Almost two-thirds of denture-wearers in the US frequently experience what's known as denture-related stomatitis – fungal infections of the mouth. In order to try and bring that number down, scientists ...

Using CAD/CAM technology, dental practitioners can now fabricate complete dentures from blocks of PMMA acrylic resins. While these blocks are reported to have better mechanical properties than ...

The strength of the bond between denture base resins and artificial teeth is critical for the longevity and functionality of removable prostheses. Recent advances in materials science have led to ...

PMMA, polymethyl-methacrylate, is a thermoplastic acrylic linear polymer, the mer of which is illustrated in the diagram. PMMA is transparent, with a refractive index of 1.49, and easily formed into ...