The Influence of Saliva pH on the Fracture Resistance of Three Complete Denture Base Acrylic Resins

• Main Authors: Juliana de Sá (Author), Francisca Vieira (Author), Carlos Manuel Aroso (Author), Mónica Cardoso (Author), José Manuel Mendes (Author), António Sérgio Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim and Background. The absorption of fluids by denture base materials diminishes the mechanical properties such as hardness, strength, and fatigue limit due to the plasticizing effect of water. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of oral pH on the fracture resistance of prosthetic bases made...