Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Denture wearers are susceptible to fungal infections due to plaque accumulation on the tissue surface of dentures. The porosity and roughness of poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base resin provide an ideal niche for Candida albicans ...
Nitesh Sharma +5 more
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Multilayered PMMA Dental Material Reinforced with Electrospun PVP/ZrO2 Composite Nanofiber Fabrics with Enhanced Flexural Properties [PDF]
Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques, 2022 Introduction: This study presents a new design of multilayered PMMA dental composite material combining electrospun continuous composite polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) nanofibers filled with zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles and two-component self-cure PMMA ...
Serife Akkoyun, Mahmut Özdoğan
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Skull reconstruction with PMMA customized prostheses after decompressive craniectomies [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2017 INTRODUCTION: Decompressive craniectomy is indicated for the treatment of intracranial hypertension in cases of serious traumatic brain injury. This surgery results in a bizarre appearance, as if "part of the head" had been.
Pablo Maricevich, Ana Carolina Campolina
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Spine Surgery and Related Research, 2021 Introduction: Balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) is one of the most frequently used clinical methods to relieve pain caused by osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF); it can effectively improve the body height of the vertebra.
Motoya Kobayashi +4 more
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Al2O3-TiO2-PMMA Bio-Composite Coating Via Electrostatic Spray Technique [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2021 This work aims preparation of polymer-based biocomposite coating by electrostatic spray method onto 316L stainless steel substrate, the present work will compare the effects of incorporation of Al2O3 and TiO2 particles at a different percentage of (10,15
Rasha A. Issa +2 more
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Development the Physical Properties of Polymeric Blend (SR/ PMMA) by Adding various Types of Nanoparticles, Used for Maxillofacial Prosthesis Applications [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2019 As maxillofacial defects increased due to cancer; it became necessary to select high-quality prosthetic materials in this field. Silicone rubber is widely used in damaged maxillofacial affected areas replacement surgery as bio material.
Sihama Salih, Jawad Oleiwi, Hajir Ali
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Effects of Color and Glitter on the Removable Space Maintainer [PDF]
Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques, 2020 Introduction: It may be necessary to make some modifications to the removable space maintainers for the persuasion of children to use this device. However, modification of the polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) may affect its mechanical properties as well ...
Mehmet Unal +3 more
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The Influence of the Inclusion of Nano Ceramic Particles on the PMMA Composite Properties for Biomaterials Applications [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2023 This study examines the effects of reinforcing PMMA acrylic resin with different Nanoparticle types: Silica (SiO2) (67.8nm), Titania (TiO2) (57.3nm), and Talc powders (TP) (80.1nm).
Aya Shahir +2 more
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Preparation and Investigation of Flexural Strength and Impact Strength for Nano Hybrid Composite Materials of the Tri- Polymeric Blend used in Structural Applications [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2018 Current work is aimed to preparation the nanocomposites laminatesof low density and good durability to use in structural applications. So, in thispaper, the preparation and compare of some mechanical properties of twogroups of tri-polymer blends ...
Sihama I. Salih +2 more
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A Study of Some Mechanical, Thermal and Physical Properties of Polymer Blend with Iraqi Kaolin Filler [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2011 In the present work, polymer blends were fabricated by mixing two polymers of polypropylene and poly (methyl methacrylate) mixed in different weight percentage and different particle size of Iraqi kaolin.
Najat J. Saleh, Samir Nassaf Mustafa
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