title: Denture base materials.
abstract: A variety of materials have been used in the fabrication of denture bases. The advantages and disadvantages of these materials are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on polymeric material. particularly poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The chemical basis for formation of PMMA is provided to facilitate understanding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Phoenix
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003819:Denture Bases; D003824:Denture, Complete; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011108:Polymers