Answer to Question #69182 in General Chemistry for natasha

Question

In formulating an acrylic denture base resin, what measures must be taken in order to ensure that sufficiently high average chain length, together with increased stress cracking resistance, can be achieved within a commercially reasonable cure time? With the latter measures in mind – is the denture base acrylic thermoplastic or thermoset? Your answer must include an example of a suitable additive and a description of how it functions.