Glove over glove technique for manipulation of vinyl polysiloxane impression material with latex gloves

Despite prior recommendations for removal, latex gloves remain prevalent in dental clinical practice because of puncture resistance, durability, and user satisfaction.[1] However, latex gloves can impair polymerization of vinyl polysiloxane impression material (VPS) thus, resulting in inaccurate and distorted impressions, which may require the clinician to repeat the impression procedure leading to material and time wastage.[2] For prevention of polymerization inhibition, use of vinyl/nitrile gloves, non‐latex vinyl barrier materials, and cleansing procedures have been recommended.[1,3] However, cleansing attempts found to be unsuccessful.[1] Complete avoidance of contact with latex in any area in which VPS will be used has also been recommended to reduce the risk of indirect latex contamination.[1]