The effect of using custom or stock trays on the accuracy of gypsum casts

Int J Prosthodont. 1996 Jul-Aug;9(4):367-73.

Abstract

This study examined the linear dimensional stability of nonaqueous elastomeric impressions made from stock and custom trays by measuring casts derived from those impressions at 1 hour, 1 day, and 1 week. There was a small statistical difference among casts produced from stock versus custom trays compared to the master model. However, there was no significant difference in casts produced from impressions poured at 1 hour, 1 day, and 1 week. A custom tray with a 2.0 to 2.5 mm tray spacing had the least amount of variation, yet the differences between custom and stock trays may not be clinically significant.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Analysis of Variance
  • Calcium Sulfate*
  • Dental Impression Materials
  • Dental Impression Technique / instrumentation*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Models, Dental*
  • Polyvinyls
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Siloxanes
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Dental Impression Materials
  • Polyvinyls
  • Siloxanes
  • vinyl polysiloxane
  • Calcium Sulfate