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International Journal of Dental Research and Allied Sciences

2025 Volume 5 Issue 1

Behavior of Photopolymerizable Orthodontic Resins in Simulated Oral Conditions: A Laboratory Study


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  1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry/Special Needs Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan.
  2. Department of Digital Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan.
  3. Department of Basic Oral Health Engineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Japan.
Abstract

The rapid integration of clear aligners into orthodontic practice has encouraged the advancement of biomechanical materials aimed at enhancing treatment efficiency. The mechanical behavior of these materials is a crucial factor in their clinical success and reliability. This study examines the Young’s modulus of Clear-Blokker® (Scheu Dental), a photopolymerizable resin utilized as an attachment material for clear aligners, and analyzes its mechanical response under varying curing durations (5 s and 10 s) and environmental settings (dry storage versus immersion in artificial saliva at 37 °C). Forty-eight cylindrical samples were fabricated and tested under quasistatic compression after a 14-day period. A multifactorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed at a 5% significance threshold to assess variance differences. Samples immersed in artificial saliva demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in Young’s modulus compared with those stored in dry conditions (p = 0.0213). However, curing duration did not show a significant influence. Findings indicate that Clear-Blokker® exhibits mechanical behavior comparable to conventional clear aligner materials, making it a suitable adjunct for orthodontic biomechanics. Nonetheless, additional long-term clinical investigations are needed to validate its durability and effectiveness in the oral environment.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Huy DTN, Kikuta J, Watanabe Y. Behavior of Photopolymerizable Orthodontic Resins in Simulated Oral Conditions: A Laboratory Study. Int J Dent Res Allied Sci. 2025;5(1):81-7. https://doi.org/10.51847/3DRms8Ts08
APA
Huy, D. T. N., Kikuta, J., & Watanabe, Y. (2025). Behavior of Photopolymerizable Orthodontic Resins in Simulated Oral Conditions: A Laboratory Study. International Journal of Dental Research and Allied Sciences, 5(1), 81-87. https://doi.org/10.51847/3DRms8Ts08
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