Evaluation of the Impact of Ozonated Water on Water Sorption and Solubility of Heat Cure Acrylic Resin: An In Vitro Study

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ozonated water on water sorption and solubility of heat-cure acrylic resin. Methods: Thirty-three samples of heat-cured acrylic resin were manufactured and divided into three groups: control, immersion for 10 and 20 minutes in ozonated water. Water sorption and water solubility tests were carried out in line with ADA Standard No. 12 for denture-base acrylic resin. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA at a significance level of 5%. Results: There was a nonsignificant difference between the control and experimental groups regarding water sorption (P = 0.273) and was significant for water solubility (P < 0.001). Tukey’s post-hoc test showed significant differences between control and intervention (OZ-10 and OZ-20) groups regarding water solubility (P < 0.001) and nonsignificant differences between OZ-10 and OZ-20 groups (P = 0.811). Conclusion: Immersion for 10 and 20 minutes in ozonated water can increase water solubility.