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Repair strength of denture base resins using various methods

G L Polyzois1, R W Handley, G D Stafford

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Wales College of Medicine, Dental School, Cardiff, UK.

The European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Microwave-cured denture base resins show superior repair strength compared to conventional water bath or autopolymerized resins. This study measured repair strength using bend and impact tests for enhanced denture durability.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Denture base resins are susceptible to fracture, necessitating effective repair methods.
  • Current repair techniques involve heat-activated or autopolymerizing resins, with varying mechanical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the repair strength of denture base resins using different polymerization methods.
  • To assess the efficacy of microwave-activated polymerization versus conventional water bath and autopolymerization for denture repairs.

Main Methods:

  • Three types of denture base resins were tested: standard heat-activated, microwave-activated, and autopolymerizing.
  • Repairs were performed using conventional flasking for heat-activated resins and open gypsum molds for autopolymerizing resin.
  • Transverse bend and impact tests were employed to measure the mechanical strength of the repaired specimens.

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Main Results:

  • Resin specimens repaired using microwave irradiation demonstrated generally superior transverse strength.
  • Impact resistance was also significantly higher in specimens repaired with microwave-activated resins.
  • Both microwave-cured resins outperformed those repaired with water bath curing or autopolymerizing resin.

Conclusions:

  • Microwave-activated polymerization offers a more robust method for repairing denture base resins.
  • This technique enhances both the transverse strength and impact resistance of repaired dentures.
  • The findings suggest microwave curing as a preferred method for improved denture repair outcomes.