Effects of Autoclave and Chemical Disinfectant on the Mechanical properties of Polyvinyl Silicone Impression material: A comparative study
Gavara Sai Govind1 , Mohammed Ruhana2 , Narasimha Rao Guddala3 , Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti4 , Rama Krishna Alla5 and D. Bheemalingeswara Rao6
1,3,6Department of Prosthodontics, 1E-mail: gavarasaigovind@gmail.com 2*Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram - (India) 2*E-mail: dr.ruhanamd@gmail.com 3E-mail: narasimhaprostho@gmail.com 4Department of Periodontics and Implantology, 4E-mail: mosups@gmail.com 5Department of Dental Materials, 5E-mail: ramakrishna.a@vdc.edu.in 1-6Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram - 534202 (India) 6E-mail: bheemalingeswararao29@gmail.com Corresponding author Gavara Sai Govind, Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram - 534202 (India) E-mail: gavarasaigovind@gmail.com Phone: +91 9100196107 Orcid ID: 0009-0003-7020-4244
ABSTRACT
Ensuring the sterility of dental impressions is crucial for preventing cross-contamination in clinical settings. However, sterilisation and disinfection methods may alter the mechanical properties of impression materials, potentially affecting their accuracy. This study aims to compare the effects of Foster plus class B autoclave and Bacillol disinfectant spray on the mechanical properties of polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impression material.