Solid phase extraction and HPLC analysis of toxic components eluted from methyl methacrylate dental materials

J Anal Toxicol. 1993 Mar-Apr;17(2):73-8. doi: 10.1093/jat/17.2.73.

Abstract

Methyl methacrylate polymer (PolyMMA) is widely used as the composite resin for the dental plate. During the fabrication process of PolyMMA for the polymerization reaction, benzoylperoxide (BPO) and N,N-dimethyl p-toluidine (DMPT) are added as the initiator and the stimulator, respectively. Because these compounds exhibit toxicity as well as a residue potential, their use raises concerns regarding human safety. The degree of dissolution into serum was determined to evaluate risk to the user. Analysis was by HPLC combined with solid-phase extraction using a C-18 column. The eluted compounds were found to be in the order of 10 to 100 ppm.

MeSH terms

  • Benzoates / blood
  • Benzoic Acid
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / analysis
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Composite Resins / analysis*
  • Composite Resins / toxicity
  • Humans
  • Methylmethacrylates / analysis*
  • Methylmethacrylates / toxicity
  • Toluidines / analysis

Substances

  • Benzoates
  • Composite Resins
  • Methylmethacrylates
  • Toluidines
  • Benzoic Acid
  • dimethyl-4-toluidine
  • Benzoyl Peroxide