title: The effects of 2% alkaline gluteraldehyde solution on the elastic properties of elastomeric chain.
abstract: 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 Primary Patient Care, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Jeffries
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: von Fraunhofer