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Primary study · included by 2 reviews

Thermoplastic Disks Used for Commercial Orthodontic Aligners: Complete Physicochemical and Mechanical Characterization

Daniele 2020 · Daniele Valeria, Macera Ludovico, Taglieri Giuliana, et al. · Materials · 2020

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From Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) to 3D-Printed Resins: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clear Aligner Material Performance and Safety.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Daniele 2020 · Table 4; reference [24]
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Surface roughness change (μm)
Aged clear aligner materials vs Before aging or intraoral wear
MD 0.15 [-0.08, 0.38]2 studiesGRADE not reported
Ageing effects on chemical, physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of clear aligners - a systematic review.
Non-Cochrane · other · 2026 · cited as Daniele et al., 2020 · Table 2; reference 25

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

2 including reviews in total.