title: Impression materials and techniques used for cast restorations in eight states.
abstract: In a survey of dentists practicing in eight states, it was found that polysulfide is used by 35.8% of them for cast restorations. Polyether and hydrocolloid are the second most used materials; silicone putty/reline and double mix standard silicone follow. Epinephrine cord was chosen for gingival retraction by 73.3% of the respondents. Nonepinephrine cord is used by 23.5% of the dentists who responded.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D003102:Colloids; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003779:Denture Design; D003829:Denture, Partial; D004837:Epinephrine; D004987:Ethers; D009638:Norepinephrine; D011108:Polymers; D013440:Sulfides; D013499:Surface Properties; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D004987:Ethers; D011108:Polymers; D013440:Sulfides; D009638:Norepinephrine; D004837:Epinephrine