Effect of storage time on mechanical properties of extended-pour irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials


ŞAHİN V., Jodati H., EVİS Z.

JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, vol.124, no.1, pp.69-74, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 124 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.09.001
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.69-74
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Statement of problem. Recent commercial extended-pour irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials (EPIHIMs) claim to maintain dimensional stability up to 120 hours. However, data regarding their mechanical properties and performance after 120 hours of storage are lacking.