Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 4 , Pages 365-372 , October 2003

Dimensional accuracy and surface detail reproduction of two hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane impression materials tested under dry, moist, and wet conditions

  • Cynthia S Petrie, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Mo, USA
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  • Mary P Walker, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Director of Dental Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dentistry University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Mo, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Mary P. Walker, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, 650 E. 25th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA, Fax: (816) 235-5524
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  • Aisling M O'Mahony, BDS, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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  • Paulette Spencer, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Departments of Oral Biology and Pediatric Dentistry, Director of Graduate Studies and Research, Department of Oral Biology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Mo, USA

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☆ Funded in part by the Rinehart Foundation, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.

PII: S0022-3913(03)00515-8

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00515-8

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 4 , Pages 365-372 , October 2003

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