TY - JOUR ID - TI - Assessment of the properties of locally produced impression compound AU - Nameer H. Al-Hashimi نمير الهاشمي AU - Abbas F. Al-Huwaizi عباس فيصل الحويزي PY - 2005 VL - 17 IS - 3 SP - 23 EP - 26 JO - Journal of baghdad college of dentistry مجلة كلية طب الاسنان بغداد SN - 18171869 23115270 AB - Background: The goal of this study was the production of new type of impression compound that meets the ADA specifications along with being cheap and available in the local market.Materials and Methods: The basic ingredients were similar to those used by the commercially available products (Harvard, QD and Vevey). Specific properties were tested, like visual inspection, flow, reproduction of details, compatibility with stone, thermal expansion, and repeated use expiration.Results: The study proved that the new impression was within the limit of the American Dental Association specification No.3. (ADA No.3) (1), hence it could be used sufficiently.Conclusion: The use of the new impression compound for dental purpose is advised. Yet the reuse of the same product again and again is not advised because of the deterioration of the impression compound properties

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