Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Current Research in Dental Sciences, cilt.33, sa.4, ss.226-230, 2023 (Scopus)
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of using tea tree oil and chemical agents in denture cleaning on the surface roughness of acrylic resin dentures. Methods: A total number of 40 acrylic resin samples (65 mm × 10 mm × 3 mm) were prepared for the study. After the samples were enumerated, their roughness values were determined and they were randomly divided into groups (n = 10) and kept in Protefix, Corega, tea tree oil, and distilled water. The time period for the immersion in the solutions was established as 20 minutes. The roughness values were measured again after 720 immersions. The data thus obtained were evaluated using two-way analysis varinace and post hoc Tukey's test. Results: As a result of the variance analysis, it was determined that the liquid used and the immersion time were not statistically significant (P > .05). Conclusions: It is exciting that natural oils have an important place in people’s lives in all aspects and that we can use them in denture cleansing. The surface roughness of base materials is important for both aesthetics and microbiology. Dentists have to consider the effects of tea tree oil on the surface roughness of base material.