Effect of water temperature and quality on the setting time of alginate impression materials

• Main Authors: Suliman, Muhammad Syahmie, Mohamed Hanaphi, Nur Hakim, Nasir, Siti Hajjar, Cheong, Joo Ming, Mustaffa, Musliana
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia 2021
• Subjects: L Education (General); RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/89904/13/89904_10th%20DSSC%20Abstract%20Book.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/89904/14/89904_Effect%20of%20water%20temperature%20and%20quality%20on%20the%20setting%20time%20of%20alginate%20impression%20materials.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/89904/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: Alginates are materials used to make an impression and it is a popular choice due to its ability to reproduce detailed anatomical impressions of teeth. Water temperature during the mixing of alginates is highly sensitive and small differences in temperature may change the rate of the s...