18. Elastomeric impression 4

29/08/2020 2 min
18. Elastomeric impression 4

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POLYETHER- Hydrophilic- No catalyst- No dimensional change- But not the best impression material because it's hydrophilic meaning it gets stuck to the oral mucosa & skin. Can absorb water, therefore least compatible- Difficult to remove from patients’ mouth- Highly rigid, with a high modulus of elasticity- Stiff- Dimensionally stable- Most preferred in………- Can be used in epoxy resin dye-making – advantage