ArticleThe journal of advanced prosthodontics2019
A simple and effective method for addition silicone impression disinfection.
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- Assessment of dimensional stability of novel VPES impression material at different time intervals with standard disinfectants.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Comparative analysis of dimensional changes in autoclavable polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impressions under various Sterilization/Disinfection Protocols: A randomized controlled trial.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Article
- Effect of disinfectants on the tear strength of addition silicone impression material - AnJournal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research · 2022Article
- Surface Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity of Nonthermal Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Jet on Polyvinyl Siloxane Impression Materials.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of UVC Radiation, Gaseous Ozone, and Liquid Chemicals Used for Disinfection of Silicone Dental Impression Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Disinfection Procedures and Their Effect on the Microorganism Colonization of Dental Impression Materials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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- Effect of Surfosept and Deconex® 53 Disinfectant Agents on the Accuracy and Dimensional Stability of Panasil Dental Impression Materials: An Experimental Study.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
- SARS-CoV-2 and Dentistry-Review.European journal of dentistry · 2020Article
- 3D Digital Impression Systems Compared with Traditional Techniques in Dentistry: A Recent Data Systematic Review.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- Additive manufacturing against the Covid-19 pandemic: a technological model for the adaptability and networking.Journal of materials research and technologyReview
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Abstract
purposeAlthough dental impression disinfection is determinant to reduce the cross-infection risk, some studies have shown that, in real practice, the disinfection procedures vary considerably. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness and the impact on the dimensional stability of addition silicone' impressions of water wash and the most clinically used disinfection solutions: 3% hydrogen peroxide, commercial disinfectant MD520 (Durr) and 1% and 5.25% sodium hypochlorite. MATERIALS AND
methodsFor this investigation, dental impressions were taken on 16 volunteer dental students. The antimicrobial effectiveness of each procedure was evaluated by pour plate method. The dimensional stability was evaluated using a standardized stainless-steel model, according to ANSI/ADA nº19 specification.
resultsThe study results showed that water wash does not alter the dimensional stability of addition silicone impressions but doesn't reduce the microbial load of the material (
conclusionAddition silicone impressions should always be disinfected after water wash in order to reduce effectively the cross-infection risk. All disinfectants tested showed high antimicrobial efficiency without significant changes in three-dimensional shape of impressions. Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite are of particular importance because are easily accessible in dental setting. The less explored hydrogen peroxide could be a valuable alternative for silicone impressions disinfection.
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