Silicone impression materials and latex gloves. Is interaction fact or fallacy?
This review will explore the mechanism of delayed setting and inhibition of polyvinyl siloxane impression material by latex and examine the evidence for and against this phenomenon. Clinical implications are discussed and recommendations for clinical practice made.


CONCLUSIONS
The production of accurate polyvinyl siloxane impressions in the fabrication of indirect restorations/prostheses is vital for a good clinical outcome.
King's College London Dental Institute, UK.
Yaman
Y
Walid
Ziad
Z
Al-Ani
Robin
R
Gray
D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex / Q000737:chemistry*; D058105:Polymerization; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry*; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D013457:Sulfur Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D013997:Time Factors; D014783:Viscosity
D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D007840:Latex; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; D013457:Sulfur Compounds; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane