Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic materials for invisible orthodontics

Dent Mater J. 2011;30(6):954-9. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2011-120. Epub 2011 Nov 25.

Abstract

PETG/PC/TPU polymer blend was prepared by mechanical blending. The mechanical properties of modified PETG/PC/TPU blend were characterized using a universal testing machine, and results were compared against two commercial thermoplastic products -Erkodur and Biolon. Blending modification improved the properties of PETG/PC/TPU. When blending ratio (wt%) was 70/10/20, PETG/PC/TPU exhibited optimal mechanical properties which exceeded those of Erkodur and Biolon. Tear strength was 50.23 MPa and elongation at break was 155.99%. Stress relaxation rate was 0.0136 N/s after 1 hour, which was significantly slower than Erkodur and Biolon (p<0.05). Water absorption rate was 0.57% after 2 weeks, which was significantly lower than Erkodur and Biolon (p<0.05).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Dental Materials / chemistry*
  • Dental Stress Analysis / methods*
  • Humans
  • Materials Testing*
  • Orthodontic Retainers*
  • Orthodontics / methods
  • Polycarboxylate Cement / chemistry*
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates / chemistry
  • Polyurethanes / chemistry*

Substances

  • Dental Materials
  • Polycarboxylate Cement
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Polyurethanes
  • polyethylene terephthalate glycol
  • polycarbonate
  • Polyethylene Glycols