Effect of zirconia nanoparticles in heat-cured acrylic resins on bacterial adhesion in vegan beverages.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to investigate the bacterial adhesion effect of heat-curing acrylic resins modified with zirconia nanoparticles when interacting with vegan beverages using SEM and FTIR analyses. The bacterial adhesion of heat-cured acrylic resins from Imicryl and Procryla was investigated. The focus was on modified versions of Procryla containing 1 wt% and 3 wt% zirconia nanoparticles. A total of 192 specimens (n = 48 per group) were soaked in four different solutions: distilled water, mineral water, almond milk, and water kefir. Repeated measures ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences (P < .05) in bacterial adhesion among resin groups, beverage types, and immersion times. Specifically, the addition of 1% by weight zirconia to the specimens reduced bacterial adhesion in group

SUBMITTER: Yay Kuscu HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11937185 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature