The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials

Background: One drawback of acrylic denture base materials is their liability to fracture, requiring methods to increase fracture resistance. Adding nanoparticles (NPs) represented one of these methods. Purpose: The objectives of this study are to evaluate and compare transverse strength and hardnes...

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Main Authors: Marwah M. Shehab, Radhwan Himmadi Hasan, Rana Rabee Aziz
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Language:English
Published: Universitas Airlangga 2024-12-01
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author Marwah M. Shehab
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Rana Rabee Aziz
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description Background: One drawback of acrylic denture base materials is their liability to fracture, requiring methods to increase fracture resistance. Adding nanoparticles (NPs) represented one of these methods. Purpose: The objectives of this study are to evaluate and compare transverse strength and hardness when adding zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs) at concentrations of 0%, 3%, and 5% to heat-cured acrylic denture base materials (Ivoclare, Major) and to microwave-cured acrylic (Acron MC). Methods: Transverse strength was tested with a Universal Testing Machine (GESTER, Fujian, China), while hardness tests were conducted by using a Shore-D hardness durometer (Show, China). The 90 samples were prepared and then divided into three groups for each material. Attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze the microstructure. The samples were prepared following the manufacturer’s instructions for each material. Results: The results revealed that the addition of ZrO2 NPs (3%, 5%) improves the transverse strength and hardness of polymethyl methacrylate acrylic resin for both types (microwave-cured and heat-cured acrylic resins). The addition of ZrO2 NPs at 3% concentration shows the highest values for both transverse strength and hardness. The ATR-FTIR confirms no structural chemical changes with the addition of ZrO2 NPs. Conclusion: The study concludes that the incorporation of ZrO2 NPs (3%, 5%) into microwave-cured and heat-cured acrylic resins improves transverse strength and hardness.
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spelling doaj-art-2ff21ccc59b04744bc89978428601e942025-08-20T02:38:48ZengUniversitas AirlanggaDental Journal1978-37282442-97402024-12-0157427327910.20473/j.djmkg.v57.i4.p273-27949201The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materialsMarwah M. Shehab0Radhwan Himmadi Hasan1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0304-0967Rana Rabee Aziz2Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, IraqDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, IraqDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, Mosul, IraqBackground: One drawback of acrylic denture base materials is their liability to fracture, requiring methods to increase fracture resistance. Adding nanoparticles (NPs) represented one of these methods. Purpose: The objectives of this study are to evaluate and compare transverse strength and hardness when adding zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs) at concentrations of 0%, 3%, and 5% to heat-cured acrylic denture base materials (Ivoclare, Major) and to microwave-cured acrylic (Acron MC). Methods: Transverse strength was tested with a Universal Testing Machine (GESTER, Fujian, China), while hardness tests were conducted by using a Shore-D hardness durometer (Show, China). The 90 samples were prepared and then divided into three groups for each material. Attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used to analyze the microstructure. The samples were prepared following the manufacturer’s instructions for each material. Results: The results revealed that the addition of ZrO2 NPs (3%, 5%) improves the transverse strength and hardness of polymethyl methacrylate acrylic resin for both types (microwave-cured and heat-cured acrylic resins). The addition of ZrO2 NPs at 3% concentration shows the highest values for both transverse strength and hardness. The ATR-FTIR confirms no structural chemical changes with the addition of ZrO2 NPs. Conclusion: The study concludes that the incorporation of ZrO2 NPs (3%, 5%) into microwave-cured and heat-cured acrylic resins improves transverse strength and hardness.https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/MKG/article/view/51043denture basehardnesspmmatransverse strengthzirconium oxide nanoparticle
spellingShingle Marwah M. Shehab
Radhwan Himmadi Hasan
Rana Rabee Aziz
The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials
Dental Journal
denture base
hardness
pmma
transverse strength
zirconium oxide nanoparticle
title The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials
title_full The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials
title_fullStr The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials
title_full_unstemmed The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials
title_short The effect of adding ZrO2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave-cured acrylic and heat-cured acrylic denture base materials
title_sort effect of adding zro2 nanoparticles on the transverse strength and hardness of microwave cured acrylic and heat cured acrylic denture base materials
topic denture base
hardness
pmma
transverse strength
zirconium oxide nanoparticle
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