Tear strength and elastic recovery of new generation hybrid elastomeric impression material: A comparative study

Abstract

Objective: Since there is no material in the market met all the ideal requirements of an impression material, thus in an attempt to fnd one, hybridization between the two most commonly used impression materials were done. The aim of the hybridization was to obtain a new material combining the good merits of both and eliminate their short‑ comings. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impact of hybridization between polyether with addition silicone on tear strength and elastic recovery of the new material and compare such efect with regard to parent materials. Results: A polyether (PE), polyvinyl siloxanse (PVS) and vinyl polyether silicone (VPES) hybrid elastomers were used in the present study. Tear strength was measured one hour after setting time of each material according to the manufac‑ turer and the three materials showed statistically comparable tear strength in N/mm. Elastic recovery was evaluated one minute after the setting time recommended by the manufacturer. The three materials were statistically insignif‑ cant from each other, and all met the ISO4823 requirement of having greater than 96.5% recovery.