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Polyvinyl siloxane impression materials: an update on clinical use

M N Mandikos1

  • 1State University of New York, Buffalo, USA.

Australian Dental Journal
|February 12, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Polyvinyl siloxane impression materials are popular in dentistry due to their handling and physical properties. This review covers their chemistry, properties, and clinical issues like hydrophilicity and disinfection.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impression materials are widely used in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
  • Their popularity stems from favorable handling, patient acceptance, and excellent physical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the chemistry and physical properties of PVS impression materials.
  • To address current clinical challenges and recent advancements related to PVS materials.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications on polyvinyl siloxane impression materials.
  • Synthesis of information regarding material properties and clinical applications.

Main Results:

  • Summary of the fundamental chemistry and key physical characteristics of PVS.
  • Discussion of clinical considerations including hydrophilicity, tray adhesives, disinfection protocols, and polymerization inhibition.

Conclusions:

  • PVS materials offer significant advantages for indirect dental procedures.
  • Ongoing research addresses specific clinical issues to optimize their performance and application.

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