Research: Polymers
Effect of sealer coating and storage methods on the surface roughness of soft liners
A soft lining is applied under a removable prosthesis for various reasons. The porosity of the lining material may increase colonization by microorganisms and cause tissue inflammation.Effect of different initial finishes and Parylene coating thickness on the surface properties of coated PMMA
The colonization of microorganisms on acrylic resin dentures may result in denture-induced stomatitis. No efficient coating has yet been proposed to address this issue.Color change of soft silicone relining materials after storage in artificial saliva
The interaction between artificial saliva and color change of silicone soft liners has not been clarified.In vitro study of the antibacterial properties and impact strength of dental acrylic resins modified with a nanomaterial
The accumulation of bacteria on the surface of dental prostheses can lead to systemic disease.Mechanical properties, fracture resistance, and fatigue limits of short fiber reinforced dental composite resin
Cycling masticatory loads decrease the strength of particulate filler composites (PFCs) and initiate the failure process by fatigue. The life expectancy of a composite resin restoration under stress remains difficult to predict.Effects of organic-inorganic hybrid coating on the color stability of denture base resins
Denture base resin may be exposed to different conditions for long periods, resulting in varying degrees of staining, discoloration, and distortion.Color stability of denture resins after staining and exposure to cleansing agents
Hard denture acrylic resins must maintain color stability to remain esthetic.Determining color difference thresholds in denture base acrylic resin
In restorative prostheses, color is important, but the choice of color difference formula used to quantify color change in acrylic resins is not straightforward.Evaluation of add-on methods for bis-acryl composite resin interim restorations
Interim restoration materials should allow easy add-on for repair and modification; however, bis-acryl composite resins are reported to have unfavorable performance in this regard.Influence of surface sealant agents on the surface roughness and color stability of artificial teeth
Although various surface sealant agents are available and recommended for chairside polishing procedures, their effect on the surface roughness and color stability of denture teeth is not clear.Biocompatibility of 4-META/MMA-TBB resin used as a dental luting agent
The bonding and biological properties of currently used luting/cementing materials need to be improved. 4-Acryloyloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride/methyl methacrylate-tri-n-butylborane (4-META/MMA-TBB) resin is primarily used for splinting mobile teeth or treating fractured teeth. It undergoes moisture-resistant polymerization and bonds strongly to dentin and metals.Wear resistance of a modified polymethyl methacrylate artificial tooth compared to five commercially available artificial tooth materials
Wear resistance is a limitation of artificial denture teeth. Improving the wear resistance of conventional artificial denture teeth is of value to prosthodontic patients.Long-term clinical evaluation of the color stability and stainability of acrylic resin denture teeth
The color stability and staining of acrylic resin denture teeth remains an esthetic problem for complete denture wearers.Effects of glass fiber mesh with different fiber content and structures on the compressive properties of complete dentures
No study has yet evaluated the strength of complete dentures reinforced with glass fiber meshes with different content and structures.Influence of denture tooth thickness on fracture mode of thin acrylic resin bases: An experimental and finite element analysis
The optimum selection of denture teeth for patients with a reduced interarch distance has not been established.Penetration depth of monomer systems into acrylic resin denture teeth used as pontics
The ways of softening and dissolving the surface of acrylic resin denture teeth need to be specified to obtain more durable prosthetic treatments that include resin denture teeth.Effect of liquid polishing materials on the stainability of bis-acryl interim restorative material in vitro
The discoloration of interim restorations may negatively affect a patient’s perception of treatment.The effect of photopolymerization on the degree of conversion, polymerization kinetic, biaxial flexure strength, and modulus of self-adhesive resin cements
Understanding the effect of the degree of conversion on the mechanical properties of auto- and dual-polymerizing self-adhesive resin cements leads to a better estimation of their performance in different clinical scenarios.
