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BSTRACT
The conventional denture base resins had many drawbacks. Hence, the objective of this study was to compare the effect of incorporation of silver nanoparticles on mechanical properties of light-cured resin material.
Materials and Methods:
Specimens of acrylic resin (control group) and acrylic resin reinforced with 2% silver nanoparticles (test group) were evaluated for mechanical properties such as impact strength, transverse strength, modulus of elasticity, and deflection. Unpaired
t
test was used for statistical analysis.
Results:
Mechanical properties of light cure reinforced with silver nanoparticles were significantly higher than conventional light-cured resin (
P
< 0.05).
Conclusion:
The incorporation of silver nanoparticles into light-cured resin increases the mechanical properties making it more stronger material.
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