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Microwave polymerization of denture base materials. A comparative study
Author(s) -
Blagojevic V.,
Murphy V. M.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2842.1999.00456.x
Subject(s) - polymerization , base (topology) , materials science , dentistry , composite material , medicine , mathematics , polymer , mathematical analysis
A comparison of some properties of denture base polymers processed by both microwave and water‐bath methods demonstrated that, in general, water‐bath polymerization with a long curing cycle and a 3‐h terminal boil produced superior properties. Although these two methods were inter‐changeable for the conventionally heat cured material, consistently superior results were produced by following the method recommended by the manufacturer. Microwaving of autopolymerizing resin improved mechanical properties and reduced residual monomer. The clinical significance of these results remains to be tested.