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Specimens mounted on typodont models and fitted with Invisalign aligners. Typodont models were sequentially immersed in artificial saliva, tea, coffee, and red wine for 6\u2005days each, simulating 6\u2005months of consumption. Aligners were replaced every 12\u2005hours, and staining solutions were renewed daily. Color measurements were recorded at baseline and after each experimental stage using standardized digital photography, and color differences were calculated using the CIEDE2000 (\u0394E00) formula. Following the staining protocol, bleaching was performed for 6\u2005days using a 6% HP based gel applied through aligners. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal\u2013Wallis H test (P &amp;lt; .05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All groups demonstrated clinically perceptible discoloration after staining. The greatest mean color change was observed in the attachment only group (\u0394E00 = 23.30), whereas the lowest discoloration occurred in the aligners only group (\u0394E00 = 6.60). Red wine produced the greatest color change among staining agents, while tea and coffee produced comparable staining. Bleaching significantly reduced discoloration in all groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Commonly consumed staining agents produced clinically perceptible tooth discoloration. Composite attachments increased susceptibility to tooth discoloration, whereas aligners showed a protective effect by limiting color change. Bleaching with 6% HP agent applied through aligners significantly reduced discoloration. 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