed Splints in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Efficacy and Predictability of Maxillary and Mandibular Dental Arch Expansion with Clear Aligners in Prepuberal Subjects: A Digital Retrospective Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Static and dynamic mechanical properties of 3D-printed clear resin with embedded orthodontic metal wire.Progress in orthodontics · 2025Article
- 4D-Printed Smart Materials in Clear Aligner Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review :.Galen medical journal · 2025Review
- Evaluating fatigue resistance in occlusal veneers: a comparative study of processing techniques and material thickness of lithium disilicate (IPS e.max Press vs. IPS e.max CAD).BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Influence of 3D printing system, postpolymerization and aging protocols on resin flexural strength and dimensional stability for printing occlusal splints, models and temporary restorations.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Radioprotection Performance Evaluation of 3D-Printed and Conventional Heat-Cured Dental Resins for Radiotherapy Prostheses.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2024Article
- The wettability of complete denture base materials constructed by conventional versus digital techniques: an in-vitro study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- The Effect of Build Angle and Artificial Aging on the Accuracy of SLA- and DLP-Printed Occlusal Devices.Polymers · 2024Article
- Clinical effect of digitalized designed and 3D-printed repositioning splints in the treatment of anterior displacement of temporomandibular joint disc.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Vat Photopolymerization 3D Printing in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Actual Popular Technologies.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Short-Term Effects of 3D-Printed Occlusal Splints and Conventional Splints on Sleep Bruxism Activity: EMG-ECG Night Recordings of a Sample of Young Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Literature Review of an Anterior Deprogrammer to Determine the Centric Relation and Presentation of Cases.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The Impact of Adding Chitosan Nanoparticles on Biofilm Formation, Cytotoxicity, and Certain Physical and Mechanical Aspects of Directly Printed Orthodontic Clear Aligners.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Three-dimensional printing has become incorporated into various aspects of everyday life, including dentistry. Novel materials are being introduced rapidly. One such material is Dental LT Clear by Formlabs, a resin used for manufacturing occlusal splints, aligners, and orthodontic retainers. In this study, a total of 240 specimens, comprising two shapes (dumbbell and rectangular), were evaluated through compression and tensile tests. The compression tests revealed that the specimens were neither polished nor aged. However, after polishing, the compression modulus values decreased significantly. Specifically, the unpolished and nonaged specimens measured 0.87 ± 0.02, whereas the polished group measured 0.086 ± 0.03. The results were significantly affected by artificial aging. The polished group measured 0.73 ± 0.05, while the unpolished group measured 0.73 ± 0.03. In contrast, the tensile test proved that the specimens showed the highest resistance when the polishing was applied. The artificial aging influenced the tensile test and reduced the force needed to damage the specimens. The tensile modulus had the highest value when polishing was applied (3.00 ± 0.11). The conclusions drawn from these findings are as follows: 1. Polishing does not change the properties of the examined resin. 2. Artificial aging reduces resistance in both compression and tensile tests. 3. Polishing reduces the damage to the specimens in the aging process.
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