Adverse soft tissue response to impression procedures: report of case.
The use of elastomeric impression materials is routine in the fitting and making of fixed prosthodontic appliances. Occasionally, adverse soft tissue responses to these procedures have been reported. This report of case describes an adverse soft tissue response after the use of vinyl polysiloxane impression material. Suggestions for preventing this problem are also presented.
Sivers
J E
JE
Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln 68583-0740.
Johnson
G K
GK
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D005881:Gingiva; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012828:Silicones; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane