Water absorption and water solubility of soft lining materials for acrylic dentures.
Soft lining materials undergo two processes when immersed in water. Plasticizers and other soluble materials are leached into the water, and water is absorbed by the polymer. The balance between these two processes affects both the compliance and dimensional stability of the materials.
D000042:Absorption; D000179:Acrylates; D000180:Acrylic Resins; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003819:Denture Bases; D003822:Denture Liners; D004058:Diffusion; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012995:Solubility; D014867:Water
D000179:Acrylates; D000180:Acrylic Resins; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014867:Water