Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Microwave processing for denture relines, repairs, and rebases

M D Turck1, M W Richards

  • 1Prosthodontic Department, Naval Dental School, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Md.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Differential protein stability and clinical responses of EML4-ALK fusion variants to various ALK inhibitors in advanced ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2017
Same author

Phosphorylation sites on calcium channel alpha1 and beta subunits regulate ERK-dependent modulation of neuronal N-type calcium channels.

Cell calcium·2006
Same author

The metal-ion-dependent adhesion site in the Von Willebrand factor-A domain of alpha2delta subunits is key to trafficking voltage-gated Ca2+ channels.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2005
Same author

A simple screening test for color matching in dentistry.

General dentistry·2001
Same author

Working times and dimensional accuracy of the one-step putty/wash impression technique.

Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists·1999
Same author

Short report: hematologic changes in acute, imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·1999
Same journal

Effects of prosthetic screw modifications and tightening conditions on mechanical outcomes in screw-retained implant restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
Same journal

Influence of silane-containing universal adhesives and separate silanization on lithium disilicate bond strength.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
Same journal

Clinical, radiographic, and esthetic outcomes of the socket shield technique versus conventional postextraction implant placement: A systematic review.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
Same journal

Response to Letter to the Editor regarding, "Dimensional accuracy and clinical adaptation of monolithic zirconia crowns…" and "Effect of finish line designs on the dimensional accuracy of monolithic zirconia crowns".

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
Same journal

Risk factors in peri-implantitis: A narrative review.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
Same journal

Vat photopolymerization-printed zirconia veneered with porcelain: Mechanical properties, fatigue properties, and fractographic analysis.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
See all related articles

Microwave processing efficiently polymerizes poly(methyl methacrylate) for dentures. This technique simplifies and improves denture relines, repairs, and rebasing procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a common denture base material.
  • Conventional heat polymerization methods for PMMA can be time-consuming and may lead to polymerization shrinkage.
  • Microwave processing offers a potentially faster and more accurate alternative for PMMA polymerization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and expand the applications of microwave processing beyond initial denture fabrication.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of microwave technique in improving standard laboratory procedures for denture modifications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing standard laboratory procedures in conjunction with microwave processing.
  • Applying the microwave technique to denture relining procedures.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Applying the microwave technique to denture repair procedures.
  • Applying the microwave technique to the rebasing of partial dentures.

    • Main Results:

    • Microwave processing proved to be an efficient and accurate method for polymerizing PMMA resin.
    • The microwave technique was successfully adapted to simplify and enhance denture relines.
    • The microwave technique demonstrated improvements in denture repair processes.
    • Rebasing of partial dentures was simplified and improved using the microwave method.

    Conclusions:

    • Microwave processing is a versatile and effective technique for various dental laboratory applications involving PMMA.
    • The integration of microwave technology offers significant advantages in terms of efficiency and accuracy for denture maintenance and repair.
    • Further adoption of this technique can streamline dental laboratory workflows and improve patient outcomes.