Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners
ABSTRACT Clear aligners have gained widespread popularity as a comfortable and aesthetically appealing alternative to traditional braces; however, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the interplay between aligner thickness, color stability, and cleaning efficacy. This study addresses these...
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| author | Aisyah Safi'ai Muhammad Imam Ammarullah Muhammad Hanif Baharuddin Nur Syafiqah Faidzul Hassan Muhammad Hanif Ramlee |
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| description | ABSTRACT Clear aligners have gained widespread popularity as a comfortable and aesthetically appealing alternative to traditional braces; however, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the interplay between aligner thickness, color stability, and cleaning efficacy. This study addresses these gaps by systematically assessing the mechanical strength, color stability, and cleaning efficiency of BioMed Clear resin‐based aligners fabricated at different thicknesses. Seven aligner thicknesses, ranging from 0.50 to 1.10 mm, were designed and 3D‐printed using advanced scanning technologies. Mechanical compression testing revealed significant differences in compressive strength based on aligner thickness (p < 0.05), with the 0.60 mm thickness demonstrating optimal resistance. To assess color stability, aligners were exposed to stain solutions, where turmeric induced the most pronounced discoloration. Cleaning efficacy experiments indicated that gargling was the most effective agent for stain removal. These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization of aligner thickness for enhanced mechanical performance and patient comfort. Furthermore, the study highlights effective cleaning strategies to maintain oral hygiene and aligner aesthetics during orthodontic intervention. This research contributes to the advancement of aligner design and fabrication, offering evidence‐based recommendations for improving clinical outcomes in orthodontic practice. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aa7b62aa87ed4fcd988e2364f2cd5c312025-08-20T02:54:02ZengWileyEngineering Reports2577-81962025-03-0173n/an/a10.1002/eng2.70052Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental AlignersAisyah Safi'ai0Muhammad Imam Ammarullah1Muhammad Hanif Baharuddin2Nur Syafiqah Faidzul Hassan3Muhammad Hanif Ramlee4Bone Biomechanics Laboratory (BBL), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Johor MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Diponegoro Semarang Central Java IndonesiaBone Biomechanics Laboratory (BBL), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Johor MalaysiaBone Biomechanics Laboratory (BBL), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Johor MalaysiaBone Biomechanics Laboratory (BBL), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Johor MalaysiaABSTRACT Clear aligners have gained widespread popularity as a comfortable and aesthetically appealing alternative to traditional braces; however, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the interplay between aligner thickness, color stability, and cleaning efficacy. This study addresses these gaps by systematically assessing the mechanical strength, color stability, and cleaning efficiency of BioMed Clear resin‐based aligners fabricated at different thicknesses. Seven aligner thicknesses, ranging from 0.50 to 1.10 mm, were designed and 3D‐printed using advanced scanning technologies. Mechanical compression testing revealed significant differences in compressive strength based on aligner thickness (p < 0.05), with the 0.60 mm thickness demonstrating optimal resistance. To assess color stability, aligners were exposed to stain solutions, where turmeric induced the most pronounced discoloration. Cleaning efficacy experiments indicated that gargling was the most effective agent for stain removal. These findings provide valuable insights into the optimization of aligner thickness for enhanced mechanical performance and patient comfort. Furthermore, the study highlights effective cleaning strategies to maintain oral hygiene and aligner aesthetics during orthodontic intervention. This research contributes to the advancement of aligner design and fabrication, offering evidence‐based recommendations for improving clinical outcomes in orthodontic practice.https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70052cleaning agentsclear alignerscolor stabilitydental materialsmalocclusionmechanical strength |
| spellingShingle | Aisyah Safi'ai Muhammad Imam Ammarullah Muhammad Hanif Baharuddin Nur Syafiqah Faidzul Hassan Muhammad Hanif Ramlee Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners Engineering Reports cleaning agents clear aligners color stability dental materials malocclusion mechanical strength |
| title | Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners |
| title_full | Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners |
| title_short | Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Cleaning Efficacy of BioMed Clear Resin‐Based Dental Aligners |
| title_sort | evaluation of mechanical properties color stability and cleaning efficacy of biomed clear resin based dental aligners |
| topic | cleaning agents clear aligners color stability dental materials malocclusion mechanical strength |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70052 |
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