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  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,670 Views
10 Pages

Magnification of Iris through Clear Acrylic Resin in Ocular Prosthesis

  • Dinesh Rokaya,
  • Jidapa Kritsana,
  • Pokpong Amornvit,
  • Nagendra Dhakal,
  • Zohaib Khurshid,
  • Muhammad Sohail Zafar and
  • Preamjit Saonanon

The study on the magnification of the clear acrylic resin in prosthetic dentistry is important but lacking. Hence, this research aimed to investigate the magnification of the iris in the ocular prosthesis with various thicknesses of clear heat cure a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,122 Views
15 Pages

Effect of Acrylic Resin on the Protection Performance of Epoxy Coating for Magnesium Alloy

  • Xinyu Liu,
  • Yingjun Zhang,
  • Yong Jiang,
  • Mengyang Li,
  • Jianjun Bai and
  • Xiaorong Zhou

The low toughness of epoxy resin can influence its shielding performance against a corrosive medium and strength of adhesion to metal surfaces. Extensive efforts have been made to modify epoxy resin. In this research, acrylic resin was synthesized by...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,084 Views
11 Pages

Surface Modification Methods of Self-Cured Acrylic Resin Repaired with Resin Composite Using a Universal Adhesive

  • Awiruth Klaisiri,
  • Apichai Maneenacarith,
  • Nantawan Krajangta,
  • Alysha Sukkee,
  • Nannita Stephannie Hardy,
  • Tuksadon Wutikhun and
  • Chayaporn Supachartwong

29 August 2023

This research study’s purpose was to evaluate the mechanical and chemical surface treatment methods for self-cured acrylic resin repaired with a resin composite employing a universal adhesive agent. Eighty self-cured acrylic resins were built a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,117 Views
10 Pages

Effects of Nanocrystal Cellulose from Bamboo on the Flexural Strength of Acrylic Resin: In Vitro

  • Visakha Aupaphong,
  • Kriangsak Kraiwattanawong and
  • Bhornsawan Thanathornwong

7 July 2022

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of nanocrystal cellulose (NCC) from bamboo on the flexural strength of heat-cured acrylic resin. A total of 35 specimens (3.3 mm × 10 mm × 64 mm) were prepared and the specimens were di...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,082 Views
13 Pages

Synthesis and Characterization of Acrylic Resin/Kaolin Composites for Dielectric Applications

  • Dorel Buncianu,
  • Eduard-Marius Lungulescu,
  • Alina Caramitu,
  • Virgil Marinescu,
  • Liviu Marsavina and
  • Erwin-Christian Lovasz

29 November 2024

This study investigates the synthesis and characterization of acrylic resin/kaolin composites for dielectric applications. Acrylic resin, while widely used for its mechanical strength and ease of processing, exhibits limited dielectric properties, wh...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
5,011 Views
9 Pages

Improvement of the antibacterial properties of acrylic resins, used in the construction of removable orthodontic appliances, is an important strategy to reduce the incidence of caries and oral diseases in orthodontic treatments. The addition of antim...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,668 Views
12 Pages

Laser-Milled Microslits Improve the Bonding Strength of Acrylic Resin to Zirconia Ceramics

  • Saiji Shimoe,
  • Tzu-Yu Peng,
  • Yuki Wakabayashi,
  • Hiroto Takenaka,
  • Shogo Iwaguro and
  • Masato Kaku

4 April 2020

Heightened aesthetic considerations in modern dentistry have generated increased interest in metal-free “zirconia-supported dentures.” The lifespan of the denture is largely determined by the strength of adhesion between zirconia and the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,740 Views
11 Pages

Release and Recharge of Fluoride Ions from Acrylic Resin Modified with Bioactive Glass

  • Zbigniew Raszewski,
  • Danuta Nowakowska,
  • Wlodzimierz Wieckiewicz and
  • Agnieszka Nowakowska-Toporowska

27 March 2021

Background: Oral hygiene is essential for maintaining residual dentition of partial denture wearers. The dental material should positively affect the oral environment. Fluoride-releasing dental materials help to inhibit microbial colonization and for...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,475 Views
20 Pages

Analysis of the Surface Quality and Temperature in Grinding of Acrylic-Based Resin

  • Syed Mustafa Haider,
  • Abbas Hussain,
  • Muntazir Abbas,
  • Shaheryar Atta Khan and
  • Shoaib Sarfraz

Polymeric resins are becoming increasingly popular in medical and engineering applications due to their properties, such as their low weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, non-allergenicity, and extended service life. The grinding process is u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,050 Views
18 Pages

9 February 2024

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as three-dimensional printing (3DP), has been widely applied to various fields and industries, including automotive, healthcare, and rapid prototyping. This study evaluates the effects of 3DP on textile propert...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,692 Views
13 Pages

Caffeine–Acrylic Resin DLP-Manufactured Composite as a Modern Biomaterial

  • Dorota Tomczak,
  • Radosław Wichniarek and
  • Wiesław Kuczko

26 March 2023

Materials based on photocurable resins and pharmaceutically active agents (APIs) are gaining interest as a composite drug delivery system. In this study, a composite of caffeine with acrylic resin was obtained using an additive manufacturing method o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,944 Views
17 Pages

29 November 2024

Background: Grapefruit seed skin particles (GSSPs) have antifungal properties due to the presence of flavonoids. Therefore, it has the potential to display antifungal characteristics when added to acrylic resin, but it could affect the mechanical pro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,101 Views
16 Pages

Preparation and Properties of Waterborne Acrylic-Modified Epoxy Phosphate Resin and Its Coating

  • Fei Xiao,
  • Tao Yong,
  • Tianlong Cao,
  • Fangyuan Shi,
  • Xuejun Sun and
  • Jin Zhang

2 September 2024

An acrylic acid-modified epoxy phosphate resin coating was synthesized by a four-step method marked “A-B-C-D”, and it was used as an efficient protective layer for steel structures. The coating exhibited good properties, mainly including...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,920 Views
12 Pages

6 July 2021

Herein, a facile method for the preparation of an acrylic resin-based superhydrophobic coating is provided. Firstly, ZnO nanoparticles were modified with silane to obtain hydrophobic ZnO, which was then homogeneously blended with acrylic resin. Subse...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,409 Views
15 Pages

21 March 2025

Iron corrosion is very common in our daily life, and its effective protection can extend its service life. As a small molecule monomer, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate (HEMAP) has a phosphate group that can effectively chelate with iron ions to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
43 Citations
6,790 Views
8 Pages

Denture stomatitis is a very common disease affecting the oral mucosa of denture wearers. The aim of this study was to measure the antifungal effect of henna against Candida albicans adhered to acrylic resin as a possible method for prevention of den...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
9,260 Views
14 Pages

13 February 2019

This paper reports on a novel, film-forming acrylic polymer resin that exhibits low-gloss surface and high transparency via controlling film morphology at sub-micron roughness levels. Such microstructure is controlled by means of the copolymerization...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,837 Views
10 Pages

Nano-SiO2-Modified Waterborne Acrylic Acid Resin Coating for Wood Wallboard

  • Lujing Wu,
  • Meiling Chen,
  • Jing Xu,
  • Fang Fang,
  • Song Li and
  • Wenkai Zhu

1 October 2022

As one of the key products of the whole wood custom home, the study of environmental protection coating technology for wood wallboard has practical significance. Waterborne acrylic acid (WAA), as an important research object of environmentally friend...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
7,194 Views
22 Pages

19 July 2016

There have been frequent cases of civil complaints and disputes in relation to floor impact noises over the years. To solve these issues, a substantial amount of sound resilient material is installed between the concrete slab and the foamed concrete...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,078 Views
11 Pages

13 December 2022

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), an acrylic resin used in orthodontic appliances and removable dentures for its biocompatibility and esthetics, may harbor bacteria on its surface. The present study investigated a new PMMA formula with Gantrez: an anti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,279 Views
15 Pages

15 October 2020

Microcapsules were prepared by in situ polymerization with urea formaldehyde resin as the wall material and Dulux waterborne acrylic acid as the core material. The effects of the core–wall ratio, water bath temperature and depositing time on th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,110 Views
14 Pages

Paints and coatings are widely used in various applications such as walls, cars, packaging, and food products. The quality of food packaging is essential due to its direct or indirect contact with food. The demand for high-quality food packaging is i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,907 Views
16 Pages

Nanocomposites Based on Thermoplastic Acrylic Resin with the Addition of Chemically Modified Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

  • Szymon Demski,
  • Dariusz Brząkalski,
  • Maciej Gubernat,
  • Kamil Dydek,
  • Paweł Czaja,
  • Konrad Żochowski,
  • Paulina Kozera,
  • Zuzanna Krawczyk,
  • Bogna Sztorch and
  • Anna Boczkowska
  • + 2 authors

2 February 2024

The main goal of this work was an improvement in the mechanical and electrical properties of acrylic resin-based nanocomposites filled with chemically modified carbon nanotubes. For this purpose, the surface functionalization of multi-walled carbon n...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
989 Views
12 Pages

24 February 2025

The issue of fluid loss in fractured formations presents a significant challenge in petroleum engineering, often leading to increased operational costs and construction risks. To address the limitations of traditional lost circulation materials (LCMs...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,943 Views
14 Pages

Structural Adhesives Tapes Based on a Solid Epoxy Resin and Multifunctional Acrylic Telomers

  • Mateusz Weisbrodt,
  • Agnieszka Kowalczyk and
  • Krzysztof Kowalczyk

15 October 2021

Thermally curable pressure-sensitive structural adhesives tapes (SATs) were compounded using a solid epoxy resin and multifunctional acrylic telomer solutions (MATs) prepared by a thermally initiated telomerization process in an epoxy diluent contain...

  • Review
  • Open Access
925 Views
13 Pages

Effect of Adding Chitosan Nanoparticles to Acrylic Resin on Mechanical and Antimicrobial Properties of Removable Dentures: Scoping Review

  • Daniele Morais Dias,
  • Letícia Pena Botelho,
  • Larissa Doalla de Almeida e Silva,
  • Maria Eliza da Consolação Soares and
  • Rodrigo Galo

3 November 2025

Acrylic resin is widely used in removable dental prostheses due to its biocompatibility, low cost, and ease of handling; however, it presents mechanical limitations and a high susceptibility to microbial colonization, particularly by Candida albicans...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,477 Views
18 Pages

14 October 2025

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the flexural strength, flexural modulus, hardness, and surface roughness of one brand each of 3D-printed and heat-cured acrylic resin materials after they were immersed in various disinfection solut...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
3,365 Views
9 Pages

8 September 2022

Background: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is used in fabricating acrylic denture bases. Repairing a fractured acrylic denture base can be done by self-cured PMMA, yet this is still a weak point after repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,664 Views
15 Pages

The Effects of Incorporating Ag-Zn Zeolite on the Surface Roughness and Hardness of Heat and Cold Cure Acrylic Resins

  • Ali M. Aljafery,
  • Ola M. Al-Jubouri,
  • Zena J. Wally,
  • Rajaa M. Almusawi,
  • Noor H. Abdulrudha and
  • Julfikar Haider

One of the most widely used materials for the fabrication of prosthetic dental parts is acrylic resin. Its reasonable mechanical and physical properties make it a popular material for a wide range of dental applications. Recently, many attempts have...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,505 Views
11 Pages

The Influence of Saliva pH on the Fracture Resistance of Two Types of Implant-Supported Bis-Acrylic Resin Provisional Crowns—An In Vitro Study

  • Sofia Sousa-Santos,
  • António Sérgio Silva,
  • Primavera Sousa-Santos,
  • Teresa Vale and
  • José Manuel Mendes

Temporary restorations play a fundamental role in oral rehabilitation. A properly adapted implant-supported provisional restoration implies better esthetics, contouring and architectural modeling of the upper peri-implant tissue. This study aimed to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,481 Views
11 Pages

Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of the Licania Rigida Leaf Ethanolic Extract against Biofilms Formed by Candida Sp. Isolates in Acrylic Resin Discs

  • Maria Audilene de Freitas,
  • Adryelle Idalina Silva Alves,
  • Jacqueline Cosmo Andrade,
  • Melyna Chaves Leite-Andrade,
  • Antonia Thassya Lucas dos Santos,
  • Tatiana Felix de Oliveira,
  • Franz de Assis G. dos Santos,
  • Maria Daniela Silva Buonafina,
  • Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho and
  • Rejane Pereira Neves
  • + 1 author

Candida sp. treatment has become a challenge due to the formation of biofilms which favor resistance to conventional antifungals, making the search for new compounds necessary. The objective of this study was to identify the composition of the Licani...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,045 Views
13 Pages

Synthesis and Properties of Self-Polishing Antifouling Coatings Based on BIT-Acrylate Resins

  • Miao Dong,
  • Liju Liu,
  • Dazhuang Wang,
  • Mengting Li,
  • Jianxin Yang and
  • Junhua Chen

23 June 2022

Painting antifouling coatings is one of the most important methods to prevent marine biofouling. Acrylic resin is widely used in marine antifouling because of its excellent stickiness, water resistance, and film-forming capabilities. At present, the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,999 Views
13 Pages

Comparison of Fracture Resistance in Thermal and Self-Curing Acrylic Resins—An In Vitro Study

  • António Sérgio Silva,
  • Aurora Carvalho,
  • Pedro Barreiros,
  • Juliana de Sá,
  • Carlos Aroso and
  • José Manuel Mendes

11 April 2021

Thermal and self-curing acrylic resins are frequently and versatilely used in dental medicine since they are biocompatible, have no flavor or odor, have satisfactory thermal qualities and polishing capacity, and are easy and fast. Thus, given their w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,327 Views
15 Pages

12 May 2022

Cost-effective, practical, and efficiently performing photosensitive resin composite materials are essential, as the current materials are expensive, lack better alternatives, and do not meet 3D printing standards. In this study, based on orthogonal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
50 Citations
8,817 Views
10 Pages

Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility of Urethane Acrylate-Based 3D-Printed Denture Base Resin

  • Jy-Jiunn Tzeng,
  • Tzu-Sen Yang,
  • Wei-Fang Lee,
  • Hsuan Chen and
  • Hung-Ming Chang

8 March 2021

In this study, five urethane acrylates (UAs), namely aliphatic urethane hexa-acrylate (87A), aromatic urethane hexa-acrylate (88A), aliphatic UA (588), aliphatic urethane triacrylate diluted in 15% HDD (594), and high-functional aliphatic UA (5812),...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,613 Views
13 Pages

Nanocurcumin Release from Self-Cured Acrylic Resins; Effects on Antimicrobial Action and Flexural Strength

  • Parsa Soleymanijadidi,
  • Meysam Moradi,
  • Fahimeh Hamedirad,
  • Zahra Ghanavati,
  • Solmaz Maleki Dizaj and
  • Sara Salatin

The placement of orthodontic appliances into the oral area can lead to infection, inflammatory and gingival collapse. Using an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory material in the matrix of orthodontic appliance may help to reduce these issues. This s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,109 Views
10 Pages

Soft Denture Liner Adhesion to Conventional and CAD/CAM Processed Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Denture Resins-An In-Vitro Study

  • Sara Mohammad Al Taweel,
  • Hanan Nejer Al-Otaibi,
  • Nawaf Labban,
  • Afnan AlFouzan and
  • Huda Al Shehri

3 November 2021

This study aimed to evaluate the airborne-particle abrasion surface treatment effects on the tensile bond strength (TBS) between resilient denture liner and CAD/CAM or conventional heat polymerized poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) acrylic denture re...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,085 Views
22 Pages

25 September 2024

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength, color change and antimicrobial effect of silver–zeolite nanoparticles (NPs) in acrylic resin materials. Methods: Fifty-six disc-shaped acrylic resin samples were divide...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,729 Views
13 Pages

Functional Acrylic Resins Prepared via Photo-Induced Telomerization Using Tetrabromomethane as Telogen

  • Mateusz Weisbrodt,
  • Agnieszka Kowalczyk,
  • Beata Schmidt,
  • Tomasz J. Idzik and
  • Jacek G. Sośnicki

14 December 2023

Novel method of obtaining functional acrylic resins (FARs) containing carboxyl- and benzophenone groups (in-chain functionalization) and terminal Br atoms was verified. Acrylic oligomers were prepared by a solution-free, UV-initiated telomerization p...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,111 Views
2 Pages

In Vitro Comparative Study of Microhardness and Flexural Strength of Acrylic Resins Used in Removable Dentures

  • Marta Costa,
  • Sara Neves,
  • Joana Carvalho,
  • Sofia Arantes-Oliveira and
  • Sérgio Félix

Polymethylmethacrylate is the material of choice for prosthetic bases. Depending on the type of polymerization, acrylic resins may present some mechanical weaknesses that may lead to the failure of a prosthesis. The microhardness and flexural strengt...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,580 Views
11 Pages

Study on the Polymer Morphology and Electro-Optical Performance of Acrylate/Epoxy Resin-Based Polymer-Stabilized Liquid Crystals Based on Stepwise Photopolymerization

  • Yishuo Wu,
  • Guangyang Shang,
  • Cong Ma,
  • Yingjie Shi,
  • Zhexu Song,
  • Peixiang Wang,
  • Yanzi Gao,
  • Qian Wang,
  • Meina Yu and
  • Cheng Zou

29 August 2024

Stepwise photopolymerization is a miraculous strategy modulating the polymer skeleton and electro-optical properties of light modulators based on liquid crystal/polymer composites. However, owing to the indistinct polymerization mechanism and curing...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
4,314 Views
22 Pages

Lignin as a High-Value Bioaditive in 3D-DLP Printable Acrylic Resins and Polyaniline Conductive Composite

  • Goretti Arias-Ferreiro,
  • Aurora Lasagabáster-Latorre,
  • Ana Ares-Pernas,
  • Pablo Ligero,
  • Sandra María García-Garabal,
  • María Sonia Dopico-García and
  • María-José Abad

4 October 2022

With increasing environmental awareness, lignin will play a key role in the transition from the traditional materials industry towards sustainability and Industry 4.0, boosting the development of functional eco-friendly composites for future electron...

  • Article
  • Open Access
29 Citations
6,127 Views
9 Pages

21 January 2020

Background and Objectives: Fractured acrylic denture base is a common occurrence in clinical practice. The effective denture repair procedure is cost-effective, time conserving, and results in lesser time without denture for the patient. Along with v...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,447 Views
9 Pages

Investigation of the Effect of the Same Polishing Protocol on the Surface Roughness of Denture Base Acrylic Resins

  • Margarida Martins Quezada,
  • Helena Salgado,
  • André Correia,
  • Carlos Fernandes and
  • Patrícia Fonseca

This investigation aims to determine the effect of the same polishing protocol on the surface roughness (Ra) of different resins obtained by different processing techniques. Acrylic resins obtained by CAD/CAM technology overcame the disadvantages ide...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
7,565 Views
12 Pages

Color Stability Determination of CAD/CAM Milled and 3D Printed Acrylic Resins for Denture Bases: A Narrative Review

  • Mariya Dimitrova,
  • Massimo Corsalini,
  • Rada Kazakova,
  • Angelina Vlahova,
  • Giuseppe Barile,
  • Fabio Dell’Olio,
  • Zlatina Tomova,
  • Stoyan Kazakov and
  • Saverio Capodiferro

The aim of this paper is to review the available literature on the different methods for color stability determination of CAD/CAM milled and 3D printed resins for denture bases. The methodology included applying a search strategy, defining inclusion...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
5,823 Views
15 Pages

Rubber Seed Oil-Based UV-Curable Polyurethane Acrylate Resins for Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D Printing

  • Yun Hu,
  • Guoqiang Zhu,
  • Jinshuai Zhang,
  • Jia Huang,
  • Xixi Yu,
  • Qianqian Shang,
  • Rongrong An,
  • Chengguo Liu,
  • Lihong Hu and
  • Yonghong Zhou

8 September 2021

Novel UV-curable polyurethane acrylate (PUA) resins were developed from rubber seed oil (RSO). Firstly, hydroxylated rubber seed oil (HRSO) was prepared via an alcoholysis reaction of RSO with glycerol, and then HRSO was reacted with isophorone diiso...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
4,213 Views
14 Pages

19 April 2024

Digital light processing (DLP) techniques are widely employed in various engineering and design fields, particularly additive manufacturing. Acrylate resins utilized in DLP processes are well known for their versatility, which enables the production...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,479 Views
15 Pages

28 February 2023

The melt strength of Elium® acrylic resin is an important factor to ensure limited fluid flow during welding. To provide Elium® with a suitable melt strength via a slight crosslink, this study examines the effect of two dimethacrylates, namel...

  • Article
  • Open Access
372 Views
14 Pages

23 December 2025

Acrylic resins are commonly used for denture bases due to ease of molding but are prone to water absorption and microbial contamination. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ozonated water immersion (OZ), ultrasonic cleaning (US), and ultravio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,036 Views
20 Pages

Influence of the Processing Method on the Nano-Mechanical Properties and Porosity of Dental Acrylic Resins Fabricated by Heat-Curing, 3D Printing and Milling Techniques

  • Marina Imre,
  • Veaceslav Șaramet,
  • Lucian Toma Ciocan,
  • Vlad-Gabriel Vasilescu,
  • Elena Iuliana Biru,
  • Jana Ghitman,
  • Mihaela Pantea,
  • Alexandra Ripszky,
  • Adriana Lucia Celebidache and
  • Horia Iovu

10 July 2025

Background: Acrylic resin-based materials are a versatile category used extensively in various dental applications. Processed by current modern technologies, such as CAD/CAM technologies or 3D printing, these materials have revolutionized the field o...

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