title: Allergic effects of the residual monomer used in denture base acrylic resins.
abstract: Denture base resins are extensively used in dentistry for a variety of purposes. These materials can be classified as chemical, heat, light, and microwave polymerization materials depending upon the factor which starts the polymerization reaction. Their applications include use during denture base construction, relining existing dentures, and for fabrication of orthodontic removable appliances. There have been increased concerns regarding the safe clinical application of these materials as their biodegradation in the oral environment leads to harmful effects. Along with local side effects, the materials have certain occupational hazards, and numerous studies can be found in the literature mentioning those. The purpose of this article is to outline the cytotoxic consequences of denture base acrylic resins and clinical recommendations for their use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Haroon
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rashid
authors.affiliation: Matrix Dynamics Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Zeeshan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Sheikh
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Fahim
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vohra
keywords: Denture base allergy; denture base resins; residual monomer