Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-05 | 164-170
Original Research Article
A Comparative Evaluation of Impact Strength, Compressive Strength, Tensile Strength, Hardness and Dimensional accuracy of Autopolymerized, Postpolymerized Microwave Exposed Autopolymerized and Heat-Cured Denture Base Resins- An in Vitro Study
Dr. Rachna Maheshwari, Dr. Anuj Singh Parihar
Published : May 30, 2018
Abstract
Several denture based materials have been used with a wide range of
applications. Several techniques have been used in recent time to improve its properties
for better durability, strength and working. To compare Impact Strength, Compressive
Strength, Tensile Strength, Hardness and Dimensional accuracy of autopolymerized,
postpolymerized microwave exposed autopolymerized and heat-cured denture base
resins. Specimens were prepared by different modes of polymerization using
autopolymerization technique, microwave post-polymerization treatment of
autopolymerized acrylic resin and conventional water bath technique. The specimens
were then subjected to various tests to evaluate strength (Impact, compressive, Tensile)
and Hardness. There is statistically significant difference was found between mean
impact strength and compressive strength of autopolymerized, postpolymerized
microwave exposed autopolymerized and heat-cured denture base resin. There is no
statistically significant difference between mean tensile strength of autopolymerized
acrylic resin and postpolymerized microwave exposed autopolymerized acrylic resin
(p=1.000) but a statistically significant difference was found between mean tensile
strength of autopolymerized acrylic resin and heat-cured denture base resins (p=0.001).
There was a statistically significant difference between mean Rockwell Hardness
Number of autopolymerized acrylic resin and postpolymerized microwave exposed
autopolymerized acrylic resin (p=0.005). A statistically significant difference was also
found between mean Rockwell Hardness Number of postpolymerized microwave
exposed autopolymerized acrylic resin and heat-cured denture base resins (p=0.001).
Similarly, there was statistically significant difference was found between mean
Rockwell Hardness Number of autopolymerized acrylic resin and heat-cured denture
base resins (p=0.03). Comparison of mean linear dimensional change between
autopolymerized and postpolymerized microwave exposed autopolymerized denture
base resins showed no statistically significant difference in the mean dimensional
change between the autopolymerized and postpolymerized microwave exposed
autopolymerized denture base resins (p=0.051). Heat-cured acrylic resin exhibited the
maximum values for Impact strength, Compressive Strength, Tensile Strength, Hardness
and Dimensional Accuracy and Impact Strength of autopolymerized acylic resin
improved after microwave postpolymerization treatment. Whereas, Hardness is
decreased and Dimensional accuracy remained unaffected after the microwave
postpolymerization treatment of autopolymerized acrylic resin.