title: Cost analysis of relined mercaptan rubber impressions.
abstract: An investigation was conducted to compare the time and amount of material used in a corrective reline impression procedure and in a complete remake of a new double-mix impression. The reline technique required 22.22 gm less material, and the reline technique was achieved in approximately 7.6 minutes less time than that required for a complete remake. This results in a monetary saving while preserving quality.
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000191:economics*; D012408:Rubber; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D012408:Rubber