Introduction: The giomers are a family of dental materials that allow faster effect and better functional, esthetic mechanical properties. Objective: To analyze the restorative ability between giomer type II glass ionomer in class I cavities. Methodology: A mouth split design was carried out which 27 permanent molars ICDAS 4, 5 or 6 were filled with (14) (13), respectively, patients high medium...

A precise implant impression is essential for the passive fit of an implant superstructure. Although digital impressions are becoming more popular, conventional impression techniques are still frequently used. A direct (pick-up) open tray impression technique uses a guide pin. When an implant is deeply placed, the guide pin may not extend through the hole of the open tray. Therefore, wiping off...

INTRODUCTION Infection control is an important concept in the present day practice of dentistry. The prosthodontists are at an added risk of transmission because of the infection spreading through the contaminated lab equipments while working in the lab. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of UV light disinfection on dimensional stability of polyvinyl siloxane impressions. Mater...

The development of the positive airway pressure custom mask (TAP-PAP CM) has changed the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The TAP-PAP CM is used in continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) and is fabricated from the impression of the face. This mask is then connected to a post screwed into the mechanism of the TAP3 (Thornton Anterior Positioner) oral appliance. This strapless CPA...

BACKGROUND Dimensional accuracy when making impressions is crucial to the quality of fixed prosthodontic treatment, and the impression technique is a critical factor affecting this accuracy. The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the dimensional accuracy of the casts obtained from one step double mix, two step double mix polyvinyl siloxane putty- wash impression techniques using thre...