Journal of Stomatology

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2/2026 vol. 79
Review paper

Evaluation of mechanical properties of denture base materials reinforced with alumina nanoparticles: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  1. Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

  2. Postgraduate student, George Mason University, Fairfax, United States

  3. Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

  4. Department of Dental Materials, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

  5. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

J Stoma 2026; 79, 2: 143-150

Online publish date: 2026/08/07
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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is widely used as a denture base material due to its ease of processing, aesthetics, and biocompatibility. However, PMMA possess inferior mechanical strength. Alumina nanoparticle reinforcement was experimented to enhance the mechanical and physical properties of PMMA. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effect of alumina reinforcement on PMMA denture base materials. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Trip, and Google Scholar databases for studies published until December 31, 2024. In vitro studies assessing PMMA reinforced with alumina nanoparticles and reporting measurable mechanical properties were included. The modified CONSORT checklist for in vitro studies was applied for quality assessment, and a meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of alumina reinforcement on flexural strength, with heterogeneity measured using statistics. Eleven in vitro studies met the inclusion criteria. Alumina nanoparticles significantly improved flexural strength, impact resistance, and surface hardness; however, excessive concentrations led to agglomeration, negatively affecting mechanical properties. The meta-analysis showed a significant increase in flexural strength (SMD = 3.33, 95% CI: 0.85-5.81, p = 0.009), though high heterogeneity ( = 94%) indicated substantial variability among studies. Alumina nanoparticles improve PMMA’s mechanical properties, but variability in studies requires standardized protocol and further clinical research.


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