ReviewPolymers2021
Influence of Reinforcing Agents on the Mechanical Properties of Denture Base Resin: A Systematic Review.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Physicomechanical properties of PMMA denture base resins reinforced with nanofibers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB · 2026Pooled it
- Mechanical Properties of the Modified Denture Base Materials and Polymerization Methods: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Pooled it
- Hybrid-Reinforced Phytocannabinoid-Functionalized PMMA Denture Base Composites: An In Vitro Study.Polymers · 2026Article
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- Impact of adding silver-doped carbon nanotube fillers to heat-cured acrylic denture base on flexural strength, contact angle and surface roughness.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Glass fiber reinforcement in PMMA dentures: Industrial vs. commercial fibers for enhanced physico-mechanical properties.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2026Article
- Development of Antibacterial Dentures Using Titanium Apatite Peening.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Polymer composites for sustainable nutrient recovery and agriculture: functional modifications and economic benefits.Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research · 2026Review
- Impact of plant fiber reinforcement on mechanical properties of PMMA denture base resin: a systematic review.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Review
- Arginine-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles modified 3D-printed nanocomposite denture base resin with improved mechanical and antimicrobial properties.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Effect of addition of hemp fiber and lignin-pectin-free hemp fiber to poly(methyl methacrylate) on surface roughness property.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Comparison of 3D printed and conventional denture base materials in terms of durability and performance characteristics.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Additive effect of polyethylene-polypropylene fibers in heat-cure acrylic resin flexural strength.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Preserving Integrity: Investigating the Influence of Disinfecting Agents on Polymethylmethacrylate Dental Prosthesis Surface Characteristics in Children.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2024Article
- Advances in lightweight composite structures and manufacturing technologies: A comprehensive review.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Effect of curcumin on physico-mechanical properties of heat polymerized denture base resin.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Effect of Addition of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on the Strength of Heat-Cured Denture Base Resins: Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Effect of Different Surface Treatments as Methods of Improving the Mechanical Properties after Repairs of PMMA for Dentures.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluation of flexural strength and microhardness in Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry)-added self-cure polymethyl methacrylate dental resin: An in vitro study.Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society · 2024Article
- Color stability, surface, and physicochemical properties of three-dimensional printed denture base resin reinforced with different nanofillers.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Knowledge about the influence of fillers in denture base resin is vague. This systematic review aimed to report the reinforcing effect of fillers on the mechanical properties of denture base resin by following PRISMA guidelines. Two electronic databases (Pubmed/Medline & Web of Science) were searched for articles using the keywords: fibers in denture base, fillers in denture base, and reinforcement of denture base. Laboratory studies complying with the inclusion criteria were reviewed according to the set protocol. The established focus question was: "Do reinforcing fillers positively influence the mechanical properties of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) heat polymerized denture base material?" A total of twenty-nine relevant papers qualified for final inclusion. Of these, 24 were determined to have a moderate risk of bias. Micron or nano-sized metal/metal oxides particles and glass fibers were the frequently used reinforcing agents. The trend of evaluating fractural strength (FS) was common. Most of the studies limited the use of reinforcing agents up to 5 wt.%. FS, fracture toughness (FT), and impact strength (IS) tend to increase if the fillers are chemically bonded and well-dispersed in denture base resin. Though fillers with a higher elastic modulus increase the hardness of the reinforced denture base resin, they compromise other mechanical properties. Well-dispersed lower filler loading PMMA denture base resin can enhance the FS, FT, and other related mechanical properties.
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