Retrospective study evaluates surface wear of composite resin attachments over 6 months, suggesting material choice affects durability.
The wear of orthodontic attachments was greatly influenced by the type of composite resin. During the third and sixth months of the clinical period, G-ænial Universal Injectable resin demonstrated significantly greater surface wear than other resins. After 6 months, Tokuyama Estelite Universal Flow displayed the least surface wear.
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