EFFECT OF MIXING METHODS ON PROPERTIES OF IMPRESSION MATERIALS

Abstract

The contemporary dentistry has a large group of impression materials accessible for making impressions in fixed prosthodontics, Implant dentistry and operative dentistry.With genuine material choice and control, exact impressions can be acquired for fabrication of tooth &implant supported restorations. This article plots the effects of the different mixing methods on the various properties of impression material.A systematic search strategy was employed using keywords to search the literature in medical databases. Pub med & Google scholar, Semantic scholar, Elsevier and Medline studies were considered.Among the mixing methods automix is beneficial, especially in removing voids, Mechanical mix has improved properties than hand mix and is most preferred. Handmix can be utilized in clinics and dental schools.Mixing methods decide the properties of impression materials. Automix is the best method.