Modification of Polymer Based Dentures on Biological Properties: Current Update, Status, and Findings

Polymers remain an integral part of denture fabrication materials, specifically polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA). PMMA has been extensively used, particularly in construction as a denture base material. Nonetheless, various challenges, including microbial threats in the form of candidiasis occurrence, s...

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Published in:International journal of molecular sciences 2022-09, Vol.23 (18), p.10426
Main Authors: Mohd Farid, Durratul Aqwa, Zahari, Nur A’fifah Husna, Said, Zulfahmi, Ghazali, Mohd Ifwat Mohd, Hao-Ern, Lee, Mohamad Zol, Syazwani, Aldhuwayhi, Sami, Alauddin, Muhammad Syafiq
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
18th century
Biological activity
Biological properties
Bond strength
Candidiasis
Chemical reactions
Cold
Curing
Dental materials
Dentistry
denture
denture base
Dentures
Free radicals
Light
Mechanical properties
Microorganisms
Optical properties
PMMA
Polymerization
Polymers
Polymethyl methacrylate
Prostheses
prosthodontics
Review
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Summary:Polymers remain an integral part of denture fabrication materials, specifically polymethylmetacrylate (PMMA). PMMA has been extensively used, particularly in construction as a denture base material. Nonetheless, various challenges, including microbial threats in the form of candidiasis occurrence, still remain a biological challenge to denture wearers. The present article comprehensively reviews the biomodifications introduced to denture components, in particular denture base material, to improve the overall biological properties, together with physical, mechanical, structural integrity, and optical properties. In addition, fundamental information specifically to PMMA as a conventional denture base material and the causative aetiological microbial agents for biological threat to dentures are explored.
ISSN:1422-0067
1661-6596
1422-0067
DOI:10.3390/ijms231810426