title: The effects of 2% alkaline glutaraldehyde solution on the elastic properties of elastomeric chain.
abstract: The effect of two proprietary alkaline gluteraldehyde solutions on the strength (failure load) and the required displacement or stretching to achieve a force of 500g was studied for six types of elastomeric chains. The effect of disinfection (short-term exposure) and sterilization (long-term exposure) as well as repeated immersion cycles on these parameters was evaluated. The findings showed that exposure to gluteraldehyde solution affected the strength and the distention required to deliver a force of 500g of certain elastomeric chains. However, the resultant changes were relatively small and are probably insignificant in the clinical setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Growth and Special Care, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, KY 40292.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Jeffries
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: von Fraunhofer
mesh_terms: D000468:Alkalies; D003116:Color; D004548:Elasticity; D005976:Glutaral / Q000737:chemistry*; D007101:Immersion; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000737:chemistry; D012408:Rubber / Q000737:chemistry*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000468:Alkalies; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012408:Rubber; D005976:Glutaral