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| Term | polyvinylsiloxane |
| Pronunciation | pah-lee-viy-nul-suh-LAHK-sayn |
| Variations | polyvinyl, PVS, poly-vinyl siloxane, vinyl polysiloxane, vinylpolysiloxane (pah-lee-VIY-nul, viy-nul-pah-lee-suh-LAHK-sayn) |
| See also | polyether, polysulfide, hydrocolloid |
| Definition | A silicone impression material available in two viscosities, a light body material that is syringed around tooth preparations and high-detail areas, and a heavy body material to fill the impression tray. It is popular because of its good stability and working time. |
polyvinylsiloxane
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