denture base resins Flashcards
broad term used to describe natural or synthetic substances that form plastic materials after polymerization
resin
designating a colorless, pungent acid
acrylic
colorless, transparent solid
pure PMMA
denture base fabricated with POLY (methylmethacrylate) resins
acrylic resins
PMMA resins:
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1excellent esthetic properties
2adequate strength
3low water sorption
4low solubility
5non-toxic, low allergenicity
6easily repaired
7reproduces detail accurately
8simple molding and processing technique
PMMA resin ingredients:
liquid monomer
powdered polymer
plasticizer
initiator
pigments
PMMA
liquid monomer:
powdered polymer:
plasticizer:
initiator:
pigments
liquid monomer: methyl methacrylate
powdered polymer: polymethyl methacrylate
plasticizer: dibutyl phthalate
initiator: benzoyl peroxide
PMMA resin is a two-component system:
liquid monomer and powdered polymer
PMMA liquid:
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methyl methacrylate, glycol dimethacrylate- a cross-linking agent
hydroquinone- inhibitor for increased shelf life
PMMA powder:
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- PMMA beads
- pigments
- plasticizer (dibutyl phthalate)
- benzoyl peroxide - initiator of polymerization
used in fabrication of all denture bases
heat-activated denture base
thermal energy required for polymerization
heat at surface of resin is conducted away into investing medium, hence no porosity on surface of resin
internal porosity: monomer boils
this vaporization of the monomer affects the thick areas of denture base
internal porosity
other porosity.
irregular shape, located throughout the base:
inadequate pressure, not enough resin in mold, improperly mixed resin
basically the same composition as the denture base resin, except for pigmentation to produce tooth shades
resin denture teeth