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3D-Printed vs. Heat-Polymerizing and Autopolymerizing Denture Base Acrylic Resins




AuthorsPerea-Lowery Leila, Gibreel Mona, Vallittu Pekka K, Lassila Lippo V

PublisherMDPI

Publication year2021

JournalMaterials

Journal name in sourceMATERIALS

Journal acronymMATERIALS

Article numberARTN 5781

Volume14

Issue19

Number of pages11

eISSN1996-1944

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3390/ma14195781

Web address https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/19/5781

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/67622068


Abstract

The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of two post-curing methods on the mechanical properties of a 3D-printed denture base material. Additionally, to compare the mechanical properties of that 3D-printed material with those of conventional autopolymerizing and a heat-cured denture base material. A resin for 3D-printing denture base (Imprimo®), a heat-polymerizing acrylic resin (Paladon® 65), and an autopolymerizing acrylic resin (Palapress®) were investigated. Flexural strength, elastic modulus, fracture toughness, work of fracture, water sorption, and water solubility were evaluated. The 3D-printed test specimens were post-cured using two different units (Imprimo Cure® and Form Cure®). The tests were carried out after both dry and 30 days water storage. Data were collected and statistically analyzed. Resin type had a significant effect on the flexural strength, elastic modulus, fracture toughness, and work of fracture (p < 0.001). The flexural strength and elastic modulus for the heat-cured polymer were significantly the highest among all investigated groups regardless of the storage condition (p < 0.001). The fracture toughness and work of fracture of the 3D-printed material were significantly the lowest (p < 0.001). The heat-cured polymer had the lowest significant water solubility (p < 0.001). The post-curing method had an impact on the flexural strength of the investigated 3D-printed denture base material. The flexural strength, elastic modulus, fracture toughness, work of fracture of the 3D-printed material were inferior to those of the heat-cured one. Increased post-curing temperature may enhance the flexural properties of resin monomers used for 3D-printing dental appliances.


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