Mechanical Properties of Elastomeric Impression Materials: An In Vitro Comparison

• Main Authors: Dino Re (Author), Francesco De Angelis (Author), Gabriele Augusti (Author), Davide Augusti (Author), Sergio Caputi (Author), Maurizio D'Amario (Author), Camillo D'Arcangelo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose. Although new elastomeric impression materials have been introduced into the market, there are still insufficient data about their mechanical features. The tensile properties of 17 hydrophilic impression materials with different consistencies were compared. Materials and Methods. 12 vinylpol...