M. D. Chethan

Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption in High-Strength Denture Base Resin Reinforced with 5% Silanized Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Microwave and Conventional Polymerization Methods: An In-vitro Study

K. K. Tharun, M. D. Chethan & D. B. Nandeeshwar · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Background: Water sorption is a critical determinant of the dimensional stability and long-term clinical performance of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base resins. Absorbed water acts as a plasticizer within the polymer matrix, causing volumetric expansion and deteriorati...