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Resin adjustment of three-dimensional printed thermoset occlusal splints: Bonding properties - Short communication
Leila Perea-Lowery1, Pekka K Vallittu2
1Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre - TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland, Itäinen Pitkäkatu 4 B (2nd floor), Turku, FI-20520, Finland.
Objectives:
To evaluate the interfacial adhesion of an autopolymerizing acrylic resin to 3D printed thermoset occlusal splints compared to thermoplastic occlusal splints.
Materials And Methods:
Cylinders made of an autopolymerizing acrylic resin were adhered to 3D printed thermoset and also to thermoplastic plates. A different surface treatment and three storage conditions were used: dry, 7 days water-storage and 14 days water-storage. Bond strength test (so-called shear-bond strength test) was afterward performed.
Results:
ANOVA (R2 = 0.764) revealed significant differences in bond strength according to material (p < 0.001) and storage (p < 0.001) but not for surface treatment (p = 0.202).
Conclusions:
The bond strength of autopolymerizing acrylic resin to 3D printed thermoset plates is higher when compared to thermoplastic plates. Bonding between acrylic resin and 3D printed splints was high enough for clinical applications.conclusion CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The bond strength values obtained in this study with 3D printed plates were at the level of generally accepted adequate bonding values for prosthetic materials.
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