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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2025

Evaluation of the physical and mechanical properties of 3D-printed resin for orthodontic fixed lingual retainers: An

Pyi Phyo Win, Szu-Yu Lai, Daniel De-Shing Chen, Bolormaa Sainbayar, Tzu-Yu Peng, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng

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Article in Journal of dental sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Pyi Phyo WinSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Szu-Yu LaiSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Daniel De-Shing ChenSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Bolormaa SainbayarSchool of Dentistry, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia.
Tzu-Yu PengSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Johnson Hsin-Chung ChengSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/Purpose: Fixed lingual retainers (FLRs) often experience structural instability, including poor adaptation, and the untwisting of spiral wires, which can lead to unwanted tooth movement. Digital workflows have enhanced the appliance's accuracy. This study evaluated the water sorption (W Materials and methods: Cylindrical 3DR specimens were immersed in distilled water and artificial saliva for 7, 14, and 30 days. W Results: W Conclusion: A hemi-elliptical 3DR design (1.0 mm thick and 2.0 mm wide) demonstrated stability in the oral environment, moderate stainability, and mechanical performance comparable to MSW, supporting its feasibility for FLRs.

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3D-printed resinFixed lingual retainerFlexural performanceOrthodonticsStainingWater sorption and solubility

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PMCPMC12254839

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