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In Vitro Assessment of Dimensional Accuracy of Three Different Types of Interocclusal Recording Materials
Subhash Sonkesriya1, Deepa Subramanian2, Pratyasha Saha3
1Department of Prosthodontics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Aim:
The aim of the current study was to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of three various interocclusal recording materials.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 90 disc-shaped samples were prepared using polyether paste, wax, and polyvinyl siloxane material with the support of stainless steel die. For the purposes of this investigation, three frequently utilized interocclusal recording materials were chosen, and 30 samples from each material were prepared. Group I: Bite registration using polyether paste; Group II: Bite registration using wax; Group III: Bite registration using polyvinyl siloxane material. No samples were exposed to direct sunlight during storage and were kept at room temperature. Using a 10x universal measuring microscope, each sample disc was examined for the presence of horizontal and vertical lines inscripted in the die. For each of the samples, readings were taken at different time periods of 24, 48, and 72 hours.
Results:
After 24 hours, the less dimensional changes were found in polyether paste group (0.11 ± 0.07) followed by polyvinyl siloxane material group (0.19 ± 0.04) and wax group (0.25 ± 0.12). After 48 hours, the less dimensional changes were found in polyether paste group (0.34 ± 0.02) followed by polyvinyl siloxane material group (0.42 ± 0.01) and wax group (0.94 ± 0.12). After 72 hours, the least dimensional changes were found in polyether paste group (0.46 ± 0.14) followed by polyvinyl siloxane material group (0.92 ± 0.03) and wax group (1.14 ± 0.09).
Conclusion:
The present study concluded that both the material and time factors had an impact on dimensional stability. The most dimensionally stable group was the polyether paste group, which was followed by the polyvinyl siloxane and wax material groups.
Clinical Significance:
Interocclusal recording material records the occlusal connection between real or artificial teeth for occlusal rehabilitation planning and for creating removable and fixed dentures. The creation of a clinically acceptable prosthesis is dependent upon the accuracy of the patient's diagnostic or working casts and the interocclusal record. How to cite this article: Sonkesriya S, Subramanian D, Saha P, et al. In Vitro Assessment of Dimensional Accuracy of Three Different Types of Interocclusal Recording Materials. J Contemp Dent Pract 2023;24(12):936-939.
