Effect of phosphate ester addition on transverse strength and hardness of heat cured acrylic denture base material

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Zahraa S. abed karkosh
Basima M.A. Hussien

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Background: acrylic resin denture base consider a common denture base material for its acceptable cost, aesthetic and easy processing but still has disadvantages including easy of fracture and low impact strength. Material and method: The experimental group was prepared by addition of 15% phosphoric acid 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate ester (PA2HEME) with polymethyl methacrylate monomer; the experimental groups was compared with the control one. The specimens were prepared according to ADA specification No. 12 with dimension 65 mm x 10 mm x2.5 mm (length x width x thickness respectively). The prepared specimens were tested by three-point flexural strength utilizing Instron Universal Testing Machine (WDW, Layree Technology Co.), Shore D hardness tester used to measure hardness test. Statistical analysis used student T- test, mean and standard deviation. Results: The result of PA2HEME group showed high significant reduction comparing to the control group for both transverse strength and hardness test. Conclusion: Mixing 15% of PA2HEME with 85% methyl methacrylate (MMA) can reduce the mechanical properties of new modified polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) acrylic resin.

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Restorative Dentistry

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abed karkosh ZS, Hussien BM. Effect of phosphate ester addition on transverse strength and hardness of heat cured acrylic denture base material. J Bagh Coll Dent [Internet]. 2018 Jun. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];30(2):5-9. Available from: https://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/2788