Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 165-167 , August 2001

The effect of disinfection and a wetting agent on the wettability of addition-polymerized silicone impression materials

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☆ aSenior Dental Instructor, Department of Adult Dental Health.

☆☆ bLecturer, Department of Basic Dental Sciences.

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PII: S0022-3913(01)80954-9

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2001.116774

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 165-167 , August 2001

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