Improving Polymethyl Methacrylate Resin Using a Novel Titanium Dioxide Coating.
Ghaith DarwishSu HuangKent KnoernschildCortino SukotjoStephen CampbellArghya Kamal BishalValentim Adelino Ricardo BarãoChristine D WuChristos G TaukodisBin YangPublished in: Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists (2019)
ALD is a promising technique to modify surface properties of PMMA and resulted in a stable adherent thin film. By depositing a TiO2 coating, PMMA surface properties may lead to significantly reduced microorganism adhesion and easier pathogen removal from PMMA. For patients who wear dentures, reducing the oral microbial biofilm burden using a TiO2 -coated PMMA surface could positively impact their oral and systemic health.