[ evaluation on the consistency and working time of an Iranian impression material [Duralite] and comparing it with a foreign product [luralite]]

ABSTRACT

Background and aim: Zinc oxide eugenol [ZOE] impression material, due to its favorable characteristics, has numerous uses in removable denture impression making and jaw relation recording. In Iran, this material is commercially produced as Duralite. The purpose of this study was to investigate consistency and working time of Iranian ZOE [Duralite] and compare it with foreign ZOE ]Luralite] based on British standard 4284 1981