Imagine fabricating a fixed or removable dental prosthesis directly in the patient's mouth and
subjecting it to extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals, and working in a confined cavity …

Over the last two decades, bio-polymer fibers have attracted attention for their uses in gene
therapy, tissue engineering, wound-healing, and controlled drug delivery. The most …

Alginate, a naturally sourced bio-polymer derived mainly from brown seaweed, has gained
incredible attention due to its versatile properties and wide range of applications. This …

Dental impressions are contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms when they
come into contact with patient blood, saliva, and plaque. Numerous disinfectants are used; …

Objectives The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis study was to identify
the different disinfection methods and materials and the existing evidence on their effect on …

Background: Dental impressions are a common source for transmission of infection between
dental clinics and dental labs. Dental impressions can be cross-contaminated by patient's …

Effective disinfection of dental impressions is an indispensable requirement for the safety of
dental personnel and patients. The ideal method should be not only effective but also …

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of chemical disinfectants and
ultraviolet (UV) disinfection on the dimensional stability of the polyvinyl siloxane …

PURPOSE Although dental impression disinfection is determinant to reduce the cross-
infection risk, some studies have shown that, in real practice, the disinfection procedures …

Background The gold standard for disinfection of dental impressions is by immersion
although spray techniques are also available. This study compared the effectiveness of …