OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the effect of storage period on dimensional stability of Alginplus and Hydrogum 5. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this in vitro experimental study, 60 impressions were taken of an upper jaw typodont, including 10 impressions for each storage period to be tested (12 minutes, 24 and 120 hours) for each type of alginate. Then, the impressions were stored in an i...

OBJECTIVES Some manufacturers claim to have produced new irreversible hydro-colloids that are able to maintain their dimensional stability during storage. The present study evaluated the effect of storage time on dimensional stability of three alginates: Hydrogum 5, Tropicalgin and Alginoplast. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental in-vitro trial, a total of 90 alginate impressions were ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical properties of irreversible hydrocolloid materials poured immediately and after different storage periods. Four alginates were tested: Color Change (Cavex); Hydrogum (Zhermack); Hydrogum 5 (Zhermack); and Hydro Print Premium (Coltene). Their physical properties, including the recovery from deformation (n = 3), compressive strength (n = 3), and d...

Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy microanalysis (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Archimedes' Principle were used to determine the characteristics of inorganic filler particles in five dental alginates, including Cavex ColorChange (C), Hydrogum 5 (H5), Hydrogum (H), Orthoprint (O), and Jeltrate Plus (JP). The different alginate powders (0.5 mg) were fixed on plastic stubs (n = 5...

AIM Several new irreversible hydrocolloid formulations have recently become available with claims of an improved dimensional stability by the manufacturers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of casts made from alginate impression materials poured immediately and after specific storage periods. METHODS AND MATERIALS Five alginates were tested: CA 37 (Cavex); Jeltrate (Dentsply...

Introduction: In 2001, Cavex presented the first test results, which showed 5 days dimensional stability for Cavex ColorChange. More than 10 years we used this information to show our customers the high quality and stability of our products. In the meantime, our Research & Development department worked on improvements of the alginate impression materials. We formed close cooperation’s with supp...

PURPOSE The storage conditions of impressions affect the dimensional accuracy of the impression materials. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of storage time on dimensional accuracy of five different impression materials by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Polyether (Impregum), hydrocolloid (Hydrogum and Alginoplast), and silicone (Zetaflow and Honigum) ...

Alginate, or irreversible hydrocolloid, is one of the most accepted impression materials used in dentistry. However, some substances existing in these materials can be toxic. The aim of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of alginates for dental applications. Fourteen different alginates were assessed: Jeltrate, Jeltrate Plus, Jeltrate Chromatic, Alga Gel, Printer Gel, Ava Gel, New Print,...

objectives: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of storage period on dimensional stability of alginplus and hydrogum 5. materials and methods: in this in vitro experimental study, 60 impressions were taken of an upper jaw typodont, including 10 impressions for each storage period to be tested (12 minutes, 24 and 120 hours) for each type of alginate. then, the impressions were stored in an i...

some manufacturers claim to have produced new irreversible hydro-colloids that are able to maintain their dimensional stability during storage. the present study evaluated the effect of storage time on dimensional stability of three alginates: hydrogum 5, tropicalgin and alginoplast.in this experimental in-vitro trial, a total of 90 alginate impressions were made from a dentoform model using hy...