Microwave-polymerized Acrylic Resins Research Articles

Resistência de união ao cisalhamento entre a resina composta e dentes artificiais de resina acrílica

Acrylic denture teeth may suffer fracture or wear requiring the need for repair. This study aimed to evaluate the shear bond strength between acrylic resin artificial teeth restored with composite resin (with two different surface treatments) and acrylic resin (AR), simulating repair with these materials. Thirty artificial incisors were included by the palatal side in a circular microwave-polymerized AR base and polished on their buccal side with 120 and 320 grit sandpaper in a metallographic polisher and, then, divided into three groups: (I) restoration with self-cured AR; (II) conventional restoration with Z-100 composite resin with application of acid etching and Single Bond-3M adhesive; and (III) restoration with Z-100 composite resin with submersion for 30 seconds in acetone and application of Single Bond-3M adhesive. Shear bond strength tests were performed in a Universal Testing Machine (Instron). The results were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey (p<0.05) tests, in which Group I (33.26MPa ±10.76) and Group III (22.24MPa ±13.13) showed no statistically significant difference, but both were superior to Group II (10.31MPa ±5.62), which showed a lower value of shear bond strength. It can be concluded that composite resin restoration with acetone pretreatment can be a viable alternative for repair.

Cumulative effect of microwave sterilization on the physical properties of microwave polymerized and conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin.

Aims:To evaluate and compare the flexural strength and impact strength of conventional and microwave cured denture base resins before and after repeated sterilization using microwave energy to consider microwave curing as an alternative to the conventional method of sterilization.Materials and Methods:The conventional heat cure acrylic resin (DPI heat cure material) Group A and microwave-polymerized acrylic resin (Vipi Wave Acrylic resin) Group B were used to fabricate 100 acrylic resins samples using a standard metal die of (86 mm × 11 mm × 3 mm) dimensions. The criterion was flexural strength and impact strength testing which had Group A and Group B samples; 50 samples for flexural strength and 50 samples for impact strength measurement. For each criterion, five control samples were taken for Group A and Group B. The samples were stored in water before experimenting. The test samples were subject to four cycles of microwave sterilization; followed by flexural strength testing with a 3-point flexural test in universal testing machine (UNITEK 94100) and impact strength testing with impact testing machine (ENKAY Pr09/E1/16).Results:The physical properties had significant changes for conventionally cured denture base resins, whereas no changes found for microwave-cured resins after repeated sterilization cycles.

The Use of Microwave Energy to Polymerize Acrylic Resins

Microwave-processed acrylic resins were introduced in dental practice as an alternative for conventional heat-processed in order to provide easier and faster processing. Microwave polymerized acrylic resins seem to possess adequate physical and biological properties. This paper presents a literature revision about acrylic resin polymerization by microwave energy, establishing a comparison between this method and the traditional water bath polymerization in the aspects of mechanic, biologic and physical properties.

The Effect of Experimental Denture Cleanser Solution Ricinus communis on Acrylic Resin Properties

This study evaluated heat-polymerized (HPR) and microwave-polymerized acrylic resins (MPR), after immersion in water, 1% hypochlorite and Ricinus communis solution (RC). Knoop hardness, color alteration, roughness and flexural strength tests were performed after obtaining the specimens and after time intervals of 15 (T15) and 183 (T183) days. Variations in data (Δ) were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey tests (P = 0.05). For ΔT15 HPR there was greater variation in hardness when immersed in water (P = 0.00) and for MPR, after immersion in RC (P = 0.00). RC caused the greatest variation in roughness (P = 0.015). Color alteration was not significant (P = 24.46). Hypochlorite caused a decrease in flexural strength (P = 0.37). After ΔT183, hypochlorite and RC caused a decrease in HPR hardness value (P = 0.00). MPR showed the greatest variation in roughness (P = 0.01). HPR presented the most color alteration after immersion in RC (P = 0.214). Hypochlorite and RC caused the lowest flexural strength values for MPR (P = 0.89). RC caused alterations in resin properties, and was not shown to be superior to hypochlorite.

Effects of Ethanol on the Surface and Bulk Properties of a Microwave‐Processed PMMA Denture Base Resin

This study evaluated the effect of different concentrations of ethanol on hardness, roughness, flexural strength, and color stability of a denture base material using a microwave-processed acrylic resin as a model system. Sixty circular (14 x 4 mm) and 60 rectangular microwave-polymerized acrylic resin specimens (65 x 10 x 3 mm(3)) were employed in this study. The sample was divided into six groups according to the ethanol concentrations used in the immersion solution, as follows: 0% (water), 4.5%, 10%, 19%, 42%, and 100%. The specimens remained immersed for 30 days at 37 degrees C. The hardness test was performed by a hardness tester equipped with a Vickers diamond penetrator, and a surface roughness tester was used to measure the surface roughness of the specimens. Flexural strength testing was carried out on a universal testing machine. Color alterations (DeltaE) were measured by a portable spectrophotometer after 12 and 30 days. Variables were analyzed by ANOVA/Tukey's test (alpha= 0.05). For the range of ethanol-water solutions for immersion (water only, 4.5%, 10%, 19.5%, 42%, and 100%), the following results were obtained for hardness (13.9 +/- 2.0, 12.1 +/- 0.7, 12.9 +/- 0.9, 11.2 +/- 1.5, 5.7 +/- 0.3, 2.7 +/- 0.5 VHN), roughness (0.13 +/- 0.01, 0.15 +/- 0.07, 0.13 +/- 0.05, 0.13 +/- 0.02, 0.23 +/- 0.05, 0.41 +/- 0.19 mum), flexural strength (90 +/- 12, 103 +/- 18, 107 +/- 16, 90 +/- 25, 86 +/- 22, 8 +/- 2 MPa), and color (0.8 +/- 0.6, 0.8 +/- 0.3, 0.7 +/- 0.4, 0.9 +/- 0.3, 1.3 +/- 0.3, 3.9 +/- 1.5 DeltaE) after 30 days. The findings of this study showed that the ethanol concentrations of tested drinks affect the physical properties of the investigated acrylic resin. An obvious plasticizing effect was found, which could lead to a lower in vivo durability associated with alcohol consumption.

Comparison of physical and mechanical properties of microwave-polymerized acrylic resin after disinfection in sodium hypochlorite solutions

This study evaluated the color stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of a microwave-polymerized acrylic resin after immersion in sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), simulating 20 min of disinfection daily during 180 days. Forty disk-shaped (15 x 4 mm) and 40 rectangular (65 x 10 x 3 mm) specimens were prepared with a microwave-polymerized acrylic resin (Onda-Cryl). Specimens were immersed in either 0.5% NaOCl, 1% NaOCl, Clorox/Calgon and distilled water (control). Color measurements were determined by a portable colorimeter. Three parallel lines, separated by 1.0 mm, were registered on each specimen before and after immersion procedures to analyze the surface roughness. The flexural strength was measured using a 3-point bending test in a universal testing machine with a 50 kgf load cell and a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test (alpha=0.05). There was no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) among the solutions for color, surface roughness and flexural strength. It may be concluded that immersion in NaOCl solutions simulating short-term daily use during 180 days did not influence the color stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of a microwave-polymerized acrylic resin.

Effect of chemical denture cleansers on flexural resistance and color changes of microwave-polymerized acrylic resins

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the flexural resistance and color alterations of microwave-polymerized acrylic resins immersed in denture cleansers for different periods of time. Methods: Forty-five rectangular specimens (65x10x3mm) of each commercial brand of the microwave-activated acrylic resins (Vipi Wave and Onda Cryl) were divided in three denture cleanser groups (Bony Plus, Corega Tabs and Efferdent Plus) and a control group (immersion in water). Soaking trials of 15 min and 8 h simulated 30 days of use. The flexural strength test was carried out in a universal testing machine. Color alterations were assessed by visual inspection of photographs. The results obtained in the flexural test, in kgf, were converted to MPa and these values were submitted to analysis of variance with a 5% significance level. Results: There were no significant differences (p<0.05) between Onda Cryl (85.61±12.76) and Vipi Wave (89.8±19.95) after the soaking trials regarding the use of different denture cleansers. No differences were found in relation to the solutions [Bony Plus (88.52±9.89), Corega Tabs (88.75±12.71) and Efferdent (85.86±12.11)], soaking periods [control (87.17±12.92), 15 min (88.05±11.74) and 8 h (87.91±10.30)], and interactions during the 30 days of simulated use. Visual inspection did not detect any color alterations. Conclusions: Denture cleansers, when used according to the manufacturers’ instructions, did not cause any mechanical or visual alterations in the microwave-polymerized acrylic resins after a simulated period of 30 days of use.

A study to evaluate the transverse strength of repaired acrylic denture resins with conventional heat-cured, autopolymerizing and microwave-cured resins: An in vitro study

Statement of Problem: Acrylic resin dentures are susceptible to fracture after clinical use; it is an unresolved problem in prosthodontics. The repair procedure should be simple, strong and should not affect dimensional accuracy. Purpose: This study evaluated the transverse strength of a conventional heat-polymerized (DPI-Heat Cure, Group I) acrylic resin and a microwave-polymerized (Acron MC, Group III) acrylic resin that were repaired with the same resins and with an autopolymerized acrylic resin (DPI-Repair Resin, Group II). Materials and Methods: Sixty rectangular specimens of Groups I and III and 15 of Group II were manufactured and stored in distilled water at room temperature for 7 days. Forty-five specimens of Groups I and III were selected randomly. Fifteen specimens of each material remained intact (control), 15 from each group were sectioned in the middle to create a 10-mm gap and repaired with the materials of Groups I, II and III. After 7 days of storage at room temperature, transverse strength of the repaired and intact specimens was measured using a 3-point bending test. The nature of failure was noted as adhesive, cohesive or mixed. Student′s unpaired t -test was performed. Results: The intact microwave-cured resin (Group III) showed the highest transverse strength value (90.25 MPa), which was significantly stronger (P < 0.05) than other materials tested. No statistically significant difference was noted amongst the repaired groups. Repaired specimens exhibited three types of failure: adhesive (15.56%), cohesive (15.56%) and mixed being the maximum (68.89%). Conclusion: Microwave-polymerized resin showed the highest intact transverse strength, and autopolymerized resin exhibited repair strength similar to those found for the conventional heat- and microwave-polymerized acrylic resins.

Effects of nystatin, fluconazole and propolis on poly(methyl methacrylate) resin surface

The prevalence of candidosis in denture wearers is as well established as its treatment with antifungal agents (AAs). However, little research has been done regarding the effects of AAs on denture base surfaces. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of fluconazole (FLU), nystatin (NYS) and propolis orabase gel (PRO) on poly (methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA) surfaces. Deionized water and orabase gel without any active component were used as control groups. Conventional heat-polymerized (Clássico) and microwave-polymerized (Onda Cryl) acrylic resins were used. After polymerization, the specimens were polished and had their surfaces evaluated for roughness, free energy and Knoop hardness. Subsequently, specimens were immersed in AAs and controls for 14 days at 35+/-2 degrees C and all variables were measured again. Data were analyzed statistically by 2-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test (alpha=0.05). Roughness results showed similar behavior for both PMMA resins, with PRO reaching the highest values and differing significantly from the other AAs (p<0.05). No statistically significant differences (p>0.05) were found between the two PMMA resins or between NYS and FLU as regards surface free energy. In conclusion, PRO was able to induce changes in PMMA surface properties, such as roughness, which could be related to microbial adhesion.

Impact strength and fracture morphology of denture acrylic resins

Microwave-polymerization cycles may affect the impact strength and fracture morphology of denture base acrylic resin, and the microstructural effects of these processes have not been fully determined. This study evaluated the impact strength and fracture morphology of denture base acrylic resins processed by microwave energy and hot water bath. Twenty specimens measuring 65 x 10 x 2.5 mm were fabricated from each of 4 acrylic resins processed according to the manufacturers' recommendations: Lucitone 550 (control; 9 hours at 74 degrees C); Onda Cryl (3 minutes at 360 W + 4 minutes pause + 3 minutes at 810 W); Acron MC (3 minutes at 500 W); and Vipi Wave (20 minutes at 180 W + 5 minutes at 540 W). The impact strength was evaluated in an impact testing machine using the Charpy method with a load (impact action) of 3.95 J. Mean values of impact strength were compared by Tukey honestly significant difference test (alpha = .05). Fractures were classified as brittle or intermediate. Fractographic analysis was performed for all fragments by angle analyses of crack propagation, and the microstructural morphology characterization was accomplished with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data from the fractography analysis were submitted to the Kruskal-Wallis test for angles and radius (alpha = .05). Significant differences (P < .001) were found in the impact strength for Vipi Wave and Acron MC acrylic resins, which demonstrated the lowest values (0.19 +/- 0.04 and 0.21 +/- 0.02, respectively). Most fractures were classified as brittle (Lucitone 55%; Onda Cryl 75%; Acron MC 90%; Vipi Wave 65%). Fractographic angle analysis of brittle fractures showed no differences among acrylic resins studied; however, angle values of intermediate fractures for Onda Cryl were lower in comparison with those from Lucitone 550 and Vipi Wave (P = .03). The SEM observations revealed that brittle fractures showed defined and organized crystallographic planes, whereas the intermediate fractures had a disorganized appearance. Within the limitations of this study, it was observed that impact strength in microwave-polymerized acrylic resins varies according to the period of irradiation. Acrylic resins exhibited a high number of brittle fractures, irrespective of the processing technique.

In Vivo and In Vitro evaluation of the efficacy of a peracetic acid-based disinfectant for decontamination of acrylic resins

The purpose of this study was to assess the antimicrobial efficacy of a peracetic acid-based disinfectant for decontamination of heat-polymerized, chemically activated and microwave-polymerized acrylic resins. Resin plates were contaminated in vivo upon intraoral use by 10 volunteers for 7 nights and slabs were contaminated in vitro by contact with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus stearothermophilus. The contaminated acrylic resin specimens were immersed in a 0.2% peracetic acid-based disinfectant (Sterilife; Lifemed) for 5 min or 10 min and placed in a BHI culture medium. After incubation at 37 degrees C for 48 h, bacterial growth was assessed by analyzing turbidity of the medium. For all types of acrylic resin, no turbidity of the medium was observed for any of the resin specimens immersed in the peracetic acid-based disinfectant for either 5 or 10 min. On the other hand, the media with specimens that were not immersed in the disinfectant (control) showed turbidity in 100% of the cases, indicating the presence of microorganisms in both tested conditions. In conclusion, immersion for at least 5 min in a 0.2% peracetic acid-based disinfectant promoted high-level disinfection of heat-polymerized, chemically activated and microwave-polymerized acrylic resins contaminated with either human saliva or Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus stearothermophilus.

The effect of chemical surface treatments of different denture base resins on the shear bond strength of denture repair

Fracture of a repaired denture base often occurs at the junction of the base and repair materials rather than within these materials. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the shear bond strengths of 4 denture base acrylic resins following the use of 3 chemical solvents and to examine treated acrylic resin surfaces under a field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM). Forty discs (15 mm in diameter and 3 mm thick) were fabricated for each denture base material (a conventionally molded, heat-polymerized [Meliodent, M], an injection-molded, heat-polymerized [SR-Ivocap, I], and a microwave-polymerized [Acron MC, A]) repaired with an autopolymerizing acrylic resin (Meliodent), for a total of 120 specimens, processed according to manufacturers' instructions, embedded in acrylic resin blocks, and divided into 4 groups of 10. One of the groups served as control and had no surface treatment. In the 3 experimental groups, specimen surfaces were treated with chemical etchants by immersion in acetone (ac) for 30 seconds, in methylene chloride (mc) for 30 seconds, or in MMA (mo) for 180 seconds, respectively. Then autopolymerizing acrylic resin (Meliodent) was placed on the treated surfaces using a brass ring (6 mm in diameter and 2 mm in height) to confine the material to a standardized dimension. After 24 hours of storage at 37 degrees C, the shear bond strength (MPa) of the specimens was measured in a universal testing machine. A 2-way analysis of variance and the Tukey HSD test were performed to identify significant differences (alpha=.05). The nature of the failure was noted as adhesive, cohesive, or mixed. The effect of the chemical treatments on the surface of base resins was examined under an SEM. Chemical treatments increased the bond strength of repair material significantly. Significant differences were found between the control and experimental groups (P<.001). In the control group, M showed the highest (16.7 MPa) bond strength, and A showed the lowest (9.4 MPa). No significant differences were detected between M (18.9 MPa) and A (19.9 MPa) with acetone treatment, or between M (19.3 MPa) and A (20.3 MPa) with methylene chloride treatment. The SEM observations showed that application of chemical etchants produced smoother surfaces than controls. Chemical treatment prior to denture base repair showed significant improvement on the bond strength of the base materials. Although the microwave-polymerized acrylic resin, A, showed the lowest shear bond strength compared to the control groups, the highest percentage increase was obtained with A after chemical treatments.

Repair strength of autopolymerizing, microwave, and conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resins

Statement of problem Acrylic resin dentures are susceptible to fracture after clinical use. The repair procedure should be time saving, strong, and should not affect dimensional accuracy. Purpose This study evaluated the transverse repair strength of a conventional heat-polymerized (Lucitone 199, “L”) and a microwave-polymerized (Acron MC, “A”) acrylic resin that were repaired with these same resins and with an autopolymerizing acrylic resin (Acron MC/R, “AR”). Material and methods Twenty-four rectangular specimens (65.0 × 10.0 × 3.3 mm) of L or A and 6 of AR were manufactured according to ISO/FDI 1567 and stored in distilled water at 37°C for 7 days. Eighteen specimens of L or A were selected randomly. Six specimens of each material remained intact (control), each 6 were sectioned in the middle to create a 10-mm gap and repaired with the materials L, A, or AR. After an additional 7 days of storage at 37°C, the transverse strength (MPa) of the repaired and intact specimens was measured using a 3-point bending test. A 2-way ANOVA and a Tukey HSD test were performed to identify significant differences (α=.05). The nature of the failure was noted as adhesive, cohesive, or mixed. Results The intact and repaired specimens showed similar transverse strength values (MPa), except for A-intact (80.6 ± 2.9), which was significantly stronger ( P<.05) than the other materials tested as well as the repaired groups ( P<.05). No differences were detected among the repaired groups. Repaired specimens exhibited 3 types of failures: adhesive (interface), cohesive (only in the repair material), and mixed (interface and repair material), with incidences of 2.8, 25, and 72.2%, respectively. Conclusion The autopolymerizing resin exhibited a repair strength similar to those found for the conventional heat- and microwave-polymerized materials.

Tensile bond strength of acrylic resin denture teeth to a microwave- or heat-processed denture base

Statement of Problem. Fracture of acrylic resin prosthetic teeth from acrylic resin denture bases can be a problem for some patients. The optimal combination of acrylic resin denture tooth, denture base material, and processing method is not known. Purpose. The objective of this study was to compare the tensile bond strengths of heat- and microwave-polymerized acrylic resins among 4 types of acrylic resin denture teeth. Material and Methods. Heat-polymerized (Lucitone 199) and microwave-polymerized (Acron MC) acrylic resins were used. Four types of acrylic resin denture teeth (IPN, SLM, Vitapan, and SR-Orthotyp-PE) were milled to a fixed diameter according to ADA specification no. 15. Ten specimens of each tooth type were processed to each of the denture base materials according to the manufacturers' instructions. Ten additional resin control specimens without teeth also were fabricated. Specimens were thermocycled and tested for strength until fracture with a custom alignment device. Data were analyzed with analysis of variance and Duncan's multiple range test. A scanning electron microscope was used to identify adhesive and cohesive failures within debonded specimens. Results. The mean force required to fracture the specimens ranged from 5.3 ± 3.01 to 21.6 ± 5.2 MPa for the microwave-polymerized base and 11.2 ± 3.0 to 39.1 ± 5.1 MPa for the heat-polymerized base. The most common failure was cohesive within the denture tooth. With each base material, Orthotyp and IPN teeth exhibited the highest bond strengths; SLM and Orthotyp bond strengths were similar. In general, heat-polymerized groups failed cohesively within the denture base resin or the tooth, and microwave-polymerized groups failed adhesively at either the ridge lap or occlusal surface of the denture tooth. Conclusion. Within the limitations of this study, the results suggest that the type of denture base material and denture tooth selected for use may influence the tensile bond strength of the tooth to the base. Selection of more compatible combinations of base and resin teeth may reduce the number of prosthesis fractures and resultant repairs. (J Prosthet Dent 2002;88:145-50.)