There are several types of voids that can form in denture base resins, which are caused by errors during the polymerization process. These include contraction porosity due to greater shrinkage from too much or too little monomer, gaseous porosity from temperature rising too high, and internal porosity from a lack of homogeneity in the resin mass. To overcome these issues, manufacturers recommend following techniques such as using the proper powder to liquid ratio, slow curing cycles below 100.8 degrees Celsius, and packing the resin at the correct dough stage for uniform density.
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(Personal Note) Denture Base Resin Voids
There are several types of voids that can form in denture base resins, which are caused by errors during the polymerization process. These include contraction porosity due to greater shrinkage from too much or too little monomer, gaseous porosity from temperature rising too high, and internal porosity from a lack of homogeneity in the resin mass. To overcome these issues, manufacturers recommend following techniques such as using the proper powder to liquid ratio, slow curing cycles below 100.8 degrees Celsius, and packing the resin at the correct dough stage for uniform density.
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DENTURE BASE RESIN VOIDS
Voids Detected error Overcome / minimise
Greater polymerization shrinkage Longer time needed to reach packing Too much monomer is used Follow golden rule consistency (Recommendation by Granular cured acrylic manufacturer) Too little monomer is used Dough difficult to manage Insufficient amount of resin packed Contraction porosity Resin should be packed in dough Too early / too late packing of (polymerization shrinkage) stage resin Gaseous porosity Rise of temperature above the Allow slow & controlled rise in (volatilization of monomer) boiling point of resin (100.8 C) temperature Using long & low temperature Vaporization of monomer when curing cycle Internal porosity temperature increase above 100.8 Process the denture for 99 hours at (Bubble inside the acrylic mass) or very low molecular weight 74 C (without bringing water to polymers boil) Lack of homogenicity - resin appear white Using proper powder-liquid ratio - portion with more & mixing it well External porosity monomer will shrink more Packing only when dough stage (Bubbles on surface) than adjacent areas Lack of adequate pressure Using required amount of dough - Pigmented resin appear & distributing it correctly in mould lighter in color cavity Granular porosity Loss of monomer while resin mix is left to stand until dough stage is reached Crazing (surface crack on resin) Hazy / foggy appearance rather than crack