{"title":"Fluorescent Orthodontic Adhesive With APTES-Modified ZnO Quantum Dots: Bond Strength, Cytocompatibility, and Clinical Feasibility.","authors":"Jiarong Yan, Heng Sun, Zongshuai Liu, Zhonglu Yang, Ting Luo, Xiaozhu Liao, Nannan Wang, Hong He, Fang Hua","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>To develop a fluorescent adhesive by incorporating 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES)-modified ZnO quantum dots (A-ZnOQDs) and to evaluate its bond strength, rheological properties, cytocompatibility, and removal performance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>ZnOQDs were modified with APTES and blended with commercial orthodontic adhesive to construct the fluorescent adhesive, which was divided into four groups (0, 2, 4, and 6 wt.%). Shear bond strength (SBS) was measured with a universal testing machine. Rheological properties were evaluated through a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test. Cytocompatibility was assessed with a CCK-8 kit. Bracket bonding and debonding procedures were performed on a head simulator. Adhesive removal effectiveness during bonding and debonding procedures was assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference in SBS among four groups (0%: 10.06 ± 4.81 MPa, 2%: 8.98 ± 3.70 MPa, 4%: 10.88 ± 5.12 MPa, 6%: 8.09 ± 3.43 MPa, p > 0.05). DSR displayed that the rheological curves of group-2% and group-4% were close to that of group-0%. CCK-8 assay indicated cell vitality did not differ among group-0%, group-2%, and group-4% (p > 0.05). Group-4% showed less excess adhesive area (0%: 1.81 ± 1.58 mm<sup>2</sup>, 4%: 0.95 ± 1.33 mm<sup>2</sup>, p = 0.0465), less remnant adhesive area (0%: 0.73 ± 0.79 mm<sup>2</sup>, 4%: 0.07 ± 0.21 mm<sup>2</sup>, p = 0.0002), more time taken in removing excess adhesive (0%: 40.76 ± 6.44 s, 4%: 47.19 ± 8.40 s, p = 0.0046), and similar time taken in removing remnant adhesive (0%: 40.04 ± 10.05 s, 4%: 43.54 ± 10.18 s, p = 0.2365).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Fluorescent orthodontic adhesive containing 4 wt.% of A-ZnOQDs with reliable SBS, rheological properties, and cytocompatibility was successfully constructed, with proof that it can be recognised and removed efficiently.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143811933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariluce Anache Anbar Cury, Matheus Herreira-Ferreira, Leonardo Rigoldi Bonjardim, Thaís Maria Freire Fernandes, Renata Rodrigues de Almeida-Pedrin, Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramari, Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida, Ana Cláudia de Castro Ferreira Conti
{"title":"Do Objective Sleep Metrics and Psychosocial Profiles Differ in the Presence of Possible Awake Bruxism in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea? A Preliminary Polysomnographic Study.","authors":"Mariluce Anache Anbar Cury, Matheus Herreira-Ferreira, Leonardo Rigoldi Bonjardim, Thaís Maria Freire Fernandes, Renata Rodrigues de Almeida-Pedrin, Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramari, Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida, Ana Cláudia de Castro Ferreira Conti","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12931","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Poor sleep quality and psychosocial impairment are reported to be important aetiological factors for the presence of awake bruxism (AB) although with its absence of certainty. Therefore, this preliminary study aimed to investigate the relation between polysomnography (PSG) objective sleep metrics and psychosocial factors in the presence of possible AB in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) individuals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 38 OSA individuals (47.02 ± 15.01 years). All participants underwent in-laboratory PSG, and objective sleep metrics were analysed. The presence of possible AB was evaluated by the Oral Behaviour Checklist (OBC), and psychosocial factors were assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-T), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Student's t-test and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test were performed for proper comparisons (significance level of 5%).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>39.47% (15 individuals) were diagnosed with possible AB. Objective sleep metrics and psychosocial variables did not significantly differ between those with and without possible AB (p > 0.050).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study elucidates that sleep quality and psychosocial profile seem not to be different regarding possible AB presence when analysed by PSG recording. More studies comparing the subjective and objective sleep parameters and the real role of psychosocial variables in the presence of AB should be performed.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143772845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bone Thickness and Density at the Infra Zygomatic Crest and Lateral Wall of Pyriform Aperture in Various Age Groups: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Based Study.","authors":"Tehreem Fatima, Waqar Jeelani, Maheen Ahmed, Mirza Ezaaf Shuja","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12925","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12925","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective of this study was to determine and compare the bone thickness and density at the infra-zygomatic crest (IZC) and the lateral wall of the pyriform aperture (PA) among various age groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted on the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 90 subjects divided into three equal groups, that is, adolescents, post-adolescents and adults. At IZC, the bone thickness and density were measured at four sections and at four vertical levels (Z1 to Z4) with Z1 at the apical level of M1 and every next level moving superiorly with an increment of 2 mm. At PA, bone thickness and density were measured at two sections (3 mm and 6 mm from outer border of lateral wall of PA). Measurements were compared between males and females using an independent sample t-test and among three age groups using a one-way ANOVA test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At IZC, bone thickness was greatest at the Z1 level and mesial to and above the mesiobuccal root of M1. At PA, maximum bone thickness was found at 6 mm from the lateral wall of PA. The mean bone thickness and density at all sections of IZC were generally more in adults. However, at PA, bone thickness was found to be greater in adolescents.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Maximum bone thickness at IZC was found just above and mesial to the mesiobuccal root of M1. At the lateral wall of PA, more bone thickness was found at 6 mm from the outer border of PA. Bone thickness generally increased with age at IZC and decreased with age at the lateral wall of PA.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Małgorzata Bilińska, Monika Sankiewicz, Arwa Gera, Paolo M Cattaneo, Marie A Cornelis
{"title":"Clinical Effectiveness of Upper Vacuum-Formed Retainers Used in A Dual Retention Protocol After Orthodontic Treatment: Retainer Failures and Upper Arch Stability. A 24-Month Prospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Małgorzata Bilińska, Monika Sankiewicz, Arwa Gera, Paolo M Cattaneo, Marie A Cornelis","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the number of failures of upper vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) used in a dual retention protocol and the capacity to maintain upper arch stability 24 months after debonding.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>At the end of orthodontic treatment (T0), 93 consecutive patients (12-25 years) received an upper VFR for night-time use and a fixed retainer. The patients were seen 12 (T1) and 24 months (T2) after debonding. At both time points, the status of the VFR was checked. Intraoral scans were taken at T2. Upper arch dimensions were measured at both time points and compared with paired sample t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-three and 78 patients attended the T1 and T2 controls respectively. At T1, VFR failures were recorded in 28 out of 83 patients; and at T2, in 36 of 78 patients. The most common type of failure was occlusal wear (T1: 10, T2: 23). Three VFRs were fractured at T1 and 7 at T2. The upper intercanine width did not change statistically significantly from T0 to T2 (mean difference: -0.06 mm, SD: 0.74 mm, p = 0.242). Interpremolar distance (mean difference: 0.49 mm, SD: 0.97 mm, p < 0.001), intermolar distance (mean difference: 0.46 mm, SD: 1.49 mm, p = 0.003) and arch length (mean difference: -0.30 mm, SD: 0.71 mm, p < 0.001) were statistically significantly different between T0 and T2, but the difference was not clinically relevant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>VFRs present a high failure rate at 24 months, mostly because of occlusal wear and fracture. Upper arch dimensions remained fairly stable 2 years post-treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Evaluation of Using Detailing Instruments on the Final Clear Aligner for the Alignment in the Aesthetic Zone-A Randomised Clinical Trial.","authors":"Damla Arslan, Murat Tozlu","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12927","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12927","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficiency of detailing instruments on the need for refinement in a group of young adults treated with clear aligners.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study sample included 74 intraoral scans from patients who were treated in an academic setting with in-house clear aligners and needed refinement. After the first set of aligners was used, an intraoral scan was taken (T1). These scans were used as a control sample (n = 37). At the same appointment, the final aligner was activated using detailing instruments for the expression of rotation, torque and inclination according to the needs of the case. Second scans were taken 10 days later (T2) and treated as a study sample (n = 37). The two scans were then imported to Nemocast software and digital setups were performed for ideal finishing. The primary outcome variable was the number of refinement aligners.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 222 teeth in total, 52.2% received activations for rotation (78.4%); inclination (6.9%) and torque (14.7%). Reduction in the number of aligners (T1-T2) was 1.62 ± 1.53 in the study sample; 1.93 ± 1.64 in subgroup A; 2.40 ± 1.71 in subgroup B (p = 0.000; p = 0.002; p = 0.007, respectively). Intergroup comparisons revealed that the difference between groups was not significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study is a pioneer to investigate the effects of detailing instruments in clear aligner practice. This intervention created a clinically small but statistically significant decrease in the number of refinement aligners when used on the final aligner only. Applications in earlier stages can have more prominent effects on the expression of movements, which might be the subject for future investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143753859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of ACTN3 Gene rs1815739 Polymorphism and Its Effects on Mandibular Morphogenesis.","authors":"Ashwin Mathew George, Jayaseelan Vijayashree Priyadharsini, Sumathi Felicita, Shantha Sundari, Aravind Kumar Subramanian","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12919","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12919","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Genetic polymorphism of the α-actinin-3 (ACTN3) gene has an influence on the facial skeletal profile, with the activity of the α-actinins protein influencing the contractile properties of the masseteric muscles. This study examines the association between the ACTN3 rs1815739 polymorphism through a Stop Codon (changing 577RR to 577XX) resulting in variations in mandibular morphogenesis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Two hundred and fifty subjects were categorised into three groups. The control group (Group 1) comprised 100 patients with skeletal Class I malocclusion. The experimental group (Group 2) had 150 subjects with skeletal Class II malocclusions and a retrognathic mandible, divided into two groups of 75 subjects each based on the ramal heights (short ramal height-Group 2a) and (long ramal height-Group 2b). Saliva samples of the subjects were analysed to identify the genotype of the rs1815739. Tissue samples were taken to quantify the mRNA expression in the different alleles studied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Polymorphism of the ACTN3 gene with risk homozygous TT genotype was linked only to subjects with short ramal height. The highly variable polymorphic site exhibited a substitution of the ancestral allele cytosine (C) with thymine (T) inhibiting protein synthesis. The mRNA expression was also found to be reduced (p < 0.05) in the short ramal height group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ACTN3 577XX polymorphism is more common among individuals with skeletal Class II malocclusion and short ramal height in the Dravidian population. It results in decreased protein expression in the masseteric muscle, which contributes to variations in sagittal and vertical facial dimensions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143743445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MARPE Improves Long-Term Stability of Maxillary Expansion in Adolescents.","authors":"Ezgi Cansu Firinciogullari, Aslihan Ertan Erdinc, Tugce Celenk-Koca, David Cruz Walma, Sercan Akyalcin","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12922","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective (s): </strong>To evaluate and compare the long-term skeletal and dentoalveolar outcomes of conventional rapid palatal expansion (RPE) and mini-screw-assisted RPE (MARPE) in adolescent patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Fourteen patients were recruited from a cohort of patients previously treated with RPE or MARPE appliances with a history of > 10 years post-treatment. Of the initial larger sample population, these 14 patients agreed to return for a follow-up appointment. For the study purposes, the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images acquired at pre-treatment (T0), after maxillary expansion and 6 months of retention (T1), and 10-year post-treatment follow-up period (T2) were utilized. The study variables obtained from the CBCT images comprised skeletal width, palatal suture assessment, buccal and palatal bone thickness, dental tipping, and alveolar bone bending measurements. Statistical comparisons were performed using Mann-Whitney U tests. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05 for all tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MARPE resulted in more stable skeletal expansion and fewer dental side effects compared to RPE treatment. Patients treated with RPE exhibited an 80% relapse in buccal maxillary width at the premolar after 10 years, compared to a 30% relapse among those treated with MARPE. Several additional parameters showed enhanced relapse in the RPE group compared to the MARPE group, suggesting MARPE treatment results in improved long-term dentoskeletal stability.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Treatment with MARPE resulted in more stable long-term skeletal expansion and fewer dental side effects compared to conventional RPE 10 years after the completion of orthodontic treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eser Tüfekçi, Caroline K Carrico, Christina B Gordon, Steven J Lindauer
{"title":"How AI-Driven Root and Bone Predictions Can Assist Clear Aligner Treatment Planning.","authors":"Eser Tüfekçi, Caroline K Carrico, Christina B Gordon, Steven J Lindauer","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12921","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced three-dimensional (3D) imaging has revolutionised dentistry by enhancing diagnostics and treatment planning. Advanced algorithms and machine-learning techniques may enable orthodontists to analyse complex cases and predict treatment outcomes accurately. This technology facilitates the creation of customised treatment plans that consider individual tooth morphology and periodontal health, optimising force application and minimising treatment time. Since their introduction, clear aligners have gained popularity, with over 17 million people treated by 2023. Compared with fixed appliances, clear aligners offer advantages, such as better aesthetics, comfort and oral hygiene. Treating patients with a compromised periodontium requires accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. This paper reviews how AI-driven treatment planning software predicting root movement and visualising bone structures may impact treatment decisions and, ultimately, treatment outcomes. The technology behind machine learning and AI in designing clear aligners is discussed. Research shows that when viewing the cases in 3D, clinicians are more comfortable when treating crowding cases with a non-extraction approach using interproximal reduction (IPR) only. However, it was interesting to note that clinicians with extensive experience treating clear aligner patients were more comfortable using IPR to address severe crowding cases when viewed in 2D, compared with those less experienced with clear aligners. However, when the cases were visualised in 3D, both groups showed equal comfort in using IPR, as the roots were within the bone. AI-driven treatment planning software, utilising machine learning in conjunction with 3D modelling, may enhance the predictability of orthodontic movements while reducing treatment time and increasing patient satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143692971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of the Severity of Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome on Postoperative Polysomnography: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Rui Mi, Weijian Xu, Yafen Zhu, Zhijian Xie","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12920","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12920","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To explore the disparities in postoperative polysomnography (PSG) parameters among children with varying severities of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Three databases (PubMed, MEDLINE and Web of Science Core Collection) were systematically queried for English-language articles on 10 June 2024. Studies involving patients under the age of 18 who underwent surgery for OSAHS with preoperative and postoperative assessments were eligible for inclusion in this review. This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines. In all severity groups, postoperative PSG demonstrated a significant reduction in the obstructive apnea hypopnea index (OAHI), ranging from 84.2% to 94.3%. Additionally, the postoperative apnea hypopnea index (AHI) decreased by 35.4% in the group with an AHI ≥ 1/h and < 5/h, by 56.0%-72.7% in the group with an AHI of ≥ 5/h and < 10/h, and by 64.1%-87.0% in the group with an AHI ≥ 10/h. Children with more severe OSAHS are likely to derive greater surgical benefits within a 2-year timeframe. However, the long-term validity of this conclusion requires further substantiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143677074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Megan Meyer, Kamal Awad, Baylie Subjeck, Joe C Ontiveros, Venu G Varanasi, F Kurtis Kasper
{"title":"Effect of Material and Processing Lag Time on Radiant Energy Penetration and Modulus of 3D-Printed Indirect Bonding Jig Materials.","authors":"Megan Meyer, Kamal Awad, Baylie Subjeck, Joe C Ontiveros, Venu G Varanasi, F Kurtis Kasper","doi":"10.1111/ocr.12923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ocr.12923","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the effect of the time between 3D printing and post-print processing (lag time) on the modulus and radiant energy penetration of 3D-printed indirect bonding jig materials.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Three 3D-printed resins (Formlabs IBT Resin, SprintRay IDB 2, Pro3dure GR-18.1 IB) were tested for three lag times (0, 16 and 64 h; n = 10 per group). Radiant energy penetration was measured using a power meter, and Vickers hardness was assessed for composites cured through the samples. Mechanical properties were evaluated using uniaxial testing and three-point bending.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both the resin type and lag time significantly affected radiant energy penetration and composite hardness. The effect of lag time varied by resin. Young's modulus from uniaxial testing showed significant changes only for the Pro3dure resin, while three-point bending indicated significant flexibility changes only for the SprintRay IDB 2 resin.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The resin type and the lag time before post-print processing influence important functional properties of 3D-printed indirect bonding jig materials, including radiant energy penetration and flexibility. These findings suggest that optimising lag time may enhance the performance of 3D-printed indirect bonding jig materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":19652,"journal":{"name":"Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143674423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}