A Comparative Evaluation of Abrasion Resistance of Three Commercially Available Type IV Dental Stone, Dried using Three Different Drying Techniques - An Study.

Background: The microwave technique of drying dental stone to achieve improved hardness and strength has been suggested in recent years. However, its effect on the wear properties of dental stone has not been thoroughly examined.

Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the abrasion resistance of three commercially available Type IV dental stones using three different drying techniques.