Influence of elastic recovery time on the Dimensional Stability of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDS)
The aim of this study was to determine the influence from the recovering time on the dimensional stability of polydimethylsiloxane (Speedex, Coltène/Whaledent Company, Altstätten, Switzerland) prior to type IV dental stone pouring.
Leonardo de Cesero +4 more
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Accuracy of different impression materials in parallel and nonparallel implants
Background: A precise impression is mandatory to obtain passive fit in implant-supported prostheses. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of three impression materials in both parallel and nonparallel implant positions.
Mahroo Vojdani +2 more
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Compressive Strength of Alginate Impression Material Incorporated with Silver and Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles [PDF]
Aims: To investigate the effect of adding nanoparticles on the compressive strength of alginate impression material. Materials and Methods: In this study, two types of nanoparticles were added to alginate impression materials: silver and zirconium oxide ...
Luma Mudhafar Al-Nema, Ahmed Asim Al-Ali
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Preliminary SEM Observations on the Surface of Elastomeric Impression Materials after Immersion or Ozone Disinfection [PDF]
Introduction: Surface integrity of dental elastomeric impression materials that are subjected to disinfection is of major importance for the quality of the final prosthetic restorations. Aim: The aim of this qualitative Scanning Electronic Microscopy
NIKOLAS POULIS +5 more
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Scoping Review of the development of artificial eyes throughout the years [PDF]
Losing an eye following trauma can lead to profound psychosocial difficulties making it imperative for the wearer to be fitted with an aesthetically pleasing custom-made artificial eye.
Chinnery, H. +3 more
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The use of a non-absorbable membrane as an occlusive barrier for alveolar ridge preservation: A one year follow-up prospective cohort study [PDF]
The aims of this study were to obtain preliminary data and test the clinical efficacy of a novel nonporous dense-polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membrane (permamem®, botiss) in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedures with a flapless approach.
D'addona, A. +5 more
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Use of Clinical UV Chamber to Disinfect Dental Impressions: A Comparative Study [PDF]
Introduction: Dental impressions are potential source of infection in a prosthodontic practice. Risk of transmission of infection through saliva, blood etc is considered as hazard for both dentist as well as dental auxiliary staff. A number of methods
Himanshu Aeran +3 more
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Interproximal Distance Analysis of Stereolithographic Casts Made by CAD-CAM Technology: An in Vitro Study [PDF]
Statement of problem The accuracy of interproximal distances of the definitive casts made by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology is not yet known.
Bansal, Naveen K. +2 more
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Chemical enhancement of footwear impressions in blood deposited on fabric — evaluating the use of alginate casting materials followed by chemical enhancement [PDF]
Most footwear marks made in blood on a surface such as fabric tend to be enhanced in situ rather than physically recovered using a lifting technique prior to enhancement.
Bandey, Helen +4 more
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Transfer Impression in Prosthodontics Implants for the Range of the Practitioner [PDF]
Introduction: The success of an implant supported restoration is directly associated with accuracy and passive fit of fixture and abutments components, stability of implant/abutment interface, as well as adequate distribution of mastigatory loads to the ...
Érica Alves GOMES +4 more
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