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IMPRESSION
MATERIALS
Part 1 and Part 2
Stephen C. Bayne
University of Michigan
School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan
sbayne@umich.edu
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
What are tolerable limits for “error” in indirect procedures?
a. Impressions = +/- 0
b. Casts, Dies = +/- 0
c. Waxing = +/- 0
d. Investing = + 1.5%
e. Casting = 1.5%
f. Finishing, Polishing = +/- 0
g. Cementation = +/- 0
Prepped
Tooth 8 mm (=8,000 m)
Width
8,000 m x 0.5% = 40 m = 20 m/side
Typical clinical error = >100 m/side
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Based on Properties of Set Materials
Elastomers:
6. Polysulfide (Rubber Base, Thiokol) Flexible Irrev (Chem)
7. Silicone (Conventional, Condensation) Flexible Irrev (Chem)
8. Polyether Flexible Irrev (Chem)
9. Polyvinyl Siloxane (Addition Silicone) Flexible Irrev (Chem)
IMPRESSION MATERIALS
Key Properties
Impression
Accuracy
Dimensional
Stability
Tear
Resistance
Image source: Steve Bayne, University of Michigan, 2008
GENERAL FORMULATION
For Elastic Impression Materials
Impression
Polyether,
Polyvinylsiloxane
Mixing Options:
2 Pastes on Mixing Pad
2 Pastes in Mixing Gun
2 Pastes in Mixing Machine
Graph source: Steve Bayne, University of Michigan, 2008
Images source: Undetermined
IMPRESSION MATERIALS
Management of Distortion During Tray Removal
Impression Tray
Impression
Fast removal
VERY
FAST
(SNAP)
Slow removal
CONTINUOUS PHASE:
Polymer = Mercaptan Functional Polysulfide
Crosslinking Agent = Sulfur and/or Lead Peroxide
Catalysts = PbO2 or Copper Hydroxides (Type I)
Zinc Peroxide or
Organic Hydroperoxide (Type II)
DISPERSED PHASE:
Fillers = TiO2 or Zinc Sulfate or
Lithopone or Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate
SETTING REACTION:
Stepwise (relatively slow), Exothermic, Affected by temperature
POLYSULFIDE RUBBER
Manipulation and Technique Considerations
CONTINUOUS PHASE:
Polymer = Polydimethyl Siloxane
Crosslinking Agent = Alkyl Orthosilicate or Organo H-Silane
Catalysts = Organo Tin Compounds (e.g., tin octoate)
(but not dibutyl tin dilaurate)
Modifiers = Colorants, Flavorants
DISPERSED PHASE:
Fillers = Silica
SETTING REACTION:
Stepwise (relatively slow), Exothermic, Affected by temperature
H2O by-products
SILICONE RUBBER
Manipulation and Technique Considerations
CONTINUOUS PHASE:
Polymer = Amine-terminated Polyether
Crosslinking Agent = Aromatic Sulfonate
Catalysts =
Modifiers = Colorants, Glycol Plasticizers, Flavorants
DISPERSED PHASE:
Fillers = Silica
SETTING REACTION:
Stepwise (relatively slow), Exothermic, Affected by temperature
POLYETHER RUBBER
Manipulation and Technique Considerations
CONTINUOUS PHASE:
Polymer = Double-bond-functional Silicone Polymer
Crosslinking Agent = Chloroplatinic Acid
Catalysts =
Modifiers = Colorants, Flavorants, Plasticizers
DISPERSED PHASE:
Fillers = Silica
SETTING REACTION:
Chain (very fast), Exothermic, Affected by temperature
Hydrogen gas released by decomposition of crosslinking agent.
POLVINYLSILOXANE
Manipulation and Technique Considerations
Predominantly
POLYSULFIDE and
SILICONE elastomers
before 1995.
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
1996-2004
2. Dimensional Stability: ALG <= RHC < PS, SIL < PE, PVS
(Resistance to Distortion):
a. Polymerization Shrinkage
b. Thermal Shrinkage
c. Loss of Components
d. Stress Relaxation
CHANGE (%)
PERCENT
PRODUCT EXAMPLES