Open AccessThe Impact of Different Application Techniques on Fiberglass Casts: A Mechanical Experimental Study
Author(s) -
Mehmet Yalçınozan,
Enes Sarı
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.1007/s43465-020-00180-w
Subject(s) - medicine , orthodontics , dentistry
Cast immobilization is a part of treatment in most of the orthopaedic injuries. The fiberglass material has several advantages over plaster of Paris which makes it more preferable. Some techniques are frequently used in daily fiberglass cast application to ease molding, shorten curing time and increase stiffness. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of two techniques on fiberglass cast strength and curing time.