Basic Studies on Visible Light-cured Resin as a Denture Base

Part 17 Transverse and Tensile Strengths of Repaired Denture Base Resin Using a Trial Repair Resin

Abstract

Trial production of a visible light-cured repair resin (powder/liquid type, TPL) as a denture base resin was carried out using cyclophosphazene monomer, and then the transverse and tensile strengths of the repaired specimens were examined. As a control, Triad Gel (TRI) was used. In the transverse strength test, TPL showed values of 507-470 kgf/cm², which were about double those of TRI. As for tensile strength, TPL showed values of 329-268 kgf/cm², and higher values were obtained in comparison with TRI, especially after 30 days of water immersion, when the values were doubled. The durability of TPL was favorable in comparison with TRI.