Effect of Recurrent Heating on Mechanical Properties of Artificial Teeth: A Review

Nowadays lots of material is produced to increase the re-mineralization of tooth enamel. The eggshells are one of materials that can also increase the re-mineralization of tooth enamel. Eggshells are one of calcium carbonate sources with levels of 95%. The egg produces waste in the form of eggshells. One of the alternatives in tackling the eggshells is to turn it into a calcium compound. It is the main ingredient of bones and enamel tooth. This paper is proposed to investigate the effect of recurrent heating on mechanical properties of artificial teeth. This review was described some study experimental that was performed to heat the specimen with 20oC, 40oC, 100oC, and 120oC. The heating result of specimen was observed to determine the hardness using Brinnel and Vickers scale. It was concluded that the higher of heating temperature will decrease the hardness of denture base acrylic.