Comparative evaluation of flow profile of commercially available vinyl polysiloxane impression materials - An study.

Background: Flow characteristics of vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression materials are important determinants in the selection of impression materials for the fabrication of accurate indirect restorations.

Aims: : The purpose of this study was to determine the flow of three commercially available VPS impression materials at different time intervals using a shark fin device (3M ESPE, Seefeld, Germany).

Study Setting And Design: This in-vitro study was carried out at the prosthodontics department of a dental institution.