scholarly journals Evaluation Flexural Strength of PMMA Resins with the Addition of Nanoparticles

Author(s):  
Canan Akay ◽  
Duygu Karakis

Abstract The flexural strength of heat cure acrylic resin was investigated by adding different concentrations of TiO2 and ZrO2 nanoparticles to increase its mechanical properties. ZrO2 and TiO2 nanoparticles were added at 1, 3, and 5% concentrations to the powder portion of heat polymerized acrylic resins. A total of 49 samples were prepared in 65 × 10 × 3 mm size. The structural characterisations of all experimental groups were determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Flexural strength of the resin specimens was evaluated with a three-point bending test in a universal test machine and then examined under by scanning electron microscope to assess its topographic characteristics. The highest flexural strength value was obtained for 3% TiO2, while the lowest values were obtained for 1% and 5% TiO2. 1% ZrO2 and 3% TiO2 groups showed statistically higher flexural strength values than the control group. Addition of 3% and 5% ZrO2 and 1% and 5% TiO2 showed statistically lower flexural strength than the control group.

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Ozlem Gurbuz Oflezer ◽  
Hakan Bahadır ◽  
Senem Ünver ◽  
Ceyhan Oflezer

Summary Background/Aim: Relining is defined as the procedure used to resurface the tissue side of a denture with new base material, thus producing an accurate adaptation is provided at the denture foundation area. During mastication, relined dentures have to withstand masticatory forces to prevent fracture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the flexural strength of acrylic resin denture base relined with different methods and materials. Material and Methods: Fourteen experimental groups and one control group were determined to consider different reline materials and processing methods. Acrylic resin specimens were prepared with the dimensions of 65× 10× 1.5 mm and reline materials (1.5 mm thickness) were placed on acrylic resins. Reline material was not used in control group specimens. Flexural strength values of relined and control specimens were measured with three-point bending test at a speed of 5 mm/min. Data were analyzed with using one way Anova and Student t tests. Results: The highest flexural strength values were shown in control group (86.51±1.08 MPa). There were significant differences among relined specimens (p< 0.05). For the relined specimens, the highest flexural strength values were found in the relined specimens with denture base material (77.90±1.93 MPa), and the lowest values were found in relined with autopolymerize acrylic material (59.81±1.50 MPa). Conclusions: Relining of the heat cure denture base material significantly decreases the flexural strength for all processing methods and materials.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2659
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Alhotan ◽  
Julian Yates ◽  
Saleh Zidan ◽  
Julfikar Haider ◽  
Nikolaos Silikas

The aim of this work was to evaluate the flexural strength and surface hardness of heat-cured Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) modified by the addition of ZrO2 nanoparticles, TiO2 nanoparticles, and E-glass fibre at different wt.% concentrations. Specimens were fabricated and separated into four groups (n = 10) to measure both flexural strength and surface hardness. Group C was the control group. The specimens in the remaining three groups differed according to the ratio of filler to weight of PMMA resin (1.5%, 3%, 5%, and 7%). A three-point bending test was performed to determine the flexural strength, while the surface hardness was measured using the Vickers hardness. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was employed to observe the fractured surface of the specimens. The flexural strength was significantly improved in the groups filled with 3 wt.% ZrO2 and 5 and 7 wt.% E-glass fibre in comparison to Group C. All the groups displayed a significantly higher surface hardness than Group C, with the exception of the 1.5% TiO2 and 1.5% ZrO2 groups. The optimal filler concentrations to enhance the flexural strength of PMMA resin were between 3–5% ZrO2, 1.5% TiO2, and 3–7% E-glass fibre. Furthermore, for all composites, a filler concentration of 3 wt.% and above would significantly improve hardness.


2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen S Yadav ◽  
Teerthesh Jain ◽  
Amrita Pandita ◽  
SMA Feroz ◽  
UK Kartika ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the flexural strength of commercially available acrylic (trevalone) and modified polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Materials and methods Four groups were tested; Group 1— control group regular MMA, group 2—2% methacrylic acid, 88% MMA, group 3—16% methacrylic acid, 84% MMA group 4— 20% methacrylic acid, 80% MMA 15 resin specimens of each group were polymerized. After processing, the specimens were subjected for flexural strength testing using three point bending test in a Universal Testing Machine. All data was statistically analyzed with one-way ANOVA, differences within the groups were analyzed by Scheffe's analysis. Results As the ratio of incorporated methacrylic acid to PMMA increased, the flexural strength decreased. Analysis of data revealed a significant decrease in flexural strength of specimens (p < 0.000) after incorporation of 12%, 16%, 20% methacrylic acid to heat polymerized acrylic resin, when compared with the control group. Lowest flexural strength was observed with specimens containing 20% methacrylic acid and highest flexural strength was observed with specimens containing conventional monomer without methacrylic acid. Conclusion It was observed that as the concentration of methacrylic acid in heat polymerized acrylic resin increases, the flexural strength decreases. Lowest flexural strength was observed with specimens containing 20% methacrylic acid and highest flexural strength was observed with specimens containing conventional monomer without methacrylic acid. Clinical significance The major advantages of addition of methacrylic acid to polymethylmethacrylate could be for the elderly people with restricted manual dexterity or cognitive disturbances, especially for patients who do not follow an adequate denture cleansing protocol and diabetic patients who are more susceptible for denture stomatitis. How to cite this article Jain T, Yadav NS, Pandita A, Feroz SMA, Kartika UK, Singh PP. A Comparative Evaluation of Flexural Strength of Commercially Available Acrylic and Modified Polymethylmethacrylate: An in vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(1):80-83.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faik Tugut ◽  
Mehmet Turgut ◽  
Dursun Saraydin

Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding different concentrations of 2 hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA), ethyl methacrylate (EA) and isobutyl methacrylate (IBMA) monomers on the structural, thermal and mechanical properties of a fiber reinforced heat-polymerized acrylic resin. For each test, 126 acrylic resin specimens were fabricated and divided into 6 groups with 7 specimens each. One group was the control group, the other one is a fiber reinforced group and others were the test groups, which were formed according to the different concentrations of monomers. 6 mm length, and the weight ratio of 3% short glass fibers are added to acrylic powder polymerized by heating. The 2%, 5%, 10%, at 20 % ratios of different comonomers added to a monomer of MMA are composed of copolymer structures. Flexural strength was assessed with a three-point bending test using a universal testing machine. Impact strength testing was conducted using an impact test machine by the Charpy method. The analysis of the connection between acrylic resin and fiber by SEM and structural changes in the acrylic resin was investigated by FTIR spectroscopy. Data analyses using analysis of Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests (α=0.05) significant difference tests showed that adding 2%, 5% HEMA and IBMA monomers significantly increased the flexural and impact strength compared to the control, only fiber and others group (P< 0.05). It is observed that the process of adding low concentration of HEMA and IBMA monomers improved certain mechanical properties of fiber reinforced with polymethylmethacrylate.


2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Riezka Hanafiah Putri ◽  
Zulkarnain Agus ◽  
Eni Rahmi

Heat-polymerized  acrylic  resins  is  the  most  used  denture  base  material  in  prosthodontics.  One  of  mechanical properties of acrylic resins is transverse strength. It represents the masticatory pressure that is applied to denture base. Black tea is the second largest consumed beverage in the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of black tea beverage on transverse strength of heat-polymerized acrylic resins. A total of 24 heat-polymerized acrylic resin plates (65×10×2,5 mm) were immersed in black tea beverage for 1, 4, and 20 days as treatment group and in aquadest for 1, 4, and 20 days as control group. The transverse strength of  acrylic samples were measured by three–point bending test by universal testing machine. Data were statistically analyzed using Independent t test. The transverse strength values of acrylic resin immersed in black tea beverage had no significant differences to the transverse strength values of acrylic resin immersed in aquadest with similar immersion time (p>0,05). There was no effect of black tea beverage on transverse strength of heat-polymerized acrylic resins. Immersion time decrease the transverse strength of heat-polymerized acrylic resins due to water sorption. Keywords: Heat-polymerized acrylic resins, black tea, transverse strength


2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Kalavathi ◽  
Mallikarjuna Ragher ◽  
G Vinayakumar ◽  
Sanketsopan Patil ◽  
Aishwarya Chatterjee ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare changes in the flexural strength of heat-cured denture base resins when treated using denture cleansers. Study design A total of 40 specimens with dimension 65 mm length, 10 mm width, and 3 mm thickness were prepared as per ISO 1567 specification. A total of 10 specimens were immersed in distilled water to be used as control. Of the remaining 30 samples, 10 were treated with Clinsodent, 10 with VI-Clean, and 10 with Clanden denture cleansers. Specimens in each group were subjected to three-point flexural load in universal testing machine at a cross-head speed of 5 mm/min. The peak load (N) was recorded and flexural strength was calculated. The findings were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis analysis of variance and Mann–Whitney test. Results Heat-cured denture base resin selected for this study showed significant difference in flexural strength after immersion in denture cleansers Clinsodent, VI-Clean, and Clanden solutions, when compared with the control group. Conclusion Findings of this study showed that denture cleansers altered the flexural strength of heat polymerized acrylic resins that endured soaking cycles which simulated 180 days of use. Hence, denture cleansers should be used with caution, once a day after brushing the dentures. It is advisable for patients to follow the manufacturer's instructions. How to cite this article Ragher M, Vinayakumar G, Patil S, Chatterjee A, Mallikarjuna DM, Dandekeri S, Swetha V, Pradeep MR. Variations in Flexural Strength of Heat-polymerized Acrylic Resin after the Usage of Denture Cleansers. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(4):322-326.


2017 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Adaias Oliveira Matos ◽  
Cristiane de Castro Castelo Branco ◽  
Eliza Burlamaqui Klautau ◽  
Bruno Pereira Alves

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the flexural strength of specimens made of nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloys and joined by tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding and conventional brazing. Ni–Cr and Co–Cr base metal specimens (n = 40, each) were cast and welded by TIG or brazing. The specimens were divided into six groups (2 base metals, four welded specimens). Ceramic systems were applied to the central part of all the specimens. A three-point bending test with a velocity of 0.5 mm/m was performed on the specimens up to the point of the first ceramic bond failure by measuring the flexural strength. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Bonferroni’s tests. Conventional welding showed the lowest flexural strength results for both alloys, while the TIG weld and the control group presented with varying bond strengths for the alloys studied. We concluded that TIG welding was superior to the conventional welding method for both Ni–Cr and Co–Cr alloys with regard to the flexural strength of the ceramic.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Zidan ◽  
Nikolaos Silikas ◽  
Abdulaziz Alhotan ◽  
Julfikar Haider ◽  
Julian Yates

Acrylic resin PMMA (poly-methyl methacrylate) is used in the manufacture of denture bases but its mechanical properties can be deficient in this role. This study investigated the mechanical properties (flexural strength, fracture toughness, impact strength, and hardness) and fracture behavior of a commercial, high impact (HI), heat-cured denture base acrylic resin impregnated with different concentrations of yttria-stabilized zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles. Six groups were prepared having different wt% concentrations of ZrO2 nanoparticles: 0% (control), 1.5%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10%, respectively. Flexural strength and flexural modulus were measured using a three-point bending test and surface hardness was evaluated using the Vickers hardness test. Fracture toughness and impact strength were evaluated using a single edge bending test and Charpy impact instrument. The fractured surfaces of impact test specimens were also observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Statistical analyses were conducted on the data obtained from the experiments. The mean flexural strength of ZrO2/PMMA nanocomposites (84 ± 6 MPa) at 3 wt% zirconia was significantly greater than that of the control group (72 ± 9 MPa) (p < 0.05). The mean flexural modulus was also significantly improved with different concentrations of zirconia when compared to the control group, with 5 wt% zirconia demonstrating the largest (23%) improvement. The mean fracture toughness increased in the group containing 5 wt% zirconia compared to the control group, but it was not significant. However, the median impact strength for all groups containing zirconia generally decreased when compared to the control group. Vickers hardness (HV) values significantly increased with an increase in ZrO2 content, with the highest values obtained at 10 wt%, at 0 day (22.9 HV0.05) in dry conditions when compared to the values obtained after immersing the specimens for seven days (18.4 HV0.05) and 45 days (16.3 HV0.05) in distilled water. Incorporation of ZrO2 nanoparticles into high impact PMMA resin significantly improved flexural strength, flexural modulus, fracture toughness and surface hardness, with an optimum concentration of 3–5 wt% zirconia. However, the impact strength of the nanocomposites decreased, apart from the 5 wt% zirconia group.


2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cleusa Vieira ◽  
Yara T. Correa Silva-Sousa ◽  
Nelize Marcelino Pessarello ◽  
Fuad Abi Jaccob Rached-Junior ◽  
Aline Evangelista Souza-Gabriel

This study evaluated the effect of bleaching agents on bond strength at the dentin/resin interface and the flexural strength of dentin. Forty maxillary canines were selected for the study. In the shear strength test, 40 slabs of intracoronary dentin (5 x 5 mm) obtained from buccal surfaces of the crowns were included in acrylic resin. In the flexural strength test, 40 dentin bars (8 x 2 x 2 mm) were obtained from the roots. The 40 hemi-sections of the lingual surface were prepared for scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The specimens were divided into 4 groups according to the bleaching protocol (n=10): Unbleached (control), Sodium perborate + 20% hydrogen peroxide (SP + 20% HP), 37% carbamide peroxide (37% CP) and 38% hydrogen peroxide (38% HP). After 7 days, the bond strength specimens were restored and tested. Dentin bars were bleached and subjected to a three-point bending test. Data (MPa) were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). In the shear test, the control group was superior (p<0.05) to the bleached groups, which, in turn, were statistically similar (p>0.05). In the flexural strength test, the control group also had the highest values and differed significantly from the other groups (p<0.05). SEM revealed smear layer in all groups, with fissures in the bleached specimens. SP + 20% HP and 38% HP showed discontinuous interfaces with few tags. In conclusion, bond strength of restorative material to dentin and flexural strength of dentin were reduced after the use of high-concentration bleaching agents.


2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-282
Author(s):  
Mahdiyeh Esmaeilzadeh ◽  
Baharak Divband ◽  
Fatemeh Yeganeh Sefidan ◽  
Mona Gholami ◽  
Mojgan Kachoei

Background: Self-curing acrylic resins, mainly composed of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), are widely used to manufacture removable orthodontic appliances. Self-curing acrylic resins have higher porosity than heat-curing acrylic resins leading to a susceptible place for microbial plaque colonization. Due to some of these microorganisms' activities, a very unpleasant odor is emitted from orthodontic base plates, which has adverse effects on patients' cooperation. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial properties of cold-curing PMMA acrylic resin containing ZnO nanoparticles supported in 4A zeolite and evaluating its mechanical properties. Methods: The synthesized nanocomposite ZnO/4A zeolite was added to SR Triplex® Cold orthodontic self-curing acrylic resin powder with 2wt% and 4wt% concentrations. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), MAP analysis, and Dynamic light scattering (DLS) were performed to investigate the sample's characteristics. Direct test method was used to assess the antibacterial properties of the fabricated acrylic samples against three bacterial strains Streptococcus mutans, Klebsiella Pnemoniae, and Esherichia coli. Flexural strength was evaluated by a three-point bending test, and One-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test were used for statistical evaluation of data. The p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The addition of ZnO/4A in 2wt% and 4 wt% concentrations lead to more than 99% destruction of colonies in all three types of microorganisms. The mean flexural strength of acrylic specimens containing 2wt% and 4wt% of ZnO/4A significantly lower than the control group. Despite the considerable reduction, all mean values are greater than 50 MPa. Conclusion: The ZnO/4A zeolite nanocomposite due to its potent antibacterial properties and minimal toxicity can reduce the unfavorable odor of orthodontic base plates consequently increases patient cooperation and reaching the desired result. Method: The synthesized nanocomposite ZnO/4A zeolite was added to SR Triplex® Cold orthodontic self-curing acrylic resin powder with 2wt% and 4wt% concentrations. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy(FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), MAP analysis, and Dynamic light scattering (DLS) were performed to investigate the sample's characteristics. Direct test method was used to assess the antibacterial properties of the fabricated acrylic samples against three bacterial strains Streptococcus mutans, Klebsiella Pnemoniae, and Esherichia coli. Flexural strength was evaluated by a three-point bending test, and One-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test were used for statistical evaluation of data. The p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The addition of ZnO/4A in 2wt% and 4 wt% concentrations lead to more than 99% destruction of colonies in all three types of microorganisms. The mean flexural strength of acrylic specimens containing 2wt% and 4wt% of ZnO/4A significantly lower than the control group. Despite the considerable reduction, all mean values are greater than 50 MPa. Conclusion: The addition of ZnO/4A zeolite nanocomposite due to its potent antibacterial properties and minimal toxicity can reduce the unfavorable odor of orthodontic base plates consequently increases patient cooperation and reaching the desired result.


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