When they are used to treat inflamed, irritated, or distorted tissues or in implant therapy, tissue conditioners are required to function over relatively long time periods. Most presently available materials have a short life span (3 to 4 days).
Division of General Dentistry, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14620-2989, USA. hans_malmstrom@urmc.rochester.edu
