title: A method for testing denture adhesives.
abstract: An in vitro test is described that simulates the in vivo fate of a denture adhesive, namely destruction, dilution, and dissolution of the adhesive, by repeated measurement of tensile bond strength for the adhesive in isotonic saline over time. The bond strengths were measured under two different settings of the testing machine. The main compositions of three denture adhesive pastes, Fittydent, Fixodent, and Super Poli-Grip and one powder adhesive, Super Wernet's, were determined by infrared spectroscopy. The tensile bond strengths of these adhesives and those of pure tragacanth gum were subjected to a three-way analysis of variance. The Fittydent and Super Poli-Grip adhesives exhibited the best results over time. The most appropriate of the described methods for testing denture adhesives seem useful; however, when seen in relation to the results of a published clinical study where the patients were asked to evaluate the retention and the duration of some of these adhesives, there are indications that the clinical validity of the method might be improved if paste adhesives are tested at temperatures above 35 degrees C.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preclinical Techniques and Material Sciences, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Koppang
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Berg
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dahm
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Real
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fløystrand
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium; D003764:Dental Materials; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010710:Phosphates; D011108:Polymers; D011145:Polyvinyls; D013055:Spectrophotometry, Infrared; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014144:Tragacanth
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D003764:Dental Materials; C095403:Fittydent; D010710:Phosphates; D011108:Polymers; D011145:Polyvinyls; C071530:Super Poli-Grip; C071529:Super Wernet's; C073207:maleic acid, methyl vinyl ether polymer, calcium sodium salt; D014144:Tragacanth; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium