title: A procedure for making fixed prosthodontic impressions with the use of preformed crown shells.
abstract: Void-free impressions of tooth preparations for fixed prosthodontics are essential for accurately fitting restorations; however, commonly used impression methods are arduous and time-consuming. A procedure has been developed in which an impression is made in a preformed temporary crown shell for each tooth preparation and then a final over impression is made. The result is an atraumatic and uncomplicated complete-arch impression that incorporates an accurate impression of each prepared tooth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Dimashkieh
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Morgano
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D012408:Rubber
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; C005506:polycarbonate; D012408:Rubber