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Current Publication:
International Journal of Prosthodontics
July/August
Volume 23, Issue 4

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

Michael Frederico Manzolli Basso, DDS, MSc/Eunice Teresinha Giampaolo, DDS, MSc, PhD/Carlos Eduardo Vergani, DDS, MSc, PhD/Ana Lúcia Machado, DDS, MSc, PhD/Ana Cláudia Pavarina, DDS, MSc, PhD/Marco Antonio Compagnoni, DDS, MSc, PhD

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.

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