Exploring Triphala as a Biocompatible Alternative to Chemical Denture Cleansers: Effects on Flexural Strength and Surface Roughness of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Flexible Polymers
Triphala may be a promising natural alternative to chemical denture cleansers, with favorable effects on surface roughness and acceptable mechanical performance. However, long-term clinical studies are warranted to validate these findings.
Authors
- Lokesh B Kanchan
- Pavan S. Kulkarni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3305-7471)
- Santhosh Sathyanarayan
- Rakshith Guru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5930-6985)
- Dwarakananda N Bukya
- Rachana P Hiremath
Institutions
- ESIC Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99494
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00