What is BS 3886 - Dental impression compound specification about?
BS 3886 is a European standard that outlines the requirements for the dental impression compound (excluding the elastic type of compound) suitable for taking impressions in the oral cavity to ensure the necessary quality standards are maintained while manufacturing dental impression compounds.
Who is BS 3886 - Dental impression compound specification for?
BS 3886 on dental impression compound specification is relevant to:
- Dental impression compound manufacturers
- Test centres or any person involved in the testing of dental impression compounds
- Dentist
- Plastic surgeons
Why should you use BS 3886 - Dental impression compound specification?
A dental impression compound is a thermoplastic material, presented as a sheet of material, which is warned in hot water for one minute, and loaded on a tray before impression taking. Once in a mouth, the material will harden and record the details of the soft tissues.
BS 3886 guides you regarding plastic deformation (flow), impression-taking properties, sampling, and marking of containers that assist in improving the quality and durability of dental impression compounds.
BS 3886 also assists in the determination of plastic deformation and the evaluation of impression-taking properties by guiding you regarding the correct apparatus to use, preparation of the specimens, and the procedure.
With obedience and compliance to BS 3886, you can enhance the efficacy of dental impression compounds to ensure the health and safety of patients.
