Effect of Autoclave Sterilisation on the Dimensional Stability and Tear Strength of Three Silicone Impression Materials
Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52626#.VJzFOcCAM4 Author(s) Brian J. Millar 1* , Sanjukta Deb 2 Affiliation(s) 1 Restorative Dentistry, Department of Primary Dental Care, King’s College London Dental Institute, London, UK . 2 Department of Biomaterials, Biomimetics & Biophotonics, King’s College London Dental Institute, London, UK . ABSTRACT Objectives: There is a risk of spreading infectious material via non-sterile impressions. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of autoclave sterilisation on dimensional stability and tear strength of impression materials. Methods: Twenty-four specimens were produced using a standard ruled test block for e...