The korean journal of orthodontics (대한치과교정학회지)

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Effects of prestretch on stress relaxation and permanent deformation of orthodontic synthetic elastomeric chains

  • Chang, Jee Hae (Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Hwang, Chung-Ju (Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Ho (Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Cha, Jung-Yul (Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Kwang-Mahn (Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Yu, Hyung Seog (Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2017.11.08
  • Accepted : 2018.04.02
  • Published : 2018.11.01
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Abstract

Objective: This study was performed to investigate an appropriate degree of prestretch for orthodontic synthetic elastomeric chains focusing on time-dependent viscoelastic properties. Methods: Orthodontic synthetic elastomeric chains of two brands were prestretched to 50, 100, 150, and 200% of the original length in one and three cycles, and the hysteresis areas of the obtained stress-strain curves were determined. Acrylic plates were employed to maintain constant strain during the experiment. A total of 180 samples were classified into nine groups according to brand, and their stresses and permanent deformations were measured immediately after prestretch (0 hour), after 1 hour and 24 hours, and after 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 weeks. The relationship between stress relaxation and permanent deformation was investigated for various degrees of prestretch, and the estimated stress resulting from tooth movement was calculated. Results: The degree of prestretch and the stress relaxation ratio exhibited a strong negative correlation, whereas no correlation was found between the degree of prestretch and the average normalized permanent strain. The maximal estimated stress was observed when prestretch was performed in three cycles to 200% of the original length. Conclusions: Although prestretch benefited residual stress, it did not exhibit negative effects such as permanent deformation. The maximal estimated stress was observed at the maximal prestretch, but the difference between prestretch and control groups decreased with time. In general, higher residual stresses were observed for product B than for product A, but this difference was not clinically significant.

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