Influence of different concentrations of titanium dioxide and copper oxide nanoparticles on water sorption and solubility of heat‐cured PMMA denture base resin

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles on the water sorption and solubility of heat-cured polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).Materials and Methods: Fifty disc-shaped specimens (10 × 2 mm) of heat-cured PMMA were prepared and divided into five groups (n = 10) to be modified with 2.5 wt.% or 7.5 wt.% of either TiO 2 or CuO nanoparticles. One group was left unmodified, serving as the control group. Water sorption and solubility were measured by weighing the specimens before and after immersion in distilled water and desiccation. The data were analyzed by using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (α = .05).Results: The 2.5 wt.% CuO nanoparticles significantly decreased the water sorption (p = .016), but did not change the water solubility (p = .222) compared with the control group. The 7.5 wt.% CuO and both concentration of TiO 2 nanoparticles did not change the water sorption, but significantly increased the solubility of heatcured PMMA (p ≤ .05).Conclusion: Adding 2.5 wt.% CuO nanoparticles to heat-cured PMMA decreases the water sorption; although, it has no significant effect on the solubility. Likewise, 2.5 and 7.5 wt.% TiO 2 and 7.5 wt.% CuO do not affect the water sorption, but increase the water solubility of heat-cured PMMA.Clinical Significance: Reinforcing the heat-cured PMMA denture base resin materials with the right concentration and type of nanoparticles can decrease the water sorption of resin base materials, and consequently can influence the durability of dentures.

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