Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities

There is an ongoing search for novel disinfection techniques that are not only effective, cheap, and convenient, but that also do not have adverse effects on the properties of dental impressions. We compared the effects of various methods (UVC, gaseous ozone, commercial solution, and spray) on the d...

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Main Authors: Joanna Wezgowiec, Anna Paradowska-Stolarz, Andrzej Malysa, Sylwia Orzeszek, Piotr Seweryn, Mieszko Wieckiewicz
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/18/10859
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author Joanna Wezgowiec
Anna Paradowska-Stolarz
Andrzej Malysa
Sylwia Orzeszek
Piotr Seweryn
Mieszko Wieckiewicz
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description There is an ongoing search for novel disinfection techniques that are not only effective, cheap, and convenient, but that also do not have adverse effects on the properties of dental impressions. We compared the effects of various methods (UVC, gaseous ozone, commercial solution, and spray) on the dimensional change, tensile strength, and hardness of silicone impressions. Moreover, as a secondary aim, we performed a statistical comparison of the properties of nondisinfected addition (Panasil Putty Soft, Panasil monophase Medium, Panasil initial contact Light) and condensation silicones (Zetaplus Putty and Oranwash L), as well as a comparison of materials of various viscosities (putty, medium-bodied, and light-bodied). Our results revealed that addition silicones had higher dimensional stability, tensile strength, and Shore A hardness compared to condensation silicones. Both traditional (immersion and spraying) and alternative methods of disinfection (UVC and ozone) had no significant impact on the tensile properties and dimensional stability of the studied silicones; however, they significantly affected the hardness, particularly of Oranwash L. Our study demonstrated that, similarly to standard liquid disinfectants, both UVC and ozone do not strongly affect the material properties of most silicones. However, before recommendation, their usefulness for each individual material should be thoroughly evaluated.
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spelling doaj.art-cb3caaf21c3443c38c9d99dcc62d8b052023-11-23T16:49:30ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672022-09-0123181085910.3390/ijms231810859Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and ViscositiesJoanna Wezgowiec0Anna Paradowska-Stolarz1Andrzej Malysa2Sylwia Orzeszek3Piotr Seweryn4Mieszko Wieckiewicz5Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, PolandDivision of Dentofacial Anomalies, Department of Maxillofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, PolandThere is an ongoing search for novel disinfection techniques that are not only effective, cheap, and convenient, but that also do not have adverse effects on the properties of dental impressions. We compared the effects of various methods (UVC, gaseous ozone, commercial solution, and spray) on the dimensional change, tensile strength, and hardness of silicone impressions. Moreover, as a secondary aim, we performed a statistical comparison of the properties of nondisinfected addition (Panasil Putty Soft, Panasil monophase Medium, Panasil initial contact Light) and condensation silicones (Zetaplus Putty and Oranwash L), as well as a comparison of materials of various viscosities (putty, medium-bodied, and light-bodied). Our results revealed that addition silicones had higher dimensional stability, tensile strength, and Shore A hardness compared to condensation silicones. Both traditional (immersion and spraying) and alternative methods of disinfection (UVC and ozone) had no significant impact on the tensile properties and dimensional stability of the studied silicones; however, they significantly affected the hardness, particularly of Oranwash L. Our study demonstrated that, similarly to standard liquid disinfectants, both UVC and ozone do not strongly affect the material properties of most silicones. However, before recommendation, their usefulness for each individual material should be thoroughly evaluated.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/18/10859dental materialsozoneUVCtensile strengthdimensional stabilityhardness
spellingShingle Joanna Wezgowiec
Anna Paradowska-Stolarz
Andrzej Malysa
Sylwia Orzeszek
Piotr Seweryn
Mieszko Wieckiewicz
Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
dental materials
ozone
UVC
tensile strength
dimensional stability
hardness
title Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities
title_full Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities
title_fullStr Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities
title_short Effects of Various Disinfection Methods on the Material Properties of Silicone Dental Impressions of Different Types and Viscosities
title_sort effects of various disinfection methods on the material properties of silicone dental impressions of different types and viscosities
topic dental materials
ozone
UVC
tensile strength
dimensional stability
hardness
url https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/18/10859
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