Influence of microwave disinfection on the linear dimensional stability of complete dentures: a clinical study.
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.
Basso
Michael Frederico Manzolli
MF
Araraquara Dental School, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araraquara, Brazil.
Giampaolo
Eunice Teresinha
ET
Vergani
Carlos Eduardo
CE
Machado
Ana Lúcia
AL
Pavarina
Ana Cláudia
AC
Compagnoni
Marco Antonio
MA
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
D003764:Dental Materials