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Copyright © 2014 L. S. Acosta-Torres et al. L. S. Acosta-Torres et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

The highlight of this study was the synthesis of nanopigmented poly(methyl methacrylate) nanoparticles that were further processed using a water bath and/or microwave energy for dentures. The experimental acrylic resins were physicochemically characterized, and the adherence of Candida albicans and biocompatibility were assessed. A nanopigmented acrylic resin cured by a water bath or by microwave energy was obtained. The acrylic specimens possess similar properties to commercial acrylic resins, but the transverse strength and porosity were slightly improved. The acrylic resins cured with microwave energy exhibited reduced C. albicans adherence. These results demonstrate an improved noncytotoxic material for the manufacturing of denture bases in dentistry.

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Title
Nanopigmented Acrylic Resin Cured Indistinctively by Water Bath or Microwave Energy for Dentures
Author
Acosta-Torres, L S; Arenas, M C; R. E. Nuñez­-Anita; Barceló-Santana, F H; Álvarez-Gayosso, C A; Palacios-Alquisira, J; de la Fuente-Hernández, J; Cajero-Juárez, Marcos; Castaño, V M
Publication year
2014
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISSN
16874110
e-ISSN
16874129
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1507746815
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 L. S. Acosta-Torres et al. L. S. Acosta-Torres et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.