Effect of powder to liquid ratio on tensile strength and glass transition temperature of alumina filled poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base material

Med J Malaysia. 2004 May:59 Suppl B:147-8.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties and glass transition temperature (Tg) of a denture base material prepared from high molecular weight poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) and alumina (Al2O3). The glass transition temperature was studied by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The effect of powder-to-liquid ratio was investigated. The result showed that the tensile properties and the Tg were slightly effected by the powder-to-liquid ratio. The ratio of 2.2:1 by weight of powder to liquid was found to be the best ratio for mixing the material to give the best result in this formulation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Oxide / analysis
  • Aluminum Oxide / chemical synthesis*
  • Calorimetry, Differential Scanning*
  • Denture Bases*
  • Glass*
  • Humans
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / analysis
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / chemical synthesis*
  • Powders
  • Tensile Strength
  • Transition Temperature*

Substances

  • Powders
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate
  • Aluminum Oxide