title: Incorporation of antimicrobial macromolecules in acrylic denture base resins: a research composition and update.
abstract: Contemporary research in acrylic denture base materials focuses on the development of a novel poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) resin with antimicrobial properties. Although PMMA resin has fulfilled all the requirements of an ideal denture base material, its susceptibility to microbial colonization in the oral environment is a formidable concern to clinicians. Many mechanisms including the absence of ionic charge in the methyl methacrylate resins, hydrophobic interactions, electrostatic interactions, and mechanical attachment have been found to contribute to the formation of biofilm. The present article outlines the basic categories of potential antimicrobial polymer (polymeric biocides) formulations (modified PMMA resins) and considers their applicability, biological status, and usage potential over the coming years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, India.
authors.forename: Indumathi
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sivakumar
authors.forename: Kuthalingam Subbiah
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Arunachalam
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sajjan
authors.forename: Alluri Venkata
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Ramaraju
authors.forename: Bheemalingeshwara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Bindu
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kamaraj
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000737:chemistry*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003819:Denture Bases / Q000382:microbiology; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000737:chemistry; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry*; D017641:Zeolites / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003764:Dental Materials; D004202:Disinfectants; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D017641:Zeolites; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate
keywords: Antimicrobial polymers; modified PMMA resins; polymeric biocide