Comparative Analysis of Alginate Dimensional Stability with Varied Pouring Intervals.

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.

Extraction of a Bi-Rooted Primary Maxillary Canine Tooth in a 9-Year-Old Saudi Boy: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Dental anomalies are common congenital disturbances that can occur as single findings or as components of specific syndromes. Primary bi-rooted canine teeth are rare dental anomalies that are more common in the maxilla. It is unusual for a child to have a bi-rooted maxillary canine, as this tooth is known for having a single long root, more than twice the length of the crown.