Investigation some mechanical properties of self cured PMMA resin reinforced by different types of nano particles

Abstract EN

In the present research, study the effect of adding two different types of reinforcing particles, which included: nano-alumina (nano-Al2O3) and nano-silica (nano-SiO2), that added with different volume fractions of (1%, 2% and 3%), on the some mechanical properties of composite prosthesis complete denture base materials by using self (cold) cure poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin as new fluid resin matrix .

In this research the composite prosthetic dentures specimens consist of from two groups were prepared by using casting methods, type (Hand Lay-Up) method according to the types of reinforced particles which includes: the first group consists of PMMA resin reinforced by nano-alumina particles, and the second group consists of PMMA resin reinforced by nano-silica particles.

The mechanical tests were performed on these specimens include compression test, impact test, and hardness test .

The result of this study showed the values of (compression strength and hardness) properties increased with increasing the volume fraction of both (nano-Al2O3 and nano-SiO2) particles in PMMA complete denture base materials.

While, the values of (impact strength) property decreased .

Also the addition of (nano-Al2O3) particles has a noticeable effect on the most properties of composite material for prosthetic denture base specimens more than the (nano-SiO2) particles, except the impact strength property.