Effect of Phosphate Group Addition on the Properties of Denture Base Resins

Authors

Gaurav Puri, Marquette University
David W. Berzins, Marquette UniversityFollow
Virendra B. Dhuru, Marquette UniversityFollow
Periathamby A. Raj, Marquette UniversityFollow
Sameer K. Rambhia, Marquette University
Gunjan Dhir, Tufts University
Andrew R. Dentino, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

7 p.

Publication Date

10-2008

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

Source ISSN

0022-3913

Abstract

Statement of problem

Acrylic resins are prone to microbial adherence, especially by Candida albicans. Surface-charged resins alter the ionic interaction between the denture resin and Candida hyphae, and these resins are being developed as a means to reduce microbial colonization on the denture surface.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of phosphate-containing polymethyl methacrylate resins for their suitability as a denture material.

Material and methods

Using PMMA with cross-linker (Lucitone 199) as a control, 4 experimental groups containing various levels of phosphate with and without cross-linker were generated. The properties examined were impact strength, fracture toughness, wettability (contact angle), and resin bonding ability to denture teeth. Impact strength was tested in the Izod configuration (n=16), and fracture toughness (n=13) was measured using the single-edge notched bend test. Wettability was determined by calculating the contact angle of water on the material surface (n=12), while ISO 1567 was used for bonding ability (n=12). The data were analyzed by 1- and 2-way ANOVA (α=.05).

Results

A trend of increased hydrophilicity, as indicated by lower contact angle, was observed with increased concentrations of phosphate. With regard to the other properties, no significant differences were found when compared with the control acrylic resin.

Conclusions

No adverse physical effect due to the addition of a phosphate-containing monomer was found in the acrylic denture resins. Additional mechanical and physical properties, biocompatibility, and clinical efficacy studies are needed to confirm the in vivo anti-Candida activity of these novel resins.

Comments

Accepted version. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Vol. 100, No. 4 (October 2008): 302-308. DOI. © 2008 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Puri, Gaurav; Berzins, David W.; Dhuru, Virendra B.; Raj, Periathamby A.; Rambhia, Sameer K.; Dhir, Gunjan; and Dentino, Andrew R., "Effect of Phosphate Group Addition on the Properties of Denture Base Resins" (2008). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 79.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/79