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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Altering internal surface of putty impression material for better recording of tooth preparation margins [PDF]
This article describes the clinical procedures for a modified putty-wash impression technique. In this method, the hydraulic pressure induced from planned flowing the wash material from the inner surface of putty impression toward the vestibules pull ...
Ramin Mosharraf
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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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Intraspecific variation in M1 enamel development in modern humans: implications for human evolution [PDF]
The timing and sequence of enamel development, as well as enamel thickness, was documented for individual cusps (protoconid, hypoconid,metaconid, entoconid) in 15 unworn permanent lower first molars (M1s) from a sample of modern human juveniles.
Anemone +97 more
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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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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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A study of blood contamination of Siqveland matrix bands [PDF]
AIMS To use a sensitive forensic test to measure blood contamination of used Siqveland matrix bands following routine cleaning and sterilisation procedures in general dental practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixteen general dental practices in the West of
A H Lowe +12 more
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Monolithic zirconia and digital impression: case report [PDF]
The aim of this study is to present a clinical case of a full arch prosthetic rehabilitation on natural teeth, combining both digital work-flow and monolithic ...
Brauner, E +9 more
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Dimensional changes of alginate dental impression materials
The weight loss and corresponding dimensional changes of two dental alginate impression materials have been studied. The weight loss kinetics indicate this to be a diffusion controlled process, but with a boundary condition at the surface of the concentration decreasing exponentially with time.
Navina A. Nallamuthu +2 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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