To evaluate relevant material properties (flexural strength [σ f ], elastic modulus [E], water sorption [Wsp] and solubility [Wsl], and biocompatibility) of an additive manufacturing (AM) polymer vs a heat-curing acrylic resin (AR; control) for the manufacture of complete dentures, testing the hypothesis that fabrications from both materials would present acceptable material properties for clinical use. Materials and Methods: The σ f , E, Wsp, and Wsl were evaluated according to the ISO 20795-1:2013 standard, and the biocompatibility was evaluated using MTT and SRB assays. Disk-shaped specimens were fabricated and used for Wsp (n = 5), Wsl (n = 5), and biocompatibility (n = 3) testing. For assessment of σ f and E, bar-shaped specimens (n = 30) were fabricated and stored in 37°C distilled water for 48 hours or 6 months before flexural testing in a universal testing machine with a constant displacement rate (5 ± 1 mm/minute). Data from σ f , E, Wsp, Wsl, and biocompatibility tests were statistically analyzed using Student t test (α = .05). Weibull analysis was also used for σ f and E data. Results: Significant differences between the two materials were found for the evaluated material properties. Water storage for 6 months did not affect the flexural strength of the AM polymer, but this material showed inadequate σ f and Wsl values. Conclusions: Despite adequate biocompatibility and strength stability after 6 months of water storage, the AM polymer recommended for complete dentures needs further development to improve the material properties evaluated in this study. Int
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