title: Influence of microwave disinfection on the linear dimensional stability of complete dentures: a clinical study.
abstract: This clinical study evaluated the effect of two microwave disinfection protocols at 650 W for 3 minutes (group 1, once a week; group 2, three times a week) on the linear dimensional stability of complete dentures. Measurements were taken across four reference points: before the first microwave disinfection (baseline) and after each week of disinfection. Furthermore, the dentures were monitored clinically. Group 2 showed significantly greater shrinkage than group 1 in all evaluated weeks. During clinical monitoring, no significant findings were observed. Even though dimensional changes occurred, the clinical evaluation did not yield any changes in either group.
authors.affiliation: Araraquara Dental School, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araraquara, Brazil.
authors.forename: Michael Frederico Manzolli
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Basso
authors.forename: Eunice Teresinha
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Giampaolo
authors.forename: Carlos Eduardo
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Vergani
authors.forename: Ana Lúcia
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: Ana Cláudia
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Pavarina
authors.forename: Marco Antonio
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Compagnoni
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D003819:Denture Bases; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D023861:Photography, Dental; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials