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Effects of aging on the tensile strength and surface condition of orthodontic aligners: a comparative study of five
Lucie Kuntz1, Lionel Aranda2, Christophe Rapin2,3
1Department of Orthodontics, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France.
Background/Objective:
The objective of this study is to determine the effect of aging on tensile strength and surface condition of orthodontic aligners on days 0, 1, 5, 7, 10, and 14.
Materials/Methods:
The total sample of 80 aligners included five brands (Accusmile®, Angel®, GRAPHY®, Invisalign® and Suresmile®) were placed in a thermocycler to imitate the temperature variations of the oral cavity and accelerate aging for 50, 250, 350, 500, and 700 cycles. The mechanical tensile properties (Young's modulus E, yield strength YS, maximum elastic stress MES, Ultimate Tensile Strength UTS, and maximum stress MS) were measured by Universal Testing Machine at a rate of 5 mm of deformation per minute for 4 minutes. Microscopic observations were made under a voltage of 10 kV at magnifications times 50, 250, 500, 1000, and 2500 after cleaning with ethanol and ultrasound then metallization with gold.
Results:
YS and MES of Angel® aligners are statistically reduced after five days of aging (P = .003). Aligners from the most rigid to the most flexible are (decreasing E): Accusmile® > GRAPHY® > Suresmile® > Invisalign® > Angel®. Surface conditions also deteriorated with aging (appearance of scratches, porosity, cracks, etc.). GRAPHY® aligners are more heterogeneous and weaker than others.
Limits:
In vitro study.
Conclusion:
Mechanical properties of Accusmile®, GRAPHY®, Invisalign®, and Suresmile® were not affected by aging. YS and MES were reduced from day 5 for Angel® aligners. Surface conditions are also altered by aging.
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