The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics

The Korean Academy of Prosthodonitics (대한치과보철학회)
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Alternative impression technique for multiple abutments in difficult case to control

  • Jung, Bock-Young (Department of General Dentistry, Dental Hospital, and Faculty of Human Identification Research Center) ;
  • Lee, Keun-Woo (Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dental Hospital, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2009.09.07
  • Accepted : 2010.02.26
  • Published : 2010.03.31
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Abstract

BACKGROUND. Even though excellent impression materials are now available for making accurate replication for hard and soft tissue, the numerous dentists have faced lots of obstacles in making simultaneous impressions of multiple abutments. CASE DESCRIPTION. This article describes a modified method of tray fabrication using auto-polymerizing acrylic resin and impression technique for multiple prepared teeth in cases with limitations and difficulties in taking dental impressions. CLINICAL IMPLICATION. This segmental tray technique has several advantages, including higher impression quality, fewer impressions, and being more comfortable for the patient and less stressful for the clinician.

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