Background: Alginate is a widely used dental impression material in clinical settings. Despite advances in impression materials and the growing popularity of digital impression techniques, alginate remains a staple due to its ease of use and cost-effectiveness. The dimensional stability of irreversible hydrocolloid alginate is influenced by various factors, including storage temperature and the elapsed time between taking the impression and pouring the cast.
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