Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 2 , Pages 150-161 , August 2003

Temperature effects on the rheological properties of current polyether and polysiloxane impression materials during setting

  • John C Berg, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to:Dr John C. Berg, Department of Chemical Engineering, Box 351750, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-1750, USAFax: (206) 543-3778
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  • Glen H Johnson, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., USA
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  • Xavier Lepe, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., USA
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  • Sergio Adán-Plaza, MS

      Affiliations

    • Graduate student, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., USA

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☆ Supported in part by 3M ESPE and by the Center for Surfaces, Polymers and Colloids at the University of Washington.

PII: S0022-3913(03)00297-X

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00297-X

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 2 , Pages 150-161 , August 2003

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