An in vitro investigation of the effect of the addition of untreated and surface treated silica on the transverse and impact strength of poly(methyl methacrylate) acrylic resin.
Silica is a commonly used filler in dental materials and as a reinforcing agent in industry. The aim of this study was to further investigate the effect of the addition of untreated and a novel surface treated silica on the transverse bend and impact strength of acrylic resin denture base material. It was hypothesized that the silica/resin composite materials would have an improved flexural and impact strength than the conventional heat-cured acrylic resin. Three types of untreated and two of treated silica powder were used in this study. The range of percentages used were 1%, 0.5%, 0.2%, 0.1%. The treated particles were coated with hexamethyldisilazane or dimethyldichloridesilazane. Conventional heat cured acrylic resin was used as a control. The modulus of rupture for all groups of acrylic resin containing silica was significantly lower than for the control. The modulus of elasticity was not significantly greater than the control group. For the impact strength statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the groups. There was a nonsignificant increase in the impact strength for specimens compared to the control. In conclusion the addition of silica to poly(methyl methacrylate) denture base materials did not produce a significant improvement in the transverse bend or impact strength compared to conventional heat-cured acrylic resin. The incorporation of untreated and surface treated silica cannot be recommended as a method of reinforcement.
Division of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol Dental School, UK.
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D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D019245:Compressive Strength; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D006244:Hardness; D008422:Materials Testing; D010316:Particle Size; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate