A standardized protocol for clear aligner thickness measurement using a 3D-printed auxiliary device
The 3D-printed auxiliary device-based protocol provides a precise and operator-independent method for CA thickness measurement, offering a tool for quality control and providing a foundation for future research on material advancement and design optimization to improve aligner functionality.
Authors
- Xiaoqin Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4375-9159)
- Xianglong Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7650-8204)
- Qingying Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5954-1958)
- Peilin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9136-0882)
- Chaoran Xue
- Ding Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5058-4329)
- Junyan Leng
- Peiqi Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8327-1700)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (CN)
- National Clinical Research (US)
- Stomatology Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Angle Orthodontist
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2319/112724-977.1
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China