The effect of accelerated ageing on the mechanical properties of soft denture lining materials.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of simulated ageing on the physical properties of some soft denture liners. The hardness, tensile strength and percentage elongation values were determined before and after ageing treatment. At the end of the experimental ageing process softening was observed only in Simpa and Ufigel L materials. It was established that ageing had insignificant effect on the hardness of other materials. It can be presumed that there will not be significant time-related changes in the hardness of these materials. Molloplast B preserved its highest value after the ageing process, whilst that of Simpa decreased to become comparable with Ufigel P.