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. 2023 Feb 20;11:e14868. doi: 10.7717/peerj.14868

Table 8. Recommended disinfection methods for different dental impression materials.

Impression material Disinfection method Disinfectant Disinfection duration
Alginate Spray disinfection 0.5% sodium hypochlorite 10 min
Polyether Immersion disinfection 2% glutaraldehyde 10 min
Addition silicone or
condensation silicone
Immersion disinfection 0.5% sodium hypochlorite or 2% glutaraldehyde 10 min