The effect of acquired salivary pellicle on the surface free energy and wettability of different denture base materials
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, vol.29, no.3, pp.197-204, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 29 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2001
- Doi Number: 10.1016/s0300-5712(01)00011-2
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.197-204
- Keywords: denture base materials, acquired salivary coating, wettability, surface free energy, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, INVIVO
- Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of salivary coating on the wettability and surface free energy of different denture base materials.