Effect of silicon dioxide nanoparticles on the flexural strength of heat-polymerized acrylic denture base material: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study evaluated the influence of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) nanoparticles on the flexural strength of heat-polymerized denture base materials.

Background

Nanoparticles have been incorporated into the denture base materials in different proportions to enhance the mechanical properties. Recently, the incorporation of SiO₂ nanoparticles at low concentrations has shown promising outcomes.

Materials and methods

Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) protocol, this study was designed with the following focused question: "Does the addition of SiO₂ nanoparticles improve the flexural strength of heat-polymerized acrylic resins?" The inclusion criteria included in-vitro studies that a

SUBMITTER: Al-Thobity AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8665191 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature