Viscoelastic properties of setting elastomeric impression materials.
An instrument was introduced to determine the relationship between induced and permanent tensile deformation of selected elastomeric dental impression materials during and after setting. The method accurately recorded viscoelastic properties of impression materials.
D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D004548:Elasticity; D012408:Rubber; D013718:Tensile Strength; D013997:Time Factors; D014783:Viscosity
D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D012408:Rubber