The permanent deformation of all elastomer impression materials currently in use in Greece was studied. Measurements were made at ten minutes and 24 and 48 hours after mixing the materials. Silicone and polyether materials showed much less permanent deformation than the mercaptan materials in the measurement ten minutes after mixing.
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