A monomer is a small molecule with two or more binding sites and covalent bonds can form at these places, resulting in the formation of polymers, which are larger molecules. Adjacent to acrylic acid, an organic molecule, is a carboxylic acid with a C=CH2 bond. As a result, an acrylic monomer is considered as one that contains acrylic acid. The word “monomer” comes from Greek words “mono” means one & “mer” means parts. The word polymer comes from the Greek words’ “poly” means many& “mer” meaning pieces.
A monomer, then, is also known as a single polymer unit or component. Both biological materials like genetic material and manmade materials like rubber, and elastomers contain polymers. dental acrylic monomer has a variety of properties& they could be supple,or flexible. Besides, they may be hydrophilic, which also absorbs water and acrylic monomers can be sticky, soft, or abrasive. Some acrylic monomers can be dangerous, smell strongly, or be volatile. Reviewing the many acrylate polymer kinds and their mechanical, chemical, physical, and biological characteristics in relation to dentistry was the goal of the book. Dental acrylate polymers fall into one of two categories: soft (flexible) or hard (brittle), based on its consistency and intended application. Plate denture bases, epitheses, obturator prostheses, and maxillofacial prostheses, as well as their linings and repairs, are all made of hard brittle acrylates.
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Improving the biological properties of acrylate polymers is especially important because of the negative effects that potentially hazardous compounds generated during their production and use have been documented to induce in patients and dental staff.
In some circumstances, denture bases are lined with soft, flexible acrylates. Technology development has made it feasible to enhance each acrylate’s characteristics and more effectively satisfy market demands. Because of the reported adverse reactions of dental professionals and patients to potentially toxic compounds exhaled during preparation and usage, improving the biological characteristics of acrylate polymers is particularly significant.
