The effect of different solutions on the bond strength of soft lining materials to acrylic resin

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the effect of different solutions - coffee, tea, Turkish coffee, artificial saliva, mouthwash, denture cleanser, and distilled water - on the bond strength of soft lining materials (one acrylic- and three silicone-based) to acrylic resin. Acrylic specimens (40×10×10 mm) were prepared for the bond strength test. The specimens were stored in different solutions and tested after 24 hours, seven days, and 30 days. Using analysis of variance, the bond strength of soft lining materials to acrylic resin was found to be related to the type of material, storage time, and storage solution. Visco-gel had the lowest bond strength to cured acrylic resin, where its strength ranged from 0.149 MPa to 0.784 MPa. The bond strength of Visco-gel was also found to increase with time. Molloplast-B and Ufi Gel P demonstrated better bond strength than Visco-gel and Mollosil.