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Elastomeric impression materials: effect of bulk on accuracy.

W B Eames·J C Sieweke·S W Wallace·L B Rogers
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Impression trays were fabricated providing 2, 4, and 6 mm spaces to determine the stability and accuracy of nine elastomeric impression materials on a simulated full crown preparation steel die. The interface space of 2 mm produced the most accurate impressions for all of the materials tested. All impression materials except one fell within the revised American Dental Association Specifications. The clinical-type tests, using castings on dies poured from these materials, corroborated the acceptance of those materials and techniques exhibiting the least dimensional change.

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Dental Impression MaterialsElasticityEthersPolymersSilicone ElastomersSulfidesSurface PropertiesComparative StudyJournal ArticleResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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W B Eames, J C Sieweke, S W Wallace, L B Rogers. 1979. Elastomeric impression materials: effect of bulk on accuracy.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(79)90013-1

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