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Open Dent J. 2008; 2: 61–66.
Published online 2008 April 29. doi: 10.2174/1874210600802010061.
PMCID: PMC2581535
Effect of Repeated Simulated Disinfections by Microwave Energy on the Complete Denture Base Adaptation
Rafael L.X. Consani,1* Rose Y Iwasaki,2 Marcelo F Mesquita,3 Wilson B Mendes,4 and Simonides Consani5
1Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Piracicaba Dentistry School, State University of Campinas, Piraci-caba, SP, Brazil
2Under Graduate Student, Piracicaba Dentistry School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
3Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Piracicaba Dentistry School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
4Department of Clinics, Dentistry School of the Itauna University, Itauna, MG, Brazil and
5Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dentistry School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
*Address correspondence to this author at the Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, UNICAMP, Av. Limeira, 901, 13414-903 - Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; E-mail: rconsani/at/fop.unicamp.br
Received February 26, 2008; Revised March 27, 2008.
Abstract
This study evaluated the effect of repeated microwave disinfections on the adaptation of the maxillar denture base using 2 different flask closure methods. Twenty stone cast-wax base sets were prepared for flasking by traditional cramp or RS system methods. Five bases for each method were submitted to 5 repeated simulated disinfections in a microwave oven with 650W for 3 minutes. Control bases were not disinfected. Three transverse cuts were made through each stone cast-resin base set, corresponding to canine, first molar, and posterior region. Measurements were made using an optical micrometer at 5 points for each cut to determine base adaptation: left and right marginal limits of the flanges, left and right ridge crests, and midline. Results for base adaptation performed by the flask closure methods were: traditional cramp (non-disinfected = 0.21 ± 0.05mm and disinfected = 0.22 ± 0.05mm), and RS system (non-disinfected = 0.16 ± 0.05 and disinfected = 0.17 ± 0.04mm). Collected data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test (α=.05). Repeated simulated disinfections by microwave energy did not cause deleterious effect on the base adaptation, when the traditional cramp and RS system flask closure methods were compared.
Key Words: Denture base, adaptation, microwave disinfection, flask closure