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Stereolithographic 3D Printing with Renewable Acrylates
Published on: September 12, 2018
[Reticulate polymers used in obtaining new dental materials]
Dana Gabriela Budală1, Cristina Doina Vlad, Norina Consuela Forna
1Facultatea de Medicină Dentară, Catedra de Proteze Amovibile si Tehnologia Protezelor Dentare, Universitatea de Medicină si Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi.
Summary
New acrylic polymers with a cross-linked structure were synthesized using a template method. These novel biomaterials are chemically, thermally, and mechanically inert, offering improved properties for dental applications.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Context:
- Development of advanced polymers for specialized applications.
- Need for inert and stable materials in biomedical fields.
- Advancements in cross-linked polymer synthesis techniques.
Purpose:
- To characterize novel acrylic cross-linked polymers synthesized using a template method.
- To investigate the properties of polymers capable of retaining template form.
- To explore the potential of these polymers as improved biomaterials.
Summary:
- New acrylic cross-linked polymers were synthesized using dimethacrylate monomers and benzoyl peroxide initiation.
- A template-assisted method was employed, enabling the polymers to "save" the template's form.
- The resulting reticulate polymers exhibit chemical, thermal, and mechanical inertness and are non-biodegradable.
Impact:
- Provides new, inert biomaterials for dental applications.
- Enhances the diversity and performance of existing dental materials.
- Offers non-toxic, non-degradable polymer options for biomedical use.
