Effect of Silver Nano-particles on Tensile Strength of Acrylic Resins

Background and aims. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is widely used for the fabrication of removable prostheses. Silver nano-particles (AgNps) have been added to PMMA because of their antimicrobial properties, but their effect on the mechanical properties of PMMA is unknown. Theaim of this study was...

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Main Authors: Tahereh Ghaffari, Fahimeh Hamedi-rad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
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Online Access:http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/513/434