Review Article
Properties of the Modified Polymethyl Methacrylate as Denture Base Materials: A Comprehensive Review
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, December 2025
Pages:
32-59
Received:
18 March 2025
Accepted:
31 March 2025
Published:
13 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijbmr.20251302.11
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Abstract: This paper presents a review that summarises research conducted over the past few decades on enhancing acrylic denture base resin, specifically focusing on the effects of fibre, filler, and nanofiller additions on the properties of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The review incorporates scientific papers, abstracts, and studies published between 2015 and 2023, which explore the impact of additives, fibres, fillers, and reinforcement materials on PMMA. According to the reviewed studies, the addition of fillers, fibres, nanofillers, and hybrid reinforcement materials has been shown to enhance the properties of PMMA denture base material. However, it is important to note that most of these investigations were limited to in vitro experiments and did not thoroughly explore the bioactivity and clinical implications of the modified materials. Based on the findings of the review, it is concluded that there is no single ideal denture base material. However, the properties of PMMA can be improved through certain modifications, particularly the addition of silanised nanoparticles and the use of a hybrid reinforcement system. These modifications have shown promising results in enhancing the performance of PMMA as a denture base material.
Abstract: This paper presents a review that summarises research conducted over the past few decades on enhancing acrylic denture base resin, specifically focusing on the effects of fibre, filler, and nanofiller additions on the properties of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The review incorporates scientific papers, abstracts, and studies published between...
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Hazizan Md Akil*
