The formulation and mechanical characterization of natural, synthetic, and natural-synthetic polymer blends as denture adhesive materials
Abstract
Natural and synthetic polymers and natural-synthetic polymeric blends were investigated for their potential merit as denture stabilizer materials. By use of a plexiglas apparatus designed to simulate the interaction between adhesive, denture, and oral mucosa, an in-vitro test method, employing the Instron Universal Testing Instrument was developed to simulate the masticatory action of the mouth. The evaluation of cyclic stress-strain profiles provided continuous adhesional and compressional force data on a series of investigational and commercial adhesive products. Comparative analysis of these adhesional and compressional parameters provided useful quantitative mechanical data for comprehensive formulation studies. The simplicity, objectivity, and time-saving features of the Instron methodology were found to be especially suited for the rational design and evaluation of denture adhesive materials.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Peck, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Pharmaceuticals|Dental care
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