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Blackwell Science Ltd
Journal of prosthodontics
14 (2005), S. 0
ISSN:
1532-849X
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Background: A commercial mechanical mixer is available to make the mixing of alginate more convenient and more consistent for the practitioner; however, there is very little information on the mechanical properties of alginate mixed with this device as compared with hand mixing. Purpose: To compare the mechanical properties of alginate impression materials mixed with a mechanical mixer (Alginator II, Cadco) and hand mixing. Material and Methods: Three alginate impression materials (Identic, Jeltrate, and Kromopan) were tested. Strain in compression, elastic recovery, and compressive strength were measured according to ANSI/ADA specification no. 18-1992; tear energy was measured using a pants tear test. Five specimens were prepared for each group with 12 groups for the mechanical mixer and 12 groups for hand mixing, for a total of 120 specimens. A two-way analysis of variance and Fisher's PLSD test at the 0.05 level of significance were used to analyze the data. Results: There were statistically significant differences in properties among the materials, but mixing technique had no statistically significant effect on strain in compression and tear energy. Conclusion: The mechanical mixer improved elastic recovery and compressive strength of the alginate impression materials tested and had no effect on strain in compression and tear energy. A mechanical mixer facilitates the mixing of alginate impression materials and improves some mechanical properties.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-849X.2005.00047.x
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