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Tooth Durability Results

Several recent studies document our claims of our quality artificial teeth and denture base materials. Below is a study on artificial tooth wear and a study completed on denture base acrylics.



Denture Base Impact Study Results

DENTURE RESIN IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH (ft./lbs)
Lucitone 199® 4.05 ± 0.90
Fricke Hi-I® 2.79 ± 0.45¹
Ivoclar ProBase® Hot 2.47 ± 0.48¹
Sledgehammer® Heatcure 2.26 ± 0.50¹


Lucitone 199® results statistically different.

Source: Latta, M.A., Meng, T.R., Wedel, and G.L.,Haftings, T.L. Physical Properties of 4 Denture Base Resins. J. Dent Res (Special Issue) 81:167 (Abstract 1193) March, 2002.

¹ Fricke Hi-I, Ivoclar, ProBase and Sledgehammer are not registered trademarks of DENTSPLY International.


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