Mechanical properties of materials for 3D printed orthodontic retainers

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2023 Dec 31;65(6):986-992. doi: 10.3897/folmed.65.e107299.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of materials used for orthodontic retainers made by direct 3D printing and thermoforming.

Keywords: retention resin orthodontics thermoforming.

MeSH terms

  • Orthodontic Retainers*
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*