The Use of Acrylate Polymers in Dentistry

Abstract

The manuscript aimed to review the types of acrylate polymers used in dentistry, as well as their chemical, physical, mechanical, and biological properties. Regarding their consistency and purpose, dental acrylate polymers are divided into hard (brittle), which includes acrylates for the production of plate denture bases, obturator prostheses, epitheses and maxillofacial prostheses, their repairs and lining, and soft (flexible), which are used for lining denture bases in special indications. Concerning the composition and method of polymerization initiation, polymers for the production of denture bases are divided into four types: heat-, cold-, light-, and microwave-polymerized. CAD/CAM acrylate dentures are made from factory blocks of dental acrylates and show optimal mechanical and physical properties, undoubtedly better monomer polymerization and thus biocompatibility, and stability of the shape and colour of the base and dentures. Regardless of the number of advantages that these polymers have to offer, they also exhibit certain disadvantages. Technological development enables the enhancement of all acrylate properties to respond better to the demands of the profession. Special attention should be paid to improving the biological characteristics of acrylate polymers, due to reported adverse reactions of patients and dental staff to potentially toxic substances released during their preparation and use.

Tunable Stereolithography Photopolymerization Resin for Molding Water-Soluble Cavities

“…From the existing literature, we identified a small library of such monomers with demonstrated suitability for VP. ,, From this, we selected trimethylammonium ethyl methacrylate (TMAEMA) as a preliminary monomer due to the presence of an ionic quaternary ammonium group, homopolymer elasticity, and efficient photopolymerization rate demonstrated by structurally similar monomers in aqueous solution . The elasticity of the TMAEMA homopolymer is of particular importance, as it is a stark contrast to the brittleness commonly associated with acrylic polymers …”

“…34 The elasticity of the TMAEMA homopolymer is of particular importance, as it is a stark contrast to the brittleness commonly associated with acrylic polymers. 35 While poly(TMAEMA) is a highly elastic polymer, it displays less than ideal toughness. To increase hardness and create a more durable material, we added N,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMA) as a comonomer.…”

Dental Material Selection for the Additive Manufacturing of Removable Complete Dentures (RCD)

“…Thus, the issue of DMS is very complicated and carried out empirically in most cases. This contributes to a great risk of errors, transforming into complications and aggravation of the patient’s conditions, which is confirmed by the long-term practice of doctors, reflected in the literature [ 60 , 61 ]. Presently, the importance of production routes is a fact that significantly affects the quality characteristics of the fabrication of dental products.…”

Microbial Exopolysaccharide Composites in Biomedicine and Healthcare: Trends and Advances

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