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THE DENTAL ADVISOR Research Report provides dental manufacturers with a rapid publication of exciting, objective research information on dental products. Small research projects completed at THE DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Research Center or at universities or independent test facilities are published in THE DENTAL ADVISOR Research Report.
Number 17 • July 2008
Elastic Memory of Impression Materials in Tension
The mechanical properties of elastomeric impression materials are typically tested in compression although in clinical use, portions of the impression are subjected to tension. The purpose of this study was to determine the elastic memory (elastic recovery) in tension of six addition silicone impression materials at three different initial elongations. The addition silicone wash impression materials (Type 2) tested were: Imprint 3 Ultra-Regular Body (3M ESPE), Imprint 3 Regular Body (3M ESPE), Examix NDS Regular Type (GC America), Aquasil Ultra LV (DENTSPLY Caulk), Genie Light Body (Sultan Healthcare), and Standout Fast Set Wash (Kerr Corp.).Archived Research Reports
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