Effect of storage period of alginate impressions following spray with disinfectant solutions on the dimensional accuracy and deformation of stone models

Dent Mater J. 2005 Mar;24(1):36-42. doi: 10.4012/dmj.24.36.

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of storage period on dimensional change and deformation of stone models to determine an acceptable period of alginate impression storage in a sealed bag after spraying with disinfectant solution. Two alginate impression products: Aroma Fine DFIII and Alginoplast EM, characterized by greater or smaller contraction in 100% relative humidity, were used. The impressions were sprayed with 1% sodium hypochlorite or 2% glutaraldehyde solution and then stored in sealed bags. The storage periods were 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, and 4 hours. The sectional profiles of the stone models obtained from each impression were measured using a three-dimensional coordinate measuring system. The results indicated that the impression characterized by greater contraction in 100% relative humidity should not be stored for even 1 hour, and that storage for up to 3 hours of the impression characterized by smaller contraction was clinically acceptable.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alginates* / chemistry
  • Calcium Sulfate
  • Dental Disinfectants*
  • Dental Impression Materials* / chemistry
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Drug Storage
  • Glutaral
  • Humidity
  • Materials Testing
  • Models, Dental*
  • Sodium Hypochlorite
  • Statistics, Nonparametric

Substances

  • Alginates
  • Dental Disinfectants
  • Dental Impression Materials
  • Sodium Hypochlorite
  • Glutaral
  • Calcium Sulfate