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Impact testing of denture base polymers

C A Price1

  • 1Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Sydney, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia.

Australian Prosthodontic Journal
|January 1, 1993
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Polysulphone denture bases offer superior impact resistance compared to traditional acrylic resins. This advanced material provides enhanced durability for clinical applications, reducing fracture risk.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Acrylic resin has been the standard denture base material since 1936, valued for aesthetics and processability.
  • A significant limitation of current denture bases is their susceptibility to fracture under clinical conditions.
  • There is a continuous need for improved denture base materials with enhanced mechanical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact resistance of a polysulphone denture base polymer.
  • To compare the performance of polysulphone against conventional poly(methyl methacrylate) and rubber-modified methacrylate denture base polymers.
  • To identify denture base materials with superior fracture resistance for clinical use.

Main Methods:

  • Impact resistance testing of various denture base polymers under simulated oral conditions.

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  • Comparison of polysulphone with linear poly(methyl methacrylate) and four rubber-methacrylate polymers.
  • Quantitative assessment of material durability and fracture toughness.

    • Main Results:

    • Polysulphone exhibited approximately twice the impact resistance of the best-performing rubber-methacrylate polymers.
    • The polysulphone material demonstrated about four times the impact resistance of ordinary poly(methyl methacrylate).
    • Polysulphone shows significantly higher durability compared to commonly used denture base materials.

    Conclusions:

    • Polysulphone represents a promising alternative denture base material due to its exceptional impact resistance.
    • The superior mechanical properties of polysulphone suggest a reduced risk of fracture in clinical settings.
    • Further investigation into polysulphone for denture fabrication is warranted to improve patient outcomes.