Influence of Microwave Disinfection on the Linear Dimensional Stability of Complete Dentures: A Clinical Study

Autor(es)

Manzolli Basso, Michael Frederico ; Giampaolo, Eunice Teresinha ^[1] ; Vergani, Carlos Eduardo ; Machado, Ana Lucia ; Pavarina, Ana Claudia ; Compagnoni, Marco Antonio

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Dent Mat & Prosthodont, Araraquara Dent Sch, UNESP, BR-14801903 Araraquara, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: International Journal of Prosthodontics; v. 23, n. 4, p. 318-320, JUL-AUG 2010.
• Citações Web of Science: 9

Resumo

This clinical study evaluated the effect of two microwave disinfection protocols at 650 W for 3 minutes (group 1, once a week; group 2, three times a week) on the linear dimensional stability of complete dentures. Measurements were taken across four reference points: before the first microwave disinfection (baseline) and after each week of disinfection. Furthermore, the dentures were monitored clinically. Group 2 showed significantly greater shrinkage than group 1 in all evaluated weeks. During clinical monitoring, no significant findings were observed. Even though dimensional changes occurred, the clinical evaluation did not yield any changes in either group. Int J Prosthodont 2010;23:318-320. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 05/04693-4 - 1. Avaliação clínica da alteração dimensional de próteses totais submetidas à desinfecção por microondas; 2. Efeito do tempo e do método de desinfecção no desempenho clínico e na quantificação de microrganismos de um reembasador rígido
• Beneficiário: Eunice Teresinha Giampaolo
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular