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Artificial Aging and Its Impact on Surface Properties of Conventional and CAD-CAM Occlusal Splint Materials: An In Vitro Comparative Study.

International journal of dentistry · Uma U, Chansri J, Itthipornpaisan T, Thahong T · 2026-09-09

Researchers compared three occlusal splint materials (heat-cured acrylic, milled, and 3D-printed) before and after artificial aging, finding that milled material showed superior surface roughness, color stability, and hardness, while artificial aging reduced hardness across all materials.

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