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37- Six Digital Retainers Compared for Strength and Stability

25 June 2026 · 2:25

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Comparison of Retainers: - Study: Tested 6 CAD-CAM retainers vs. traditional stainless steel. - Simulated Use: 15 years, 1.2 million chewing cycles. Key Findings: - Stainless Steel Twist-Flex: Did not fail, highest load capacity (445 N). - Titanium Grade 5: Only CAD-CAM option matching strength. - Others (Nickel-Titanium, Zirconia, Gold, Cobalt-Chromium, P.E.K.): Premature breakage or debonding. Conclusion:…

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