Evaluation of Wettability of Three Saliva Substitutes on Heat-polymerized Acrylic Resin-An In vitro Study.

CONCLUSION: The lowest advancing and receding contact angle values were significantly seen in the Aqwet saliva substitute followed by Biotene and Mouthkote on heat-polymerized acrylic resin.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The clinical significance of the saliva substitute's good wetting property on acrylic denture base. The quality of life of the patients with xerostomia can be improved using a suitable saliva substitute.
PMID: 31316017 [PubMed - in process]

Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - April 30, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kumar P, Vadavadagi SV, Lahari M, Shetty N, Deb S, Dandekeri S Tags: J Contemp Dent Pract Source Type: research