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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Comparative Assessment of the Adhesion Forces of Soft Silicone Materials to the Denture Base Material (PMMA) Conditioned with Sandblasting.

Amadeusz Kuźniarski, Weronika Huss, Tomasz Dąbrowa, Edward Kijak

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Amadeusz KuźniarskiDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wrocław, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-8216-9085
Weronika HussFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-5425-8283
Tomasz DąbrowaDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wrocław, Poland.
Edward KijakDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wrocław, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-4110-5987

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Wroclaw Medical Uniwersity SUB.B021.21.066
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn patients undergoing surgery for oral cancer, soft support materials are used to minimise trauma to the soft tissues. Silicone-based liners are widely used in prosthetic dentistry. A prerequisite for long-term Adhesion of the liner to the denture base is largely dependent on the surface preparation of the denture material.

objectivesThe aim of the present study was to investigate whether surface preparation of the acrylic material by sandblasting increases the adhesion of the silicone support material to the acrylic denture plate. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe study included adhesion testing of four silicone-based soft cushioning materials (Silagum Comfort, Elite Soft Re-lining, Ufi Gel SC, Mucopren Soft) on a total of 270 samples. Each material was tested on 15 samples. Three subgroups with different surfaces were separated: 1 raw-standard surface treatment with a cutter, and 2 sandblasted, with 100 and 350 µm alumina grain at 90°. The samples were subjected to seasoning: 24 h and six weeks. The adhesion force of silicone to acrylic was measured by performing a tensile test using a universal two-column testing machine.

resultsThe highest bond strength was recorded for Silagum on the surface prepared using 100 µm abrasive and seasoned for 6 weeks (291.5 N). The smallest among the maximum forces was recorded for the Mucopren material (81.1 N). For the Mucopren system with a raw and sand-blasted surface (350 µm), the adhesion strength increased after six weeks. In contrast, the durability of the joint decreased for the 100 µm sandblasted surface. The Elite material exhibited similar values for maximum forces (271.8 N) and minimum forces (21.1 N). The highest strength (226.1 N) was recorded for the sample from the group prepared with 350 µm abrasive and seasoned for 24 h. The lowest value (72.6 N) occurred for the sample from the group with 100 µm abrasive and seasoned for 6 weeks.

conclusionsSandblasting of acrylic plastic improves adhesion to selected relining silicones. 2. The size of the abrasive employed has an impact on the adhesion between the acrylic plastic and the bedding silicone. 3. In the case of some relining systems (Mucopren), an increase in roughness through sandblasting has the effect of reducing the durability of the bonded joint.

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adhesion acrylic denturessoft relining materialssurface development

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PMID39063731
PMCPMC11277710

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