Comparative Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Fractured Denture Base Repaired by Heat Cure Acrylic Resin Reinforced by Woven Glass Fiber
Abstract
The repair of fractured denture bases is a common clinical challenge in prosthodontics practice. The study aimed to compare the fracture resistance of fractured denture bases repaired using heat cure acrylic resin alone versus heat cure acrylic resin reinforced by woven glass fiber. A total of 160 fractured denture bases were repaired using each technique and subjected to a series of standardized fracture resistance tests. The fracture resistance was measured and the results were statistically analyzed. The findings revealed that denture bases repaired with heat cure acrylic resin reinforced by woven glass fiber exhibited significantly higher fracture resistance compared to those repaired with acrylic resin. These results underscore the potential of incorporating woven glass fiber reinforcement in denture base repair protocols to enhance fracture resistance and improve clinical outcomes.
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