Denture Polymers with Antimicrobial Properties: A Review of the Development and Current Status of Anionic Poly(methyl methacrylate) Polymers

Authors

Periathamby A. Raj, Perident Therapeutics, Inc.Follow
Andrew R. Dentino, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2013

Publisher

Future Science

Source Publication

Future Medicinal Chemistry

Source ISSN

1756-8919

Abstract

The denture base polymer poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is highly susceptible for microbial colonization resulting in denture-associated infections. Over the years research has focused on ways to modify the PMMA properties via surface and chemical modification. These studies led to the development of new denture polymers that include anionic PMMA polymers. The new anionic polymers presented the possibility of compromising the physical and mechanical properties required for denture fabrication. These obstacles were overcome by generating anionic PMMA polymers with physical and mechanical properties suitable for denture fabrication. A large body of literature is available on the anionic PMMA polymers, their antimicrobial properties and their potential for the commercial and clinical application as dental biomaterials. This article describes a review and evaluation of the anionic PMMA polymers for their suitability to serve as denture base polymers, their antimicrobial properties, their efficacy to prevent denture-induced infection and their safety in the oral environment.

Comments

Future Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 5, No. 14 (2013): 1635-1645. DOI.

Recommended Citation

Raj, Periathamby A. and Dentino, Andrew R., "Denture Polymers with Antimicrobial Properties: A Review of the Development and Current Status of Anionic Poly(methyl methacrylate) Polymers" (2013). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 327.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/327