title: The softness and initial flow of temporary soft lining materials.
abstract: The initial flow of four temporary soft lining materials was studied with a simple laboratory test procedure, using a parallel-plate plastimeter. The flow in a clinical situation was further investigated, together with a clinical assessment of softness. The results indicate that a 2-mm thickness of temporary soft lining material is considered suitable for use as a tissue conditioner. The thickness of lining material is influenced by the clinical technique and by the powder to liquid ratio; however, the scope for altering the ratio is limited.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Leeds, U.K.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Newsome
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Basker
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bergman
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Glantz
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003822:Denture Liners; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D010795:Phthalic Acids; D014016:Tissue Conditioning, Dental; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D010795:Phthalic Acids; C043685:Coe Comfort; C009931:poly(ethylmethacrylate)