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

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...

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Published in:	Journal of Dental Sciences
Main Authors:	Pyi Phyo Win, Szu-Yu Lai, Daniel De-Shing Chen, Bolormaa Sainbayar, Tzu-Yu Peng, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-07-01
Subjects:	3D-printed resin Orthodontics Fixed lingual retainer Water sorption and solubility Staining Flexural performance
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790225001072