Polyvinyl siloxane

Polyvinyl siloxane

Polyvinyl siloxane (PVS), introduced in the 1970's, is an addition reaction silicone elastomer, used in Dentistry as an impression material. [Mandikos M. [http://www.ada.org.au/media/documents/Products_Publications/Journal%20Archives/1998%20Archive/December/9812Mand.pdf Polyvinyl siloxane impression materials: An update on clinical use.] Australian Dental Journal 1998;43:(6):428-34 Page accessed March 14, 2007.]

To create the material, simply mix a blue putty with a white putty (both of roughly play-dough consistency) and the chemical reaction begins, in which case you have approximately 3-5 minutes before the final set. Final set is noted when the product rebounds upon touching with a blunt or sharp instrument.

ee also

*Impression (Dental)
*Dentures

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