Biocompatible material for dental appliance / Acrylic?
Biocompatible material for dental appliance / Acrylic?
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Hi all,
I've been looking the most biocompatible material to make a dental appliance. This is a mouthpiece for people who grind their teeth at night, so I'm looking for a inert biocompatible material that won't leech any chemicals with prolonged exposure to heat and saliva.
I know acrylic is commonly used for dental appliances. What specific type of acrylic is biocompatible and safe for dental use? I made a prototype using sheet cast acrylic, but I'm worried it's not good for prolonged exposure.
I'm also wondering if there are better alternatives to acrylic, like teflon, or some type of plastic that is even more biocompatible and safe if accidentally ingested.
Thanks in advance!
I've been looking the most biocompatible material to make a dental appliance. This is a mouthpiece for people who grind their teeth at night, so I'm looking for a inert biocompatible material that won't leech any chemicals with prolonged exposure to heat and saliva.
I know acrylic is commonly used for dental appliances. What specific type of acrylic is biocompatible and safe for dental use? I made a prototype using sheet cast acrylic, but I'm worried it's not good for prolonged exposure.
I'm also wondering if there are better alternatives to acrylic, like teflon, or some type of plastic that is even more biocompatible and safe if accidentally ingested.
Thanks in advance!





RE: Biocompatible material for dental appliance / Acrylic?
You will need to deside if you need the device to be radiopaque, how it will be processed (molded, machined, other), and what type of tissue adhesion properties you want.