Impact of Chemical Disinfectants on Surface Microhardness of Acrylic Resin Denture Teeth: An In Vitro Study
Glutaraldehyde and sodium hypochlorite significantly reduced the microhardness of acrylic resin denture teeth, whereas chlorhexidine gluconate had a minimal effect, suggesting its suitability for routine denture disinfection. Careful selection of disinfectants is crucial for maintaining the integrity of denture materials.
Authors
- Anche Sampath
- Prathista Velaga
- Samyuktha Devarapalli
- Sadvi Guntupalli
- Rahul B Peeta
- Hita Boyapati
Institutions
- Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-07-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.88801
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00