An in vitro study to evaluate the effect of two disinfectant solutions on wetta-bility of three elastomeric impression materials

Abstract EN

Evaluate the effect of two types of disinfectant solutions (2 % alkaline glutaraldehyde, 1% sodium hypochlorite) in wettability of three types of elastomeric impression materials (light body) which are used in crown and bridge restorations at different times of immersion.

Materials and methods : Three types of elastomeric impression materials (light body) were formed on a flat acrylic resin block and allowed to set(five specimens of each impression material was done for each immersion time(15,30 and 60 minutes)of each disinfectant solution in addition to control groups).

The wettability is indicated by measuring the contact angle of aqueous solution of CaSO4 on surface of cured impression materials.

Results : indicated no significant effect of immersion times on wettability of three types of impression materials.

The hydrophilic type produce high wettability.

Conclusions : The disinfectant solutions have different effects on each impression material.

Sodium hypochlorite has the greatest beneficial effect on wettability.