Pertimbangan Laboratoris Dan Klinis Nilon Termoplastis Sebagai Basis Gigi Tiruan Sebagian Lepasan

Abstract

Flexible nylon thermoplastic resins have been used as an alternative to partially edentulous patients for decades in Indonesia. Since that time many research have been done, and the interest in thermoplastic nylon based materials have increased. This material represents an excellent treatment option to solve clinical problems such as discomfort denture wearing; compromised esthetics caused by visible metal clasps, fall fracture of dentures made of conventional resins, and the influence of oral envinronment. On the contrary, the disadvantages of thermoplastic nylon should also be considered, such as the linear structure of the crystalline, hygroscopic and easily hydrolyzed by saliva enzymes and moisture conditions of the oral cavity. That lead the degradation of the nylon structure and harmful for the patient. Therefore, this article review how this synthetic polymers can be used, their indications, and their clinical and laboratory considerations.