Carriage of oral flora on irreversible hydrocolloid and elastomeric impression materials.
Carriage of oral flora on irreversible hydrocolloid and elastomeric impression materials.
L. Samaranayake,L. Samaranayake,3 Authors,Kevin J. Jennings
1991 · DOI: 10.1016/0022-3913(91)90169-W
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TLDR
The total bacterial "load" on impression surfaces is relatively low and decreases rapidly after impression making, however, disinfection of impression surfaces should be mandatory to prevent cross-infection.