Customized denture base shade guide”-A Simplified approach towards pinnacle of esthetics

Abstract

Statement of problem- In today’s world of rehabilitation we should deliver optimal function along with aesthetics so shade matching plays a significant role.

Purpose- The purpose of this invitro study was to evaluate the flexural strengths of various heat cure denture base resins customising with various proportions with clear heat cure acrylic denture base resin and preparing a shade guide.

Materials and methods. Denture base resins of 4 groups named A, B, C, D consisting of Triplex, acrlyn H, DPI, trevalon were taken in 4 different proportions mixed with clear acrylic resins. The ratios were 25:75,50:50,75:25,100%. An acrylic shade guide was prepared. 80 samples of 4 different ratios of clear and heat cure resins were mixed similar to the shade guide proportions of size measuring 65102mm. These samples were checked in a universal testing machine to know the flexural strength of the material.

Results: Results showed flexural strength of group C showed good flexural strength than compared to the other groups.

Conclusion- All the analysis led to the conclusion that the shade guide provides and easy and convenient method to select mucosal shade. The flexural strength was better in DPI resin.