The effect of disinfection on irreversible hydrocolloid and type III gypsum casts.

Under standardised conditions, 80 impressions were made of a ruled stainless steel die (ISO Specification 1563) using irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate). The alginates were subsequently treated with 3 commercially available disinfectants, Perform-ID, ImpressiVand Dimenol and poured with type III gypsum. The alginates were evaluated for surface detail reproduction and the gypsum for surface detail reproduction and hardness.