Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption in High-Strength Denture Base Resin Reinforced with 5% Silanized Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Microwave and Conventional Polymerization Methods: An In-vitro Study
K. K. Tharun, M. D. Chethan & D. B. Nandeeshwar · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026
Background: Water sorption is a critical determinant of the dimensional stability and long-term clinical performance of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base resins. Absorbed water acts as a plasticizer within the polymer matrix, causing volumetric expansion and deteriorati...
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10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1338