Effects of cleaning protocols on surface roughness and optical properties of thermoplastic orthodontic retainers
Cleaning strategies for orthodontic retainers should balance stain removal efficiency with material preservation. Ultrasonic cleaning provides a clinically favorable option, offering effective cleaning with minimal adverse effects on surface characteristics.
Authors
- Mengxia Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7617-1784)
- Ao Jia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9500-8667)
- Hongshan Ge
- Jian Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8562-8918)
- Zhihua Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5857-2122)
- Xiaoxian Huang
- Ziyi Wei
Institutions
- Nanchang University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Medical College (CN)
- Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Oral Investigations
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06711-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68