Surface properties and color stability of an acrylic resin combined with an antimicrobial polymer

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The occurrence of stomatitis is common since the surface characteristics of the dentures may act as reservoirs for microorganisms and have the potential to support biofilm formation. PURPOSE: To assess the surface properties (wettability/roughness) and color stability of an acrylic resin combined with the antimicrobial polymer poly (2-tert-butylaminoethyl) methacrylate (PTBAEMA). MATERIAL AND METHOD: Thirty disc-shaped specimens of an acrylic resin (Lucitone 550) were divided into three groups: 0% (control); 5% and 10% PTBAEMA. Surface roughness values (Ra) were measured using a profilometer and wettability was determined through contact angle measurements using a goniometer and deionized water as a test liquid. Color data were measured with a spectrophotometer. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's test were used to compare roughness values. Wettability data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's test. Color data were compared using the Student's t-test and ∆E values were classified according to the National Bureau of Standards (NBS). All statistical analyses were performed considering α=.05. RESULT: Significant differences (p <0,05) foram detectadas entre os grupos para rugosidade, molhabilidade, e estabilidade de cor. De acordo com o NBS, as alterações de cor obtidas nos grupos 5% e 10% PTBAEMA foram "marcante" e "extremamente marcante", respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: Pode-se concluir que a incorporação de PTBAEMA em uma resina acrílica aumentou a rugosidade e molhabilidade das superfícies e produziu alterações de cor com relevância clínica.