Figure 1.
Materials used in the study
| Material | Type | Batch | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express TM | Polyvinylsiloxane (Type 3 - ISO 4823) | 6LXD1T1 | 3M ESPE Dental Products, St. Paul, USA |
| Aquasil Ultra | Polyvinylsiloxane (Type 3 - ISO 4823) | 60920 | Dentsply Caulk, Milford, USA |
| Adsil | Polyvinylsiloxane (Type 2 - ISO 4823) | 706 | Vigodent S/A, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Stat-Gel FS | 15.5% Ferric Sulfate Gel | 80109 | Pascal International, Bellevue, USA |
| GelCord | 25% Aluminium Sulfate Gel | 120108 | Pascal International, Bellevue, USA |
| Hemostop | Aluminium Chloride | 745830 | Dentsply Caulk, Milford, USA |
| Supermax Premium Quality | Latex Gloves | 6372 3316 | Supermax Glove Manufacturing SDN, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Roeko Retracto | Non Impregnated Twisted Cord #2 | 107240 | Coltène/Whaledent, Langenau, Germany |