title: In vitro comparison of autoclave polymerization on the transverse strength of denture base resins.
abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of autoclave polymerization on the transverse strength of denture base polymers. To this end, 30 rectangular test specimens were fabricated of two heat-polymerized denture base polymers. The test groups were: (I) control, i.e., conventional water bath to polymerize resins by heat at 100 degrees C for 30 minutes; (II) autoclave polymerization at 60 degrees C for 30 minutes followed by 130 degrees C for 10 minutes; and (III) autoclave polymerization at 60 degrees C for 30 minutes followed by 130 degrees C for 20 minutes. The specimens were tested with three-point bending test at a crosshead speed of 5 mm/min. It was revealed that the transverse strength of specimens increased with statistical significance when the autoclave was used for polymerization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. rukiyedurkan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Rukiye
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Durkan
authors.forename: Mehmet Birol
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Ozel
authors.forename: Bora
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bağiş
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Usanmaz
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003819:Denture Bases; D006244:Hardness; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008422:Materials Testing; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate