Over the last two decades, bio-polymer fibers have attracted attention for their uses in gene
therapy, tissue engineering, wound-healing, and controlled drug delivery. The most …

Alginate, a naturally sourced bio-polymer derived mainly from brown seaweed, has gained
incredible attention due to its versatile properties and wide range of applications. This …

Background and objectives Polyvinyl ether siloxane (PVES) possesses ideal characteristics
for making precise and accurate dental impressions. PVES dimensional stability owes to its …

Dental clinicians and professionals need an affordable, nontoxic, and effective disinfectant
against infectious microorganisms when dealing with the contaminated dental impressions …

Transferring the intraoral situation accurately to the dental laboratory is crucial for fabricating
precise restorations. This study aimed to compare the dimensional accuracy of a new …

During impressions, bacteria, viruses, and fungi remain on the impression material,
representing a significant risk for the medical team (dentists, dental assistants, and …

Oral cavities provide an entry point for food and nutrients. Teeth consist of various hard and
soft tissues, such as enamel, dentin, cementum, dental pulp, and the root canal system …

Featured Application An alginate-based impression material with bacteriostatic properties
for application in the production of dental prosthetics, requiring a less labour-intensive …

Aim To assess the antimicrobial effect of ozone gas (OG) 0.1% riboflavin (RF),
glutaraldehyde (GaH), and microwave irradiation (MI) on Polyvinyl siloxane impression …

Background: Impression materials can harbour microorganisms from saliva and blood,
posing cross-contamination risks. However, post-setting disinfection might compromise the …