title: Secondary softening of modeling compound for copper band impressions.
abstract: A technique for secondary softening compound when making copper band/compound impressions was presented. The advantages of the technique include (1) increased working time; (2) greater precision, especially at the cervical part of the preparation; and (3) better temperature control.
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003300:Copper; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006244:Hardness; D008434:Matrix Bands; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003300:Copper