Physical Properties of Polyamide-12 versus PMMA Denture Base Material

Objectives. Polyamide-12 (PA) is a flexible material suited for denture bases and clasping. This study investigated its potential aging effects with a focus on surface roughness, color stability, and elasticity. Methods. PA specimens (Valplast) of 40×10×2 mm and equally measuring PMMA specimens (Pal...

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Main Authors: Mieszko Wieckiewicz, Volker Opitz, Gert Richter, Klaus W. Boening
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/150298