The Effect of Chitosan Addition in Acrylic Resin Matrix towards the Residual Monomers and Impact Strength

Abstract

Background: A residual monomer might have impact on the quality of acrylic resin since its caused allergic reactions and inflammation. Chitosan is a biocompatible material and potential to reduce residual monomers and ameliorate the impact strength of acrylic resin Objective of the study: To examine the effect of an acrylic resin matrix mixed with chitosan together with 1% and 2% acrylic acid as denture base and orthodontic material on residual monomers and impact strength. Methodology: There were 30 samples for the test analysis. The impact strength test sample formed with a plate size of 55 × 10 × 10mm, whereas the residual monomer test sample was prepared into powder. The test samples were divided into 3 groups, of 10 samples. Group 1 acrylic resin only, group 2 acrylic resin matrix mixed with chitosan and 1% acrylic acid, group 3 is the same as group 2 but with a concentration of 2% acrylic acid. Gas chromatography was used for measuring the residual monomers. The impact strength was tested by the Charpy impact. The data was evaluated using the ANOVA and correlation test. Results: There were significant differences (p < 0.05) in acrylic resin without addition with the matrix of acrylic resin with chitosan and acrylic acid 1% and 2% to the number of monomers and impact strength. Conclusion: The mixture of acrylic resin with chitosan and acrylic acid 1% and 2% can reduce the amount of residual monomer and increase the impact strength.