Influence of pH levels and beverage exposure on force decay and color stability of orthodontic elastomeric chains: An experimental study

• Main Authors: Tadeja Blagec (Author), Luka Šimunović (Author), Sandra Pili Gjumlić (Author), Ivana Šutej (Author), Senka Meštrović (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim of study: To assess the impact of pH level on force decay and color stability of orthodontic elastomeric chains (EOC) after exposure to commonly used beverages. Materials and methods: A total of 120 chain cuts were prepared from 2 different manufacturers (GC Orthodontics Europe GmbH, Breckerfeld...