The softness and initial flow of temporary soft lining materials

Phillip R. H. Newsome Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, University of Umeå, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Lund, School of Dentistry, Malmö, Sweden

Robin M. Basker Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, University of Umeå, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Lund, School of Dentistry, Malmö, Sweden

Bo Bergman Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, University of Umeå, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Lund, School of Dentistry, Malmö, Sweden

Per-Olof Glantz Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, University of Umeå, Umeå, Sweden; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Lund, School of Dentistry, Malmö, Sweden

Abstract

The initial flow of four temporary soft lining materials was studied with a simple laboratory test procedure, using a parallel-plate plastimeter. The flow in a clinical situation was further investigated, together with a clinical assessment of softness. The results indicate that a 2-mm thickness of temporary soft lining material is considered suitable for use as a tissue conditioner. The thickness of lining material is influenced by the clinical technique and by the powder to liquid ratio; however, the scope for altering the ratio is limited.

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