Department of Biomaterials and Dental Technology, Faculty of Dentistry, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia - Indonesia
Corn Husk Powder Improves Flexural, Compressive, and Impact Strength of Heat-Cured Acrylic Resin
Dyah Noviana Primasari
Cindy Ayu Fitriasari
Undergraduate Dental Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia - Indonesia
Nabilah Febriyanti Denta Gunawan
Undergraduate Dental Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia - Indonesia
Mohammad Dhiya Fayiz
Undergraduate Dental Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia - Indonesia
Rudy S
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata, Kediri, Indonesia - Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author
Background: Heat-cured acrylic resin is widely used for denture bases due to its affordability and acceptable aesthetics, but its mechanical properties remain inadequate. Corn husk powder represents a potential natural filler reinforcement. Method: This laboratory study integrated findings from three experiments using a post-test-only control design to evaluate flexural, compressive, and impact strength of heat-cured acrylic resin reinforced with corn husk powder. Result: Adding corn husk powder significantly improved all three mechanical properties compared to the control (p<0.05).
Keywords: Compressive Strength; Corn Husk Powder; Flexural Strength; Heat-Cured Acrylic Resin; Impact Strength
