PURPOSE The purpose of this impression technique is to overcome the problem associated with restricted mouth opening in association with high arched palate by employing pneumatic impression technique using latex balloon. METHODS A stock tray was modified with auto polymerizing acrylic resin. On the modified tray, a latex balloon was attached with aid of cyanoacrylate. The outlet of the balloo...

background and aims. several products have been marketed for disinfecting impression materials. the present study evaluated the effect of deconex, micro 10, alprocid and unisepta plus sprays on staphylococcus aureus and candida albicans transferred to alginate and polyvinylsiloxane impression materials. materials and methods. a total of 180 impressions of a maxillary model (90 alginate and 90 p...

To evaluate the dimensional changes after disinfection of elastomeric impression materials with Ozone water, sodium hypochlorite, and autoclave method. A total 40 impressions were made divided into 4 groups according to type sterilization method used (Group 1: Control without use disinfectant, Group 2: Autoclave, 3: 4: ozone water method) 10 in each group. Impression group contaminated Pseudomo...

madam, dental and oral care products are available in different flavors. though flavoring is a marketing strategy for luring consumers, its components does have benefit on oral/dental tissues. thus, it is necessary for the dental health team to advice the right flavor of products, which are palatable and equally therapeutic. this article discusses the principal types, modes of activity, benefit...

OBJECTIVES This study was planned to evaluate the dimensional stability of elastomers during cold sterilization or immersion disinfection and also to evaluate the same, along with acrylic resin trays which are used in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS A study mold according to revised American Dental Association. Specification no. 19 was used. Polyether, polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) (heavy...

AIM This study investigated the effectiveness of disinfecting solution when incorporated into alginate powder instead of water against some microorganisms and on compressive strength of alginate. MATERIALS AND METHODS For measuring antimicrobial activity of alginate, 60 alginate specimens were prepared and divided into two groups: One with water incorporated in the mix (control) and the other...