Effect of surface prereacted glass ionomer nanofillers on fluoride release, flexural strength, and surface characteristics of polymethylmethacrylate resin

Abstract

Objective: Dentures should have proper fluoride release and physical properties. We evaluated how surface prereacted glass ionomer (S-PRG) nanofillers influenced fluoride release, flexural strength, and surface characteristics of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin. Materials and Methods: PMMA resin disc (n = 14) and rectangular (n = 5) specimens containing 0, 20 wt% microparticles, and 20 wt% nanoparticles of S-PRG were prepared. Six-disc specimens were examined for surface roughness; eight-disc specimens were immersed in 5 ml of deionized water for 24 h before analyzing the fluoride levels on days 1–3, 12, and 15. They were recharged with 1000 ppm fluoride solution for 24 h and stored in deionized water for five cycles. Fluoride release was examined. The flexural strength of the rectangular specimens was determined using a three-point bending test. Data were analyzed by two-way repeated-measures ANOVA. Results: S-PRG nanofiller had the highest fluoride exchange rate and did not significantly change the surface roughness compared with the microparticle and control groups; however, the nanofillers agglomerated and reduced the flexural strength to below 65 MPa. Conclusions: Incorporating 20 wt% nanofillers into resin enhanced the fluoride exchange property greater than microfillers at the same content, but diminished the mechanical properties of the resin. Clinical Significance: Incorporating 20 wt% S-PRG nanofillers in resin denture base can improve the fluoride releasing property without affecting the surface roughness. © 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.