European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

Printed Versus Conventional Denture Base Resins: PhysicalMechanical Evaluation After Immersion in Beverages and Cleansers

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Cover Date

September 2025

Print ISSN

0965-7452

Electronic ISSN

2396-889

Vol

33

Issue

3

Abstract

Introduction: Denture base resins, both 3D-printed (PR) and heat-cured (HR), are exposed to beverages and cleansers that impact their color stability, surface roughness, and microhardness. Understanding these effects is essential for guiding clinical recommendations and optimizing material selection for long-term use. Objectives: To evaluate the color change, roughness, and microhardness of PR and HR denture base resins after immersion in beverages and cleansers. Methods: PR and HR samples were subjected to 5,000 thermocycling cycles in distilled water, coffee, and green tea, as well as immersion in 1% sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and effervescent tablets (Corega Tabs®) to simulate 6 months of use. Color change was evaluated using the CIELab and CIEDE2000
systems, surface roughness using Ra and Rz parameters, and microhardness, before and after immersion. Results: Distilled water, 1% NaClO, and effervescent tablet caused higher color changes in both PR and HR (P>0.05). HR showed increased roughness after immersion in 1% NaClO, effervescent tablet, and coffee (P<0.05). All beverages and cleansers affected PR roughness (P<0.05). Only 1% NaClO reduced HR microhardness (P<0.05). Conclusions: Immersion in beverages and cleansers alters the color and roughness of PR and HR, with 1% NaClO causing the most significant impact on their physical and mechanical properties.

Keywords
Cleansers
Denture Base
Beverages
3D-Printed Resin
Heat-Cured Resin