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. 2018 Jan-Mar;9(1):60-64.
doi: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_747_17.

Evaluation of Surface Quality of Silicone Impression Materials after Disinfection with Ozone Water: An In vitro Study

K Abinaya  1 , B Muthu Kumar  1 , S C Ahila  1
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Evaluation of Surface Quality of Silicone Impression Materials after Disinfection with Ozone Water: An In vitro Study

K Abinaya et al. Contemp Clin Dent. 2018 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: To compare and evaluate the surface quality of silicone impression materials after ozone water disinfection.

Materials and methods: A total of 60 samples were prepared on a stainless steel die (American Dental Association specification no. 19 and International Standard of Organization - 4823). The samples were divided into four groups; each group contains 15 samples. Group A as control, Group B, C, and D disinfected with 2% glutaraldehyde, 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, and ozone water, respectively. The samples were made according to the manufacturer's instructions, and the samples were allowed to set in a thermostatically controlled water bath at 35°C ± 1°C and retrieved after 10 min. The surface qualities of the samples were measured in stereomicroscope with ×20 magnification.

Results: The data obtained were analyzed using Chi-square test, and the "P" value was calculated. The results showed that there were no differences in the surface quality among the Groups A, C, and D for addition silicone putty and light body and medium body impression materials than the Group B.

Conclusion: This study concluded that ozone water disinfection showed least changes when compared to 5.25%sodium hypochloride and 2% glutaraldehyde disinfection for addition silicone putty , light body and medium body impression materials.

Keywords: Disinfection; O3 water; silicone impression material; surface quality.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Stereomicroscope image of surface quality
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Figure 2
Comparison of surface quality of silicone impression materials after disinfection with 2% glutaraldehyde, 5.25% sodium hypochlorite and ozone water
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