The Cariogenic Effect of Variations in the salt Mixture in a Synthetic Cariogenic Diet. Experimental Dental Caries in Golden Hamsters. XI

Abstract

Objective. This study investigated the effect of thermal shock on the mechanical properties of injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins. Materials and methods. Four thermoplastic resins (two polyamides, one polyethylene terephthalate, one polycarbonate) and, as a control, a conventional heat-polymerized polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), were tested. Specimens of each denture base material were fabricated according to ISO 1567 and were either thermocycled or not thermocycled (n = 10). The flexural strength at the proportional limit (FS-PL), the elastic modulus and the Charpy impact strength of the denture base materials were estimated. Results. Thermocycling significantly decreased the FS-PL of one of the polyamides and the PMMA and it significantly increased the FS-PL of one of the polyamides. In addition, thermocycling significantly decreased the elastic modulus of one of the polyamides and significantly increased the elastic moduli of one of the polyamides, the polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate and PMMA. Thermocycling significantly decreased the impact strength of one of the polyamides and the polycarbonate. Conclusions. The mechanical properties of injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins changed after themocycling.     

Properties of injection-molded thermoplastic polyester denture base resins

Objective. This study investigated the properties of injection-molded thermoplastic polyester denture base resins. Materials and methods. Two injection-molded thermoplastic polyester denture base resins (polyethylene terephthalate copolymer and polycycloalkylene terephthalate copolymer) were tested. Specimens of each denture base material were fabricated for flexural properties testing, Charpy impact testing and shear bond testing (n = 10). The flexural strength at the proportional limit, elastic modulus, Charpy impact strength and the shear bond strength of the two denture base materials were estimated. Results. The polycycloalkylene terephthalate copolymer denture base resin had significantly lower flexural strength at the proportional limit, lower elastic modulus, higher impact strength and lower shear bond strength compared to the polyethylene terephthalate copolymer denture base resin. Conclusion. The properties of the injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins composed of polyethylene terephthalate copolymer and polycycloalkylene terephthalate copolymer were different from each other. The polycycloalkylene terephthalate copolymer denture base resin had significantly lower flexural strength at the proportional limit, lower elastic modulus, higher impact strength and lower shear bond strength compared to the polyethylene terephthalate copolymer denture base resin.     

Flexural properties of denture base resins subjected to long-term water immersion

Abstract

Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the flexural properties of denture base resins subjected to long-term water immersion. Materials and methods. Four denture base resins (one conventional heat-processed, one microwave energy-processed and two pour-type autopolymerizing) were selected for this study. The specimens of each denture base material tested were fabricated according to the manufacturers' instructions (n = 10). The flexural properties of the denture base resins were measured according to ISO 20795-1. The ultimate flexural strength, the flexural strength at the proportional limit and the elastic modulus of the specimens were evaluated. Results. The ultimate flexural strengths of the heat-processed resin and the two pour-type autopolymerizing resins significantly decreased after 6 months water immersion. The flexural strength at the proportional limit of the heat-processed resin significantly decreased after 6 months water immersion, but the microwave energy-processed denture base resin and two pour-type autopolymerizing resins did not change after 6 months water immersion. The elastic moduli of the heat-processed resin, the microwave energy-processed denture base resin and one pour-type autopolymerizing resin significantly increased after 6 months water immersion. Conclusion. The flexural properties of denture base resins significantly changed after long-term water immersion.     

The effect of cycling deflection on the injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cycling deflection on the flexural behavior of injection-molded thermoplastic resins. Materials and methods. Six injection-molded thermoplastic resins (two polyamides, two polyesters, one polycarbonate, one polymethyl methacrylate) and, as a control, a conventional heat-polymerized denture based polymer of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) were used in this study. The cyclic constant magnitude (1.0 mm) of 5000 cycles was applied using a universal testing machine to demonstrate plasticization of the polymer. Loading was carried out in water at 23ºC with eight specimens per group (n = 8). Cycling load (N) and deformation (mm) were measured. Results. Force required to deflect the specimens during the first loading cycle and final loading cycle was statistically significantly different (p < 0.05) with one polyamide based polymer (Valplast) and PMMA based polymers (Acrytone and Acron). The other polyamide based polymer (LucitoneFRS), polyester based polymers (EstheShot and EstheShotBright) and polycarbonate based polymer (ReigningN) did not show significant differences (p > 0.05). None of the materials fractured during the loading test. One polyamide based polymer (Valplast) displayed the highest deformation and PMMA based polymers (Acrytone and Acron) exhibited the second highest deformation among the denture base materials. Conclusion. It can be concluded that there were considerable differences in the flexural behavior of denture base polymers. This may contribute to the fatigue resistance of the materials.     

Shear bond strength of an autopolymerizing repair resin to injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins

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Objective. This study investigated the shear bond strength of an autopolymerizing repair resin to injection-molded thermoplastic denture base resins. Materials and methods. Four injection-molded thermoplastic resins (two polyamides, a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer and a polycarbonate) were used in this study. The specimens were divided into eight groups according to the type of surface treatment given: (1) no treatment, (2) air abrasion with alumina, (3) dichloromethane, (4) ethyl acetate, (5) 4-META/MMA-TBB resin, (6) alumina and 4-META/MMA-TBB resin, (7) tribochemical silica coating or (8) tribochemical silica coating and 4-META/MMA-TBB resin. Half of the specimens in groups 1, 5, 6 and 8 were thermocycled for 10,000 cycles in water between 5–55°C with a dwell time of 1 min at each temperature. The shear bond strengths were determined. Results. The shear bond strengths to the two polyamides treated with alumina, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate and no treatment were very low. The greatest post-thermocycling bond strengths to polyamides were recorded for the specimens treated with tribochemical silica coating and 4-META/MMA-TBB resin (PA12: 16.4 MPa, PACM12: 17.5 MPa). The greatest post-thermocycling bond strengths to polyethylene terephthalate copolymer and polycarbonate were recorded for the treatment with alumina and 4-META/MMA-TBB resin (22.7 MPa, 20.8 MPa). Conclusion. Polyamide was exceedingly difficult to bond to an autopolymerizing repair resin; the shear bond strength improved using tribochemical silica coating followed by the application of 4-META/MMA-TBB resin. Both polyethylene terephthalate copolymer and polycarbonate were originally easy to bond to an autopolymerizing repair resin. However, with 4-META/MMA-TBB resin, the bond was more secure.     

Color stability,water sorption and cytotoxicity of thermoplastic acrylic resin for non metal clasp denture

PURPOSEThe aim of this study was to compare the color stability, water sorption and cytotoxicity of thermoplastic acrylic resin for the non-metal clasp dentures to those of thermoplastic polyamide and conventional heat-polymerized denture base resins.RESULTSAll types of denture base resin showed color changes after 1 and 8 weeks immersion. However, there was no significant difference between denture base resins. All specimens showed significant color changes in the coffee than green tee. In water sorption test, thermoplastic acrylic resin showed lower values than conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin and thermoplastic polyamide resin. Three types of denture base showed low cytotoxicity in cell viability assay. Thermoplastic acrylic resin showed the similar cell attachment but more stable attachment than conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin.CONCLUSIONThermoplastic acrylic resin for the non-metal clasp denture showed acceptable color stability, water sorption and cytotoxicity. To verify the long stability in the mouth, additional in vitro studies are needed.     

Impact of ZrO2 nanoparticles addition on flexural properties of denture base resin with different thickness

PURPOSEThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of incorporating zirconium oxide nanoparticles (nano-ZrO₂) in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture base resin on flexural properties at different material thicknesses.MATERIALS AND METHODSHeat polymerized acrylic resin specimens (N = 120) were fabricated and divided into 4 groups according to denture base thickness (2.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.0 mm). Each group was subdivided into 3 subgroups (n = 10) according to nano-ZrO₂ concentration (0%, 2.5%, and 5%). Flexural strength and elastic modulus were evaluated using a three-point bending test. One-way ANOVA, Tukey''s post hoc, and two-way ANOVA were used for data analysis (α = .05). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used for fracture surface analysis and nanoparticles distributions.RESULTSGroups with 0% nano-ZrO₂ showed no significant difference in the flexural strength as thickness decreased (P = .153). The addition of nano-zirconia significantly increased the flexural strength (P < .001). The highest value was with 5% nano-ZrO₂ and 2 mm-thickness (125.4 ± 18.3 MPa), followed by 5% nano-ZrO₂ and 1.5 mm-thickness (110.3 ± 8.5 MPa). Moreover, the effect of various concentration levels on elastic modulus was statistically significant for 2 mm thickness (P = .001), but the combined effect of thickness and concentration on elastic modulus was insignificant (P = .10).CONCLUSIONReinforcement of denture base material with nano-ZrO₂ significantly increased flexural strength and modulus of elasticity. Reducing material thickness did not decrease flexural strength when nano-ZrO₂ was incorporated. In clinical practice, when low thickness of denture base material is indicated, PMMA/nano-ZrO₂ could be used with minimum acceptable thickness of 1.5 mm.     

Flexural strength and moduli of hypoallergenic denture base materials

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Hypoallergenic denture base materials show no residual methyl methacrylate (MMA) or significantly lower residual MMA monomer content compared to polymethyl methacrylate-based (PMMA) heat-polymerizing acrylic resin. There is insufficient knowledge of the mechanical properties of hypoallergenic denture base materials to warrant their use in place of PMMA-based acrylic resins for patients with allergic reaction to MMA. PURPOSE: This in vitro study compared flexural strength and flexural modulus of 4 hypoallergenic denture base materials with flexural strength/modulus of a PMMA heat-polymerizing acrylic resin. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The following denture base resins were examined: Sinomer (heat-polymerized, modified methacrylate), Polyan (thermoplastic, modified methacrylate), Promysan (thermoplastic, enterephthalate-based), Microbase (microwave-polymerized, polyurethane-based), and Paladon 65 (heat-polymerized, methacrylate, control group). Specimens of each material were tested for flexural strength and flexural modulus (MPa, n = 5) according to ISO 1567:1999. The data were analyzed with 1-way analysis of variance and the Bonferroni-Dunn multiple comparisons post hoc analysis for each test variable (alpha=.05). RESULTS: Flexural strength of Microbase (67.2 +/- 5.3 MPa) was significantly lower than Paladon 65 (78.6 +/- 5.5 MPa, P <.0001). Flexural strength of Polyan (79.7 +/- 4.2 MPa, P =.599), Promysan (83.5 +/- 3.8 MPa, P =.412), and Sinomer (72.3 +/- 2.1 MPa, P =.015) did not differ significantly from the control group. Significantly lower flexural modulus was obtained from Sinomer (1720 +/- 30 MPa, P =.0007) compared to the PMMA control group (2050 +/- 40 MPa), whereas the flexural modulus of Promysan (2350 +/- 170 MPa, P =.0005) was significantly higher than the PMMA material. Microbase (2100 +/- 210 MPa, P =.373) and Polyan (2070 +/- 60 MPa, P =.577) exhibited flexural modulus similar to the PMMA material. The tested denture base materials fulfilled the requirements regarding flexural strength (>65 MPa). With the exception of Sinomer, the tested denture base resins passed the requirements of ISO 1567 regarding flexural modulus (>2000 MPa). CONCLUSION: Flexural modulus of Promysan was significantly higher than the PMMA material. Microbase and Sinomer exhibited significantly lower flexural strength and flexural modulus, respectively, than PMMA. The other groups did not differ significantly from the control group.     

Flexural properties of acrylic resin polymers reinforced with unidirectional and woven glass fibers

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Fiber-reinforced plastics for dental applications have been under development for some time. A major difficulty in using reinforcing fibers with multiphase acrylic resins, such as powderliquid resins, has been improper impregnation of fibers with the resin. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe and test a novel system to use polymer-preimpregnated reinforcing fibers with commonly used multiphase acrylic resins. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Continuous unidirectional and woven preimpregnated glass fiber reinforcements (Stick and Stick Net) were used to reinforce heat-curing denture base and autopolymerizing denture base polymers. A temporary fixed partial denture polymer was also reinforced with Stick reinforcement material. Five test specimens were fabricated for unreinforced control groups and for Stick- and Stick Net-reinforced groups. A 3-point loading test was used to measure transverse strength and flexural modulus of the materials and ultimate strain at fracture was calculated. Cross-sections of test specimens were examined with a SEM to evaluate degree of impregnation of fibers with polymer matrix. Quantity of fibers in test specimens was determined by combustion analysis. RESULTS: Transverse strength of heat-curing denture base polymer was 76 MPa, Stick reinforcement increased it to 341 MPa, and flexural modulus increased from 2550 to 19086 MPa. Stick Net reinforcement increased transverse strength of heat-curing denture base polymer to 99 MPa and flexural modulus to 3530 MPa. Transverse strength of autopolymerizing denture base polymer was 71 MPa; Stick increased it to 466 MPa; and flexural modulus increased from 2418 to 16749 MPa. Stick Net increased the transverse strength of autopolymerizing denture base polymer to 96 MPa and flexural modulus to 3573 MPa. Transverse strength of temporary fixed partial denture polymer increased from 58 to 241 MPa and flexural modulus from 1711 to 7227 MPa. ANOVA showed that reinforcement type and polymer brand affected transverse strength and modulus (P <.001). Stick Net reinforcement increased the strain at fracture, whereas Stick reinforcement decreased the strain values. SEM examination revealed well-impregnated glass fibers with polymer matrix. Quantity of glass fibers varied from 6 to 28 vol-%, the lowest being with Stick Net reinforcement and the highest with Stick reinforcement. CONCLUSIONS: Novel glass fiber reinforcements may considerably enhance flexural properties of multiphase dental polymers, which is due to proper impregnation of fibers with polymer matrix. By using Stick or Stick Net reinforcement, the strain at fracture of the material can be modified.     

Some mechanical properties of a highly cross-linked, microwave-polymerized, injection-molded denture base polymer

PURPOSE: The impact strength and the flexural properties of denture base materials are of importance in predicting their clinical performance upon sudden loading. This study compares the impact and transverse strengths and the flexural modulus of three denture base polymers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The investigation included a relatively new microwave-polymerized polyurethane-based denture material processed by an injection-molding technique, a conventional microwave-polymerized denture material, and a heat-polymerized compression-molded poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) denture material. Impact strength was determined using a Charpy-type impact tester. The transverse strength and the flexural modulus were assessed with a three-point bending test. The results were subjected to statistical analysis using a one-way analysis of variance and the Scheffé test for comparison. RESULTS: The impact strength of the microwave-polymerized injection-molded polymer was 6.3 kl/m2, while its flexural strength was 66.2 MPa. These values were lower than those shown by the two compression-molded PMMA-based polymers. The differences were statistically significant. The flexural modulus of the new denture material was 2,832 MPa, which was higher than the conventional heat-polymerized polymer but was comparable to the other microwave-polymerized PMMA-based polymer. The difference in the flexural modulus was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: In terms of the impact and flexural strengths, the new microwave-polymerized, injection-molded, polyurethane-based polymer offered no advantage over the existing heat- and microwave-polymerized PMMA-based denture base polymers. However, it has a rigidity comparable to that of the microwave-polymerized PMMA polymer.     

Fatigue properties of acrylic denture base resins

Observations were made of fractured surfaces caused by flexural and tensile fatigue tests made in polymethyl methacrylate denture base resins (PMMA). In addition, the changes in dynamic viscoelastic and tensile properties of the materials along with fatigue propagation were investigated. In the tensile and flexural fatigue tests, both the fractured surfaces, which had striations on their surfaces and cracks near the fractured section, closely resembled each other in appearance. On the other hand, all of the tensile properties, such as elastic modulus, toughness and tensile strength, decreased with the increase of the number of stress cycles in the fatigue test. The storage modulus (E') of the material decreased gradually along with fatigue propagation over the whole range of temperatures tested. The loss modulus (E") and mechanical loss tangent (tan delta) increased slightly. The fatigue limit of four commercial denture base resins varied widely from one product to another.     

Correlation in the mechanical properties of acrylic denture base resins

The aim of the present study was to measure various mechanical properties of acrylic denture base resins, including flexural modulus, flexural strength, fracture toughness, Barcol and Vickers hardness and their related properties, and to investigate correlations between different mechanical properties. Resin specimens were prepared according to manufacturers' recommended instructions. The mechanical properties were measured under specified standards. Data from the mechanical tests were examined using correlation tests. In general, the mean results for mechanical properties of each specimen group were differently ranked depending on the tested mechanical property. The flexural modulus value showed strong or reasonable positive correlation with those of proportional limit, flexural strength, and surface hardness. In contrast, fracture toughness revealed strong negative correlations with the flexural parameters and hardness values. Results of correlation tests for the different parameters can be used for estimation of mechanical performance of acrylic denture bases in clinical situation and for quality control purposes.     

Effect of silicon dioxide nanoparticles on the flexural strength of heat-polymerized acrylic denture base material: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ObjectiveThis study evaluated the influence of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) nanoparticles on the flexural strength of heat-polymerized denture base materials.BackgroundNanoparticles have been incorporated into the denture base materials in different proportions to enhance the mechanical properties. Recently, the incorporation of SiO₂ nanoparticles at low concentrations has shown promising outcomes.Materials and MethodsFollowing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) protocol, this study was designed with the following focused question: “Does the addition of SiO₂ nanoparticles improve the flexural strength of heat-polymerized acrylic resins?” The inclusion criteria included in-vitro studies that assessed the flexural strength of SiO₂ nanoparticle-reinforced heat-polymerized acrylic denture base resins tested according to American Dental Association specifications. The database search involved articles published from 2005 to 2020 on PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus using the following keywords: SiO₂, nanosilica, silica oxide, nanoparticles, denture base resin, acrylic resin, polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA, flexural strength, and mechanical properties.ResultsAmong 167 studies, five papers fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were added for the data analysis and meta-analysis. Proportions of incorporated SiO₂ nanoparticles ranged from 0.25% to 15% and the reported flexural strength values for the reinforced acrylic resin ranged from 41.25 MPa to 124.56 MPa. The meta-analysis revealed no significant effect on the flexural strength between the unmodified and the SiO₂ nanoparticle-reinforced acrylic resin.ConclusionTherefore, No particular concentration of SiO₂ nanoparticles could be recommended for heat-polymerized denture base reinforcement.     

Transverse strength and acoustic emission characteristics of commercial denture base resins

Transverse strength and acoustic emission (AE) characteristics were measured by the transverse test in deionized water at 37 degrees C on commercial denture base resins (five heat-cured type resins and one polysulfone). Difference in flexural property of five heat-cured denture base resins was not shown from the transverse deflection according to JIS, but high toughness of polysulfone was recognized in transverse deflection, flexural strength, flexural modulus, flexural rigidity, flexural proof stress, and fracture energy. The five heat-cured denture base resins showed a low AE activity, but the polysulfone resin high AE activity. Significant rates of AE for polysulfone were detected at a kgf of approximately 50-60% the maximum load. The presence of Kaiser effect in its cycle transverse test was confirmed.     

Physical Properties of Denture Base Resins Potentially Resistant to Candida Adhesion

PURPOSE: The addition of anionic charge on denture base resins has been shown to inhibit Candida albicans adhesion and to facilitate adsorption of salivary defense molecules. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical properties of a modified denture base resin for denture fabrication. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Specimens made from heat polymerizing resin Lucitone 199 were used as the control group. The two experimental groups, E-10 and E-20, had 10% and 20%, respectively, of the monomer substituted with an experimental phosphate-containing monomer. Flexural strength and modulus, water sorption, solubility, and color stability tests were conducted to ensure compliance with ADA specification No. 12. Water diffusion coefficient into the resins and stainability were also assessed. ANOVA and Scheffé tests were performed for statistical significance. RESULTS: There was an overall decline in all properties with the addition of the experimental phosphate compound. The flexural strength and modulus, water sorption and solubility for E-10, as well as the control were, however, within the ADA specifications. The diffusion coefficients were significantly different (p < 0.05) for the three groups. Staining and color specimens showed no significant difference (p > 0.05) among the three groups. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, the physical properties of the phosphate denture base resin at 10% should be suitable for denture fabrication based on the properties assessed.     

Effect of rigid rod polymer filler on mechanical properties of poly-methyl methacrylate denture base material.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of denture base material with rigid rod polymer (RRP) particulate fillers. METHODS: Specimens were fabricated from autopolymerized polymethylmethacrylate denture base resin (Palapress Heraus-Kulzer) and RRP particles were used as fillers (Parmax Mississippi Polymer Technologies, Inc.). Five groups were tested: 0 wt% RRP, 10 wt% RRP, 20 wt% RRP, 30 wt% RRP, and 100 wt% RRP. Specimens were stored dry at room temperature for 2 days or in water at 37 degrees C for 44 days before testing until failure at a three point bending test (ISO 1567) for measuring flexural properties. The surface microhardness, water sorption, and solubility were also measured. Existence of interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) between filler and denture resin was examined using solvent treatment and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). RESULTS: Specimens with RRP filler revealed higher flexural modulus, but the flexural strength decreased. Specimens with 30% RRP filler showed flexural strength of 67.4 MPa, whereas specimens without fillers gave strength of 93.9 MPa. The 100% RRP group revealed the highest flexural strength (305 MPa). Flexural strength of water-stored test specimens decreased in most groups when compared to dry specimens. Microhardness increased as a function of RRP filler. SEM micrographs revealed no IPN-network on the surface of RRP fillers. Addition of RRP fillers decreased the water sorption, whereas solubility was not affected. SIGNIFICANCE: This study revealed that although RRP polymer has good mechanical properties, addition of RRP to denture base resin as fillers did not increase mechanical properties. This was explained by lack of IPN-formation between RRP fillers and polymer matrix.     

注塑基托树脂力学性能的检测

目的：对Vertex注塑基托树脂的力学性能进行研究,为临床开展注塑技术提供理论依据。方法：分实验对照两组,实验组为注塑基托树脂,对照组为临床常用热凝基托树脂,按照2种基托树脂的操作步骤要求进行试样制备,对不同基托树脂的试样在材料试验机上测定其冲击强度、弯曲强度、弹性模量和布氏硬度,并对断面进行电子显微分析。结果：注塑基托树脂和热凝基托树脂的冲击强度分别为6.01±0.50KJ/mm^3,7.35±0.93KJ/mm^3,（P〉0.05）,弯曲强度为104.44±3.07MPa,90.19±6.88MPa,（P〈0.05）,弹性模量为2.1±0.2GPa,2.4±0.1Gpa,（P〉0.05）,布氏硬度为12.17±0.93kg/mm^2,19.57±2.89kg/mm^2,（P〈0.05）;两种基托树脂的微观结构有明显不同,注塑基托树脂内部分布着许多粒径颗粒。结论：Vertex注塑基托树脂不仅具有热凝基托树脂的抗冲击能力,还具有良好的抗弯性能,韧性佳,是一种比较好的义齿基托树脂。     

Investigation of flexural strength and cytotoxicity of acrylic resin copolymers by using different polymerization methods

PURPOSE

The aim of this study was to appraise the some mechanical properties of polymethyl methacrylate based denture base resin polymerized by copolymerization mechanism, and to investigate the cytotoxic effect of these copolymer resins.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and isobutyl methacrylate (IBMA) were added to monomers of conventional heat polymerized and injection-molded poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin contents of 2%, 3%, and 5% by volume and polymerization was carried out. Three-point bending test was performed to detect flexural strength and the elasticity modulus of the resins. To determine the statistical differences between the study groups, the Kruskall-Wallis test was performed. Then pairwise comparisons were performed between significant groups by Mann-Whitney U test. Agar-overlay test was performed to determine cytotoxic effect of copolymer resins. Chemical analysis was determined by FTIR spectrum.

RESULTS

Synthesis of the copolymer was approved by FTIR spectroscopy. Within the conventional heat-polymerized group maximum transverse strength had been seen in the HEMA 2% concentration; however, when the concentration ratio increased, the strength decreased. In the injection-molded group, maximum transverse strength had been seen in the IBMA 2% concentration; also as the concentration ratio increased, the strength decreased. Only IBMA showed no cytotoxic effect at low concentrations when both two polymerization methods applied while HEMA showed cytotoxic effect in the injection-molded resins.

CONCLUSION

Within the limitations of this study, it may be concluded that IBMA and HEMA may be used in low concentration and at high temperature to obtain non-cytotoxic and durable copolymer structure.     

Microwave disinfection: cumulative effect of different power levels on physical properties of denture base resins

Purpose: This study evaluated the cumulative effects of different microwave power levels on the physical properties of two poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) denture base resins. Materials and Methods: Eight sets of four PMMA specimens each (two polymerized in a water bath and two using microwave energy) were immersed in beakers containing 200 ml of distilled water. Each beaker was subjected to microwave irradiation for 3 minutes at a power level of 450,630, or 900 W. The surface roughness, surface hardness, linear stability, flexural strength, elastic modulus, impact strength, and fractographic properties were evaluated after either 6 or 36 simulated disinfection cycles. The data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and the Tukey post hoc test (α= 0.05). Results: The polymerization method did not influence any property (p > 0.05) except linear stability. The surface roughness (p < 0.001) and hardness (p= 0.011) increased after 36 irradiation cycles at 630 or 900 W. The resin polymerized using microwave energy exhibited greater linear distortion (p= 0.012), and there was a cumulative effect on linear stability for both resins (p < 0.001). No significant change (p > 0.05) was observed in flexural strength; however, the elastic modulus decreased (p= 0.008) after 36 disinfection cycles. The impact strength and crack propagation angles displayed no significant differences (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that microwave disinfection at 450 W to 630 W for 3 minutes is safe for PMMA.     

Comparative Evaluation of Impact and Flexural Strength of Four Commercially Available Flexible Denture Base Materials: An In Vitro Study

Poly-methyl methacrylate is a rigid material. It is generally observed that the impact and flexural strength of this material is not satisfactory and that is reflected in the continuous efforts to improve these mechanical properties. Hence there was a serious need to make another material which could overcome the limitations of the existing materials and could have better properties, like thermoplastic materials. The study was aimed to evaluate and compare the impact strength and the flexural strength of four different flexible denture base materials (thermoplastic denture base resins) with the conventional denture base material (high impact polymethyl-methacrylate). Two, machine made master moulds of metal blocks according to the size of sample holder of the equipment were prepared to test the impact and flexural strength. Total 40 samples, 10 for each group of flexible denture base materials namely: De-flex (Deflex, United Kingdom), Lucitone FRS (Densply, Germany), Valplast (Novoblast, USA), and Bre-flex (Bredent, Germany) in specially designed flask by injection molded process. For different flexible materials, the time, temperature and pressure for injecting the materials were followed as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Total 20 samples for control (Trevelon denture base materials) were prepared by compression moulded process, for each test. ANOVA test was applied to calculate p value. Unpaired t test was applied to calculate t-value. Tukey–Kramer multiple test was provided for comparison between the groups for flexural and impact strength. From the statistical analysis, it was found that, the impact strength of Group III (Valplast) was found to be the highest than all other groups and nearer to the control group. Whereas Group IV (Bre-flex) had the maximum flexural strength. The flexural strength of Group I (De-flex) was lowest than all other groups and nearer to control group. The values were found to be statistically significant but clinically non-significant with the control (p < 0.001). The overall results of the study showed that, Group III (Valplast) had the maximum impact strength and Group I (De-flex) had the lowest flexural strength, whereas Group IV (Bre-flex) had the maximum flexural strength and lowest impact strength.