Academic literature on the topic 'Dental Impression Materials. Silicone Elastomers'

There are many steps in fabrication of dental crowns and bridges at which an error can occur, and a technician can only fabricate a quality restoration if the impression itself is of adequate quality. All dental practitioners should have the ability to evaluate the quality of dental impression before sending to the laboratory. Elastomeric silicones (polysiloxane) are the most utilised impression materials in dental practice. The present study deal with the deficiencies of silicones dental impressions sent to commercial dental laboratories for fabrication of single crowns and bridges.

The aim of this study was to determine quantitatively and qualitatively the inorganic particle fraction of commercially available dental elastomers. The inorganic volumetric fraction of two addition silicones (Reprosil Putty/Fluid and Flexitime Easy Putty/Fluid), three condensation silicones (Clonage Putty/Fluid, Optosil Confort/Xantopren VL and Silon APS Putty/Fluid), one polyether (Impregum Soft Light Body) and one polysulfide (Permlastic Light Body) was accessed by weighing a previously determined mass of each material in water before and after burning samples at 600ºC, during 3 h. Unsettled material samples were soaked in acetone and chloroform for removal of tthe organic portion. The remaining filler particles were sputter-coated with gold evaluation of their morphology and size, under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Flexitime Easy Putty was the material with the highest results for volumetric particle fraction, while Impregum Soft had the lowest values. Silon 2 APS Fluid presented the lowest mean filler size values, while Clonage Putty had the highest values. SEM micrographs of the inorganic particles showed several morphologies - lathe-cut, spherical, spherical-like, sticks, and sticks mixed to lathe-cut powder. The results of this study revealed differences in particle characteristics among the elastometic materials that could lead to different results when testing mechanical properties.

Abstract Aim To demonstrate the clinical feasibility of autoclaving certain silicone impression materials in order to avoid potential cross-contamination during handling, transport, and subsequent processing. Background Semicritical devices are recommended to be treated at least with high-level disinfectants or actually steam sterilized at 134°C. To date dental impressions have been disinfected rather than sterilized, so the question remains should they be sterilized before being sent to the dental laboratory? Case Descriptions Two identical impressions per case were made of metal-ceramic crown and fixed partial denture preparations on the same patient using addition type polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impression materials (AFFINIS, R Coltene/ Whaledent AG, 9450 Altstatten, Switzerland) in different trays. The first impression (IMPx1) was cleaned and treated with an intermediate-level disinfectant (FD 322.Fast Disinfection Spray, Durr Dental, 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany). The second impression (IMPx2) was cleaned, treated with an intermediate-level disinfectant as with IMPx1, subjected to a computer tomography (CT) scan with a dimensional resolution of ±10 μm, steam sterilized, and then subjected to a second CT scan. The dimensional changes of the second impression after steam sterilization were calculated by comparing the overlay of the two CT scans and expressed by color coding of the impression graphics. After the second scan, the impression was sent to a dental laboratory to fabricate a metal-ceramic crown or metal-ceramic fixed partial denture restoration to the one produced from the first impression (IMPx1) subjected only to disinfection. This process was repeated for four clinical cases. Conclusion Impressions made with AFFINIS® silicone impression materials in a rigid reinforced polycarbonate impression tray or in a metal dual-arch tray can be autoclaved. The overall dimensional stability of the impressions and the quality of single crowns and small fixed partial dentures made using IMPx2 was not compromised. The maximum dimensional differences at the preparations of the nonautoclaved and the autoclaved impressions were found to be within acceptable limits of about 50–100 ìm. Clinical Significance Steam sterilization of AFFINIS® impressions is possible without adversely affecting dimensional change. In addition, clinicians can clearly indicate to the dental practice and laboratory personnel that sterilization of the impressions has been performed, cross-contamination is unlikely, and the impressions present no apparent health hazard during transport and subsequent processing. Disclosure Dr. Kollefrath is head of Research and Development, Elastomers at Coltène/ Whaledent AG, Altstätten, Switzerland, the manufacturer of the impression material evaluated in this report. Citation Kollefrath R, Savary M, Schwela J. An Evaluation of the Fit of Metal-Ceramic Restorations Made with an Autoclaved Silicone- Based Impression Material. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2010 July; 11(4):063-070. Available from: http://www.thejcdp.com/journal/ view/volume11-issue4-kollefrath

ABSTRACT Context The elastomeric impression material is the most widely used impression material in contemporary dental practice; their accuracy is critical for the outcome of indirect restorations. The accurate duplicate cast obtained from single impression reduces the professional clinical time, patient inconvenience, and extra material cost. Aim To compare the accuracy of the cast obtained from various impression methods utilizing elastomer impression materials. Materials and methods The stainless steel working cast model assembly consisting of two abutments and one pontic area was fabricated. Two sets of six each custom aluminum trays were fabricated, with 5 mm spacer and 2 mm space. The impression methods evaluated in the study were additional silicone putty reline (two step), heavy-light body (one step), monophase (one step), and polyether (one step). Type IV gypsum casts were poured at intervals of 1, 12, 24, and 48 hours. The resultant cast was measured with a traveling microscope for comparative dimensional accuracy. The data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance test at significance level <0.05. Results The die obtained from putty reline two-step impression techniques had the percentage of variation for the height -0.36 to -0.97% with 0.40 to 0.90% increase in diameter. One-step heavy-light body impression dies recorded the increased width by 0.50 to 0.80% and height reduced by - 0.73 to -1.21%. The resultant dies from additional silicone monophase impressions had a percentage of variation for width 1.20% and height by-1.34%. The similar value for width and height for polyether was -1.46% and -1.30% respectively. Conclusion Putty reline technique dies had better dimensional accuracy after repeated pour followed by dies from heavy-light body additional silicone impression. Key message The multiple pour cast from putty reline elastomeric impressions is clinically acceptable, while cast from polyether was smaller in dimension. How to cite this article Haralur SB, Toman MS, Al-Shahrani AA, Al-Qarni AA. Dimensional Accuracy of Multiple Pour Cast from Different Elastomer Impression Techniques. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2016;6(3):51-56.

Molding in a fixed prosthesis is one of the most important stages in rehabilitative treatment, as it is there that attempts are made to reproduce dental preparations and adjoining regions by using appropriate materials and techniques. Among the fixed prosthesis molding materials available on the market, the elastomers stand out, which are polymers where the prey occurs through the increase of the chain and the establishment of cross-links. The objective of the study is to present a clinical case and perform a literature review on the use of condensation silicone and addition to molds in Fixed Prosthesis. In this literature review, a survey of PubMed, Scielo and Lilacs data was performed, using the descriptors: Denture, Partial, Fixed; Dental Impression Materials and Elastomers. It is possible to conclude that in the field of Dentistry, the elastomers, among them the condensation-cured and addition-cured silicones, both provide high precision models and are the most used materials in works with fixed partial dentures. Therefore, it is up to the professional to know the properties and adapt to the best group of chosen materials.

Abstract A quality-made dental impression is a prerequisite for successful fixed-prosthodontic fabrication and is directly dependent on the dimensional stability, accuracy and flexibility of the elastomeric impression materials, as well as on the appropriately used impression techniques. The purpose of this paper is to provide a literature review of relevant scientific papers which discuss the use of various silicone impression materials, different impression techniques and to evaluate their impact on the dimensional stability and accuracy of the obtained impressions. Scientific papers and studies were selected according to the materials used, the sample size, impression technique, storage time, type of measurements and use of spacer for the period between 2002 and 2016. In the reviewed literature several factors that influence the dimensional stability and accuracy of silicone impression molds, including the choice of the type of viscosity, impression material thickness, impression technique, retention of the impression material on the tray, storage time before the casting, number of castings, hydrophilicity of the material, release of byproducts, contraction after polymerization, thermal contraction and incomplete elastic recovery were presented. The literature review confirmed the lack of standardization of methodologies applied in the research and their great diversity. All findings point to the superiority of the addition silicone compared to the condensation silicone.

Hydrocolloids were the first elastic materials to be used in the dental field. Elastic impression materials include reversible (agar-agar), irreversible (alginate) hydrocolloids and synthetic elastomers (polysulfides, polyethers, silicones). They reproduce an imprint faithfully, providing details of a high definition despite the presence of undercuts. With the removal of the impression, being particularly rich in water, the imprints can deform but later adapt to the original shape due to the elastic properties they possess. The advantages of using alginate include the low cost, a better tolerability on the part of the patient, the ease of manipulation, the short time needed for execution, the instrumentation and the very simple execution technique and possibility of detecting a detailed impression (even in the presence of undercuts) in a single step. A comprehensive review of the current literature was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines by accessing the NCBI PubMed database. Authors conducted a search of articles in written in English published from 2008 to 2018. All the relevant studies were included in the search with respect to the characteristics and evolution of new marine derived materials. Much progress has been made in the search for new marine derived materials. Conventional impression materials are different, and especially with the advent of digital technology, they have been suffering from a decline in research attention over the last few years. However, this type of impression material, alginates (derived from marine algae), have the advantage of being among the most used in the dental medical field.

ABSTRACT Background There are a great amount of materials and techniques to use during dental prosthesis production that may confuse the dentist at the time of choice. Material's choice should be done considering ideal chemicophysical and biological properties and high detail reproduction. Aims The present study aimed to test the influence of differents impression materials and storage times on the dimensional accuracy of casting models. Materials and methods Four elastomeric materials– polysulfide, polyether, condensation silicone and addition silicone–were used to reproduce a master model of human teeth which were prepared for metaloceramic fixed prosthodontics. Six reference points were established on each tooth in order to determine four intervals: MD–mesial-distal, BL–buccal-lingual and CO–cervical-occlusal distance from premolar, and INT– interpillar distance–from the distal surface of the premolar to the mesial surface of the molar. The impressions were stored for half, 2 and 12 hours and pondered with a type IV gypsum. Results Cast measurements data were subjected to ANOVA (4 × 3), Tukey's – α = 0.05, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests – α = 0.05. The interaction between materials and storage time presented statistically significant for VP and CO intervals. For each storage time, materials presented dimensional alteration statistically significant. Conclusion Impression materials accuracy was affected by the storage time. All materials presented different dimensional accuracy when evaluated in a same period of time. Polysulfide was the only material that presented stable behavior over the time. How to cite this article Gonçalves FS, de Freitas Oliveira W, Soares LA, Carlo HL, da Mota AS, Popoff DAV, Soares CJ. Impression Materials and Storage Time Influence on Cast Models Accuracy. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2013;2(1):18-23.

ABSTRACT Introduction Prosthodontic practice involves procedures in which impressions of the maxillary and mandibular arches are mandatory. Cross infection is one of the major problems that can occur in regular dental practice. Every dentist should take utmost care to prevent cross infection as oral cavity is the source of variety of microorganisms which can often cause diseases that can be fatal. Although precautions, such as wearing of gloves and mask, sterilization of instruments are given importance, the need for disinfection of impressions is often neglected. Hence, the aim of the study was to assess the disinfection potential of radiofrequency glow discharge (RGD) by microbiological studies. Materials and methods Disinfection potential of RGD on addition silicone (Reprosil, Dentsply, Milford DE, USA) was assessed. Total sample size was 20. Samples were divided into two groups of 10 each. Group I – control group and group II – RGD-treated group. Main groups were subdivided into subgroups A and B. Data collected were analyzed. Results The RGD-treated samples were found to be culture sterile which meant that there were no signs of growth of any organisms, thus proving the disinfection potential of RGD. Conclusion From this study, we can conclude that RGD is a very rapid and handy device, which can disinfect saliva contaminated elastomeric impression material surfaces. Clinical significance When compared with the difficulties and lack of efficiency encountered in disinfecting impressions by immersion and spray atomization, RGD can be very handy in dental clinics, as it is a very rapid and convenient method for infection control. How to cite this article Mathew S, Alani MM, Nair KNV, Haridas S, Reba PB, Thomas SA. Radiofrequency Glow Discharge as a Mode of Disinfection for Elastomeric Impression Materials. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(2):131-136.

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a influência de diversos métodos de desinfecção na estabilidade dimensional de elastômeros para moldagem, por meio de uma revisão de literatura. Para isso realizou-se pesquisa nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e ScienceDirect, utilizando-se os seguintes descritores e estratégias de busca: “elastomers” AND “desinfection” AND “dental impression materials”. Foram recuperados 116 artigos em inglês e português e selecionados 10, adotando como critério de inclusão: estudos laboratoriais publicados de 2007 a 2017, que abordassem a relação entre alterações dimensionais dos elastômeros e métodos de desinfecção. Os estudos analisaram 12 procedimentos de desinfecção, utilizando diferentes tempos de imersão e exposição em siliconas de condensação, de adição e poliéteres. Os métodos averiguados foram: a utilização de glutaraldeído 2% cloreto de benzalcônio hipoclorito de sódio 5,25% micro-ondas sabonete neutro orftalaldeído 0,55% autoclave fitoterápicos clorexidina 4% álcool GL 70° raios ultravioleta e ácido paracético. Todos os métodos provocaram alguma alteração dimensional nos elastômeros, especialmente nas siliconas de condensação. A contração foi observada principalmente nos materiais desinfectados com glutaraldeído 2%, sobretudo após a primeira hora de separação molde-modelo, entretanto, esta não foi superior a 1%. Conclui-se que, apesar de provocarem alterações nas dimensões dos moldes de elastômeros, os desinfetantes podem e devem ser utilizados, sem prejuízos do ponto de vista clínico.Palavras-chave: Elastomers. Desinfection. Dental Impression Materials.

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O objetivo foi avaliar a alteração dimensional dos moldes de silicona por condensação imediatamente, 30min, 1h e 7 dias após a moldagem, com o auxílio da máquina de medição tridimensional por coordenadas. Os grupos foram divididos em: G1: Speedex Putty/Speedex Light Body (Coltene/Vigodent AS Indústria e Comércio), G2: Optosil P Plus/Xantopren L Blue (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH), G3: Zetaplus Putty/Oranwash L (Zhermack SpA) e G4: Precise SX (Dentsply Indústria e Comércio Ltda). Para a obtenção das 80 medições dos 4 materiais (n=20), foi usado um dispositivo composto por uma moldeira perfurada e uma outra parte com 3 edentações pré-estabelecidas. Para a avaliação dimensional, a máquina Crysta-Plus M 574 (Mitutoyo) realizou cada medida 3 vezes nos tempos estabelecidos e obteve-se a média aritmética. A média final das 4 distâncias I, II, III e IV do dispositivo edentado foi novamente aplicada. A análise estatística foi realizada com o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov que rejeitou a hipótese nula de distribuição assimétrica. Posteriormente, foi feita a ANOVA para comparar os 4 materiais simultaneamente e o teste paramétrico t de Student para comparar os materiais 2 a 2. O nível de significância global foi de p≤0,05. A maior contração linear foi observada na Speedex, mas não foi significante (p=0,08). A Zetaplus Putty/Oranwash L parece ser a mais estável (p=0,99), mas não foi significante. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre nenhuma silicona por condensação quando comparadas simultaneamente nos 4 tempos ou quando comparadas 2 a 2, à exceção, Precise SX e a Speedex (p=0,05) no tempo T3. Todas as siliconas por condensação testadas apresentam alteração dimensional clinicamente aceitável e podem ser vazadas imediatamente, 30min, 1h e 7 dias após a moldagem.
The purpose was to evaluate the dimensional changes of condensation silicone impressions by immediately, 30min, 1h and 7 days after impression, with the help of threedimensional measuring coordinate machine. The groups were divided in: G1: Speedex Putty/Speedex Light Body (Coltène/Vigodent S/A Ind and Com), G2: Optosil P Plus/Xantopren L Blue (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH), G3: Zetaplus Putty/Oranwash L (Zhermack SpA) and G4: Precise SX (Dentsply Ind and Com Ltda). To obtain 80 measurements of 4 material (n=20) was used a device consisting of a perforated tray and one another part with 3 pre-established indentations. For dimensional evaluation, the Crysta-Plus M574 machine (Mitutoyo) held each measurement 3 times at the established times and obtained the arithmetic mean. The final average of the 4 distances of I, II, III and IV the edentulous device was again applied. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to reject the null hypothesis of asymmetric distribution. Subsequently, ANOVA was performed to compare the four materials simultaneously and Student's t parametric test to compare the 2 by 2 materials. The overall significance level of p≤0,05. The higher linear contraction was observed in Speedex, but was not significant (p=0,08). The Zetaplus Putty/Oranwash L seems to be more stable (p=0,99) but was not significant. There was no significant difference between any silicone condensation compared simultaneously in 4 times or compared 2 by 2, except, Precise SX and Speedex (p=0,05) in T3 time. All tested condensation silicones exhibit clinically acceptable dimensional change and can be leaked immediately, 30min, 1h and 7 days after impression.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi mensurar a alteração dimensional de uma silicona por condensação através de um paquímetro digital (Mitutuyo), de um estéreo microscópio (Olympus) e de uma máquina de medição tridimensional por coordenadas (Mitutuyo). Foram realizadas 4 moldagens através de um dispositivo específico com a silicona por condensação pesada e leve Speedex (Coltene/Vigodent). Em cada um dos 4 moldes 4 distâncias foram mensuradas pelos 3 instrumentos, em 4 tempos distintos: no momento da remoção do molde e após 30min, 1h e 7 dias. As médias das mensurações foram submetidas ao teste estatístico Kruskal-Wallis com nível de significância de 5%. Os resultados mostraram diferenças significantes entre as alterações dimensionais verificadas por cada um dos instrumentos de medição, as mensurações realizadas pelo paquímetro digital e pela máquina de medição tridimensional por coordenadas apresentaram alterações dimensionais significantes nos 4 tempos testados, enquanto as pelo estéreo microscópio não apresentaram diferença significante nos 4 tempos. Concluiu-se que as alterações dimensionais verificadas nos moldes da silicona por condensação testada obtidas através de cada instrumento de medição utilizado nesta pesquisa foram diferentes entre si, evidenciando que os diferentes métodos de medição utilizados podem fornecer resultados distintos, e consequentemente, indicações equivocadas.
The aim of this study was to measure the dimensional changes of a silicone condensation using a digital paquimeter (Mitutuyo), an estereomicroscope (Olympus) and a three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine (Mitutuyo). Were made 4 impressions trhough a specif device using the putty and light silicone condensation Speedex (Coltene/Vigodent). Four distances were measured at each impression through the 3 instruments at 4 different times: in the moment of removal of the die and after 30min, 1h e 7 days. The avarage of the measurements were subimitted to the statistical test Kruskal-Wallis with level of significance of 5%. The results shows significant diferences between the dimensional changes verified by each one of the measuring instruments, the measurements through the digital paquimeter and the measurements trhough the three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine showed significant dimensional changes in the 4 tested times, while the measurements through the estereomicroscope did not show significant difference in the 4 tested times. It concludes that the dimensional changes verified in the tested silicone condensation by each measurement instrument used in this study were diferente, indicating that the different measuring methods used can provide wrong results, and consequently, wrong indications.

Orientadores: Mario Alexandre Coelho Sinhoreti, Carlos Jose Soares
Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba
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Resumo: Baseado no entendimento incompleto de como o conteúdo de partículas de carga influencia nas propriedades mecânicas dos materiais de moldagem este estudo avaliou quantitativa e qualitativamente o conteúdo de partículas de carga inorgânicas presente em cinco marcas comerciais de alginatos (Jeltrate; Jeltrate Plus, Jeltrate Chromatic Ortho, Hydrogum e Ezact Krom) e nove marcas comerciais de siliconas de adição e/ou condensação nas consistências massa e/ou fluida (Clonage, Elite HD+ Light Body, Express Light Body, Flexitime, Optosil P Confort/Xantopren VL Plus, Oranwash L, Reprosil A+, Silon 2 APS e Virtual Extra Light Body). Foram realizados testes para determinar recuperação elástica e deformação sob compressão dos alginatos e dos elastômeros e estabelecer, dessa forma, uma correlação entre os resultados para partículas de carga e os testes mecânicos. O conteúdo volumétrico das partículas de carga foi determinado pesando-se as amostras submersas em água antes e após a queima das mesmas durante 3h a 450°C (alginatos) e a 600°C (siliconas). Quantidades determinadas de materiais não polimerizados foram lavadas em acetona e clorofórmio e recobertas com ouro para avaliação da morfologia e tamanho das partículas em M.E.V. A composição foi determinada por EDX. A recuperação elástica e a deformação sob compressão foram determinadas de acordo as especificações ? 1563 (alginatos) e 4823 (elastômeros) da ISO. O alginatos Jeltrate e Jeltrate Plus apresentaram os maiores valores médios para quantidade volumétrica de partículas de carga (%) enquanto o material Hydrogum apresentou os menores valores. A silicone de adição Flexitime Easy Putty apresentou os maiores valores de quantidade volumétrica de partículas, enquanto que a silicone de condensação Xantopren VL Plus apresentou os menores. As partículas de carga dos alginatos apresentaram-se, de forma geral, como objetos esféricos e com perfurações. O material Hydrogum apresentou forma de bastões cilíndricos e perfurados. As siliconas apresentaram morfologias variadas ¿ partículas trituradas, esféricas, esferóides, bastões cilíndricos perfurados e bastões misturados a partículas usinadas. O alginato Ezact Krom apresentou os maiores valores médios de tamanho de partícula, enquanto que o alginato Hydrogum as menores. A silicone de condensação Clonage massa apresentou os maiores valores médios de tamanho de partícula, enquanto a silicone de adição Elite HD os menores. A análise da composição das partículas apresentou o silício como o elemento em maior quantidade. Com relação aos resultados de recuperação elástica, o alginato Ezact Krom e as siliconas Reprosil A+ massa e Flexitime fluida apresentaram os maiores valores de recuperação elástica, enquanto o alginato Jeltrate Plus e as siliconas Optosil P Confort e Clonage fluida apresentaram os menores. Os resultados de deformação sob compressão foram maiores para o alginato Jeltrate Plus e para as siliconas Silon 2 APS massa e fluida. Os menores resultados foram apresentados pelo alginato Ezact Krom e as siliconas Reprosil A+ massa e Xantopren VL Plus. Todos os materiais estão em conformidade com a norma ISO ?1563, mas nem todos estão em relação à norma ?4823
Abstract: Based on the incomplete understanding on how filler features influence the properties of elastomeric impression materials, the purpose of this study was to determine the inorganic filler fraction and size of five commercially available alginates (Jeltrate; Jeltrate Plus, Jeltrate Chromatic Ortho, Hydrogum e Ezact Krom) and nine addition/condensation silicones using the putty/light consistence (Clonage, Elite HD+ Light Body, Express Light Body, Flexitime, Optosil P Confort/Xantopren VL Plus, Oranwash L, Reprosil A+, Silon 2 APS e Virtual Extra Light Body). A SEM/EDX analysis was done to qualitatively characterize the materials. Soon afterwards elastic recovery and strain in compression of the alginates and some the silicones was carried. The inorganic particles volumetric fractions were accessed by weighing a previously determined mass of each material in water before and after burning samples for 3 hours at 450ºC (alginates) and 600ºC (silicones). Unsettled materials were soaked in acetone and chloroform and sputter-coated with gold for SEM evaluation of fillers¿ morphology and size. The filler composition was determined by EDX. Elastic recovery and strain in compression tests were conducted according to ISO specification number 1563 and 4823. Jeltrate and Jeltrate Plus presented the highest mean values of percentage content of inorganic particles in volume, while Jeltrate Chromatic Ortho presented the lowest values. Flexitime Easy Putty was the silicone with the highest mean value, while Xantopren VL Plus had the lowest value. The alginate fillers presented a circular appearance with helical form and various perforations. Hydrogum fillers looked like cylindrical, perforated sticks. SEM pictures of the silicone inorganic particles showed numerous morphologies ¿ lathe-cut, spherical, spherical-like, sticks, and sticks mixed to lathe-cut powder. Ezact Krom was the alginate with the highest values for diameter size, while Hydrogum had the lowest. Clonage Putty showed the highest values, while Elite HD+ Light Body presented the lowest values. The component in higher concentration in the materials is silicon. The alginate Ezact Krom, and the addition cure silicones Reprosil A+ putty and Flexitime Correct Flow had the highest mean values of elastic recovery, while the alginate Jeltrate Plus and the condensation cured silicones Optosil P Confort and Clonage Putty presented the lowest values. Strain in compression test showed the alginate Jeltrate Plus and the condensation cured silicones Silon 2APS Putty and Fluid as the materials with the highest values. The alginate Ezact Krom and the silicones Reprosil A+ Putty and Xantopren VL Plus had lowest values. All materials are in conformity with the requirements of ISO specification number 1563, but not all materials are in conformity with the requirements of ISO specification number 4823
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Materiais Dentarios
Doutor em Materiais Dentários

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Background: VST-50 (a room temperature-vulcanizing silicone (RTV) by Factor II Inc.) has long been proposed as a potential alternative material for MDX4-4210, another RTV by Dow Corning Corp. and the current material of choice for maxillofacial prosthesis. Though VST-50 has similar chemistry and flexibility as MDX4-4210, its mechanical properties is still too low for it to be used in the clinic. An improvement in the mechanical property of VST-50 is a critical step to bring the material to clinical application. Objective: To investigate the effect of AEROSIL® R 812S (colloid silica) addition on the mechanical properties of VST-50 and compared to that of MDX4-4210. Methods: The VST-50 was mixed with AEROSIL® R 812S at 2 or 4 parts per hundred parts of rubber. That material was mixed with the catalyst under vacuum. The mixture was poured onto a machined plastic mold to produce a silicone sheet 3.0 ± 0.2 mm thick. All samples were prepared by manufacturer recommended method. Testing samples were prepared and tested following ISO 37 for tensile strength, ASTM D624 for tear strength and ASTM D2240 for shore A hardness test. One way ANOVA was used to compare the groups (Alpha=0.05). Result: Significant differences (P<0.001) were found between MDX4-4210 and modified VST-50 groups. The mean value of tensile strength, tear strength and hardness of VST-50 (4phr colloid silica) were 7.43(MPa), 34.82(N/mm) and 40.4 respectively, compared to MDX4-4210 were 3.67(MPa), 5.48(N/mm) and 31.5, respectively. Conclusion: Modified VST-50 with 4phr silica revealed improved mechanical properties to use as a maxillofacial prosthetic silicone elastomer.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Fabrications of desirable fixed or removable dental prostheses depend upon accurate casts or dies. Recently, the most frequently used impression materials have been polyether (PE) and polyvinyl siloxane (PVS). However, both have their limitations: PVS is inherently hydrophobic, and PE is rigid. In order to take advantage of the desirable qualities of both PVS and PE impression materials, a new generation of impression material is being developed called vinyl polyether silicone (VPES, GC). The purpose of the present study was to compare the properties of hydrophilic PVS, PE, and VPES in regard to surface detail reproduction, contact angle, and tear strength. The hypotheses to be tested were: 1) VPES will show a significant superiority insurface detail reproduction compared with PVS and PE impression materials; 2) VPES will show a significant superiority in wettability compared with PVS and PE impression materials; 3) VPES will show a significant superiority in tear strength compared with PVS and PE impression materials. In order to test the surface detail reproduction, impressions were made of stainless steel dies with a parallel series of 15 different width lines on the surface and tested under dry and moist conditions. The wettability was assessed by contact angles of saturated CaSO4 aqueous solution drops on flat impression surfaces. A trouser tear test was employed to test the tear strength. The trouser-shaped specimens were prepared and tested in the Instron Universal Testing Machine. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Pearson‘s Chi square, (p < 0.05). All the materials showed better detail reproduction under the dry conditions than the moist conditions. There were no differences between the three materials in detail reproduction when impressing under either moist conditions or dry conditions. All the materials showed good wettability in the contact angle test. PVS rendered a contact angle as low as 34.19º. The contact angle of VPES was 44.84º, which was lower than 54.76º for PE. In the tear strength test, PE showed nearly two time higher tear strength than the other two impression materials. VPES showed slightly lower tear strength than PVS. The tear strength of the three materials tested in increasing order was VPES, PVS, PE. VPES showed comparable detail reproduction to PVS and PE and better wettability than PE, but showed the lowest tear strength compared with PE and PVS.