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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Comparative Evaluation of Flexural Strength in High-Impact Acrylic, Cobalt-Chromium, and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composite Denture Bases: An

Dhivya Alagarsamy, Ranjith Varghese, Rajul Vivek, A Abiimanyu, Hema Nandhini, Leayol Thomas

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Dhivya AlagarsamyDepartment of Prosthodontics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College and Hospital, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ranjith VargheseDepartment of Prosthodontics, RVS Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajul VivekDepartment of Dentistry, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
A AbiimanyuDepartment of Prosthodontics, JKKN Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Hema NandhiniDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Leayol ThomasDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge and Implantology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, India.

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Abstract

Background: Polymethyl methacrylate is the commonly used denture base material because of its esthetics and handling properties. However, its low flexural strength predisposes it to fractures. To overcome this limitation, reinforcement, such as cobalt-chromium metal frameworks and carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRCs), has been proposed. Materials and Methods: An Results: The mean flexural strength values for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 were 129.73 MPa, 158.51 MPa, and 246.44 MPa, respectively. One-way ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference among groups ( Conclusion: Among the tested materials, the highest flexural strength was exhibited by CFRC, indicating that it is a superior alternative to traditional cobalt-chromium and high-impact acrylic denture bases. Its mechanical advantage, along with its esthetic properties and reduced weight, make CFRC a promising material for complete denture applications. Future clinical studies are necessary to confirm its long-term performance.

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Carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRC)denture-base materialsflexural strength

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