Open AccessEffect of novel cycloaliphatic comonomer on surface roughness and surface hardness of heat-cure denture base resin
Author(s) -
Ranganathan Ajay,
Suma Karthigeyan,
Vikraman Rakshagan,
Elumalai Ambedkar,
Vellingiri Lalithamanohari,
Murugesan Sreevarun
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_20_20
Subject(s) - polymethyl methacrylate , materials science , indentation hardness , surface roughness , hardness , acrylic resin , composite material , comonomer , methacrylate , post hoc , composite number , surface finish , vickers hardness test , dentistry , monomer , polymer , medicine , coating , microstructure
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a widely used resin in the field of prosthodontics for fabricating myriad orofacial prostheses. Albeit several advantages, it possesses certain lacunae concerning physicomechanical properties.