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What is the primary material used to fabricate denture bases since the mid-1940s?
What is the primary material used to fabricate denture bases since the mid-1940s?
Who developed Poly(methyl methacrylate) polymers in 1937?
Who developed Poly(methyl methacrylate) polymers in 1937?
What material was used for denture bases before the development of acrylic resins?
What material was used for denture bases before the development of acrylic resins?
What is the term for materials that can be moulded or shaped when heated and then retain their shape when cooled?
What is the term for materials that can be moulded or shaped when heated and then retain their shape when cooled?
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What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
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What is the primary cause of porosity in an acrylic denture base?
What is the primary cause of porosity in an acrylic denture base?
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What type of resin is commonly used for soft denture liners?
What type of resin is commonly used for soft denture liners?
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What is the term for dental devices used to close a hole in the palate or to separate the nasal and oral cavities?
What is the term for dental devices used to close a hole in the palate or to separate the nasal and oral cavities?
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What is a characteristic of PMMA that makes it suitable for dental applications?
What is a characteristic of PMMA that makes it suitable for dental applications?
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What is the primary component of the powder in a PMMA denture base material?
What is the primary component of the powder in a PMMA denture base material?
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What type of energy can be used to polymerize PMMA?
What type of energy can be used to polymerize PMMA?
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What is one application of CAD-CAM technologies in dentistry?
What is one application of CAD-CAM technologies in dentistry?
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What type of material is used for anterior aesthetic restorations?
What type of material is used for anterior aesthetic restorations?
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What is one use of acrylic polymers in dental technology?
What is one use of acrylic polymers in dental technology?
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What is one application of acrylic polymers in clinic?
What is one application of acrylic polymers in clinic?
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What is a temporary restoration material used in dentistry?
What is a temporary restoration material used in dentistry?
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What is the consistency of the mixture at the beginning of the process?
What is the consistency of the mixture at the beginning of the process?
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What happens to the polymer chains during the stringy stage?
What happens to the polymer chains during the stringy stage?
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What is the ideal consistency for compression molding?
What is the ideal consistency for compression molding?
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Why does the mixture become stiff after standing for an extended period?
Why does the mixture become stiff after standing for an extended period?
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What happens to the monomer during the rubbery stage?
What happens to the monomer during the rubbery stage?
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What is the term for the time required for the resin mixture to reach a doughlike stage?
What is the term for the time required for the resin mixture to reach a doughlike stage?
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How would you describe the mixture during the doughlike stage?
How would you describe the mixture during the doughlike stage?
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What happens to the mixture during the rubbery stage?
What happens to the mixture during the rubbery stage?
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What is a disadvantage of Acrylic Soft-liner?
What is a disadvantage of Acrylic Soft-liner?
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What is an advantage of Silicone - Room Temperature Vulcanising (RTV) Soft-liner?
What is an advantage of Silicone - Room Temperature Vulcanising (RTV) Soft-liner?
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What is a disadvantage of Silicone - Heat Cured (Molloplast B) Soft-liner?
What is a disadvantage of Silicone - Heat Cured (Molloplast B) Soft-liner?
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Which Soft-liner has a high rupture strength?
Which Soft-liner has a high rupture strength?
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What is an advantage of Acrylic Soft-liner?
What is an advantage of Acrylic Soft-liner?
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What is a disadvantage of Silicone - RTV Soft-liner?
What is a disadvantage of Silicone - RTV Soft-liner?
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Which Soft-liner has a more resistance to aqueous environment?
Which Soft-liner has a more resistance to aqueous environment?
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What is an advantage of Silicone - Heat Cured (Molloplast B) Soft-liner?
What is an advantage of Silicone - Heat Cured (Molloplast B) Soft-liner?
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What is the name of the biomaterial emerging for oral implants and dental prostheses?
What is the name of the biomaterial emerging for oral implants and dental prostheses?
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Which of the following authors discussed prosthetic polymers and resins?
Which of the following authors discussed prosthetic polymers and resins?
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What is the name of the journal that published an article on Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) in 2021?
What is the name of the journal that published an article on Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) in 2021?
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Which of the following materials is used for CAD-CAM dentistry?
Which of the following materials is used for CAD-CAM dentistry?
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Who reviewed the properties and use of PEEK polymer in prosthodontics?
Who reviewed the properties and use of PEEK polymer in prosthodontics?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PEEK?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PEEK?
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What is the purpose of the reference cited from the website 'panadent.co.uk'?
What is the purpose of the reference cited from the website 'panadent.co.uk'?
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Which of the following authors discussed dental materials and their selection?
Which of the following authors discussed dental materials and their selection?
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Study Notes
Types of Denture Bases
- Available types of denture bases include: heat activated resins, chemically activated resins (cold or self-cured), light activated resins, soft denture liners, acrylic resin teeth, and obturators for cleft palates/maxillofacial prosthetic devices.
History of Denture Bases
- Earlier materials used for denture bases include: Vulcanite (1839), nitrocellulose, phenol formaldehyde, vinyl plastics, and porcelain.
- In 1937, Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) polymers were introduced by Walter Wright.
- By 1946, 95-98% of dentures were constructed from PMMA or copolymers.
- Other polymers developed during the Thermoplastic development period (1910-1950) include: vinyl acrylic, polystyrene, epoxy, nylon, vinyl styrene, polycarbonate, polysulfone, polyurethane, polyvinylacetate-ethylene, hydrophilic polyacrylate, silicones, and light activated urethane dimethacrylate.
Acrylic Resins
- Since the mid-1940s, the majority of denture bases have been fabricated using PMMA resins.
- PMMA is a colorless, transparent solid that can be tinted with pigments, dyes, fillers, and fibers to provide various colors, shades, and degrees of translucency.
- The color, optical characteristics, and dimensional properties of PMMA remain stable under normal intraoral conditions.
- Acrylic resins are commonly supplied as a powder-liquid system, which can be mixed in the proper proportions to form a workable mass.
- Polymerization can be activated by chemical, heat, and light energy, as well as microwave energy.
Stages of Acrylic Resin Polymerization
- The mixture enters a stringy stage when the monomer attacks the surfaces of individual polymer beads and is absorbed into the beads, causing swelling of the beads and dissolution of non-crosslinked polymer chains into the liquid monomer.
- The mass enters a doughlike stage when an increased number of polymer chains enter the solution, making it behave as a pliable dough.
- The mixture enters a rubbery or elastic stage when some monomer is dissipated by evaporation, and some penetrates further into remaining polymer beads.
- The mixture becomes stiff and resistant to mechanical deformation when it reaches the final stage.
Soft Lining Materials
- Acrylic soft liner (Vertex) has high peel strength to acrylic denture base, high rupture strength, and some can be polished or cooled.
- Silicone soft liners (RTV and Heat Cured) have resilience, but low tear strength and low bond strength to denture base.
PEEK
- PEEK is a material used for CAD-CAM dentistry, introduced by Whitty in 2013.
- It has properties suitable for dental applications, including strength, durability, and aesthetics.
References
- List of references cited in the text, including Alqurashiab et al. (2021), Aunsavice (2003), Shen (2022), Powers and Wataha (2017), Craig and Powers (2002), Skirbutis et al. (2017), Van Noort (2002), and O'Brien (2002).
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Description
This quiz covers different types of denture bases, including heat, chemically, and light activated resins, as well as soft denture liners and acrylic resin teeth. It also touches on obturators for cleft palates and maxillofacial defects.