Effect of aging and mechanical brushing on color stability and translucency of three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners of different thicknesses

3D-printed CAs demonstrated more significant color variation and less translucency in comparison to thermoformed CAs. Regular cleaning helps maintain translucency and color stability, but the choice of aligner material is crucial.

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The Angle Orthodontist
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2025-08-14
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https://doi.org/10.2319/011325-50.1
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Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
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Effect of aging and mechanical brushing on color stability and translucency of three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners of different thicknesses

Muhammet Fidan, Ibrahim Erhan Gelgor
The Angle Orthodontist
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
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Effect of aging and mechanical brushing on color stability and translucency of three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners of different thicknesses

Muhammet Fidan, Ibrahim Erhan Gelgor
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3D-printed CAs demonstrated more significant color variation and less translucency in comparison to thermoformed CAs. Regular cleaning helps maintain translucency and color stability, but the choice of aligner material is crucial.

The Angle OrthodontistVol. 96(1)
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Effect of aging and mechanical brushing on color stability and translucency of three-dimensionally printed and thermoformed aligners of different thicknesses — Muhammet Fidan, Ibrahim Erhan Gelgor · The Angle Orthodontist (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS