Linear Dimensional Stability of Irreversible Hydrocolloid Materials Over Time

Acta Odontol Latinoam. 2015 Dec;28(3):258-62.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the linear dimensional stability of different irreversible hydrocolloid materials over time. A metal mold was designed with custom trays made of thermoplastic sheets (Sabilex, sheets 0.125 mm thick). Perforations were made in order to improve retention of the material. Five impressions were taken with each of the following: Kromopan 100 (LASCOD) [AlKr], which has dimensional stability of 100 hours, and Phase Plus (ZHERMACK) [AlPh], which has dimensional stability of 48 hours. Standardized digital photographs were taken at different time intervals (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 minutes; 12, 24 and 96 hours), using an "ad-hoc" device. The images were analyzed with software (UTHSCSA Image Tool) by measuring the distance between intersection of the lines previously made at the top of the mold. The results were analyzed by ANOVA for repeated measures. Initial and final values were (mean and standard deviation): AlKr: 16.44 (0.22) and 16.34 (0.11), AlPh: 16.40 (0.06) and 16.18 (0.06). Statistical evaluation showed significant effect of material and time factors. Under the conditions in this study, time significantly affects the linear dimensional stability of irreversible hydrocolloid materials.

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la estabilidad dimen - sional lineal de diferentes hidrocoloides irreversibles en función del tiempo. Se confeccionó una matriz metálica con sus correspondientes cubetas individuales realizadas con láminas termoplásticas (Sabilex, de 0.125 mm de espesor). Se le realizaron perforaciones para la retención del material. Se tomaron cinco impresiones con cada material a esta matriz, utilizando Kromopan 100 (LASCOD) [AlKr], que presenta una estabilidad dimensional de 100 horas, y Phase Plus (ZHERMACK) [AlPh], que tiene una estabilidad dimensional de 48 horas. Luego se tomaron fotografías estandarizadas a diferentes intervalos de tiempo (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 minutos; 12, 24 y 96 horas), usando un dispositivo ad-hoc. Las imágenes se analizaron con software de procesamiento de imágenes (UTHSCSA Image Tool) realizando la medición de la distancia entre las intersecciones de surcos previamente realizados en la porción superior de la matriz. Los resultados obtenidos fueron analizados mediante Análisis de Varianza para mediciones repetidas. Se detallan los datos iniciales y finales obtenidos (media y DS): AlKr: 16,44 (0,22) y 16,34 (0,11), AlPh: 16,40 (0,06) y 16,18 (0,06). El análisis estadístico ha mostrado el efecto significativo para las variables material y tiempo. Bajo las condiciones de este estudio podemos concluir que tiempo afectaría significativamente la estabilidad dimensional lineal de los hidrocoloides irreversibles.

Keywords: alginates; dimensional measurement accuracy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Colloids
  • Dental Impression Materials / chemistry*
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Materials Testing
  • Models, Dental
  • Surface Properties
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Dental Impression Materials