title: A two-stage impression technique for custom facial prostheses.
abstract: A two-stage impression technique that uses polyvinyl siloxane and irreversible hydrocolloid in a custom impression tray is described. The technique records the tissues to be contacted by the facial prosthesis with minimal distortion with the patient in an upright position and facial musculature at rest. The procedure is simple, accurate, and it eliminates some of the shortcomings of other techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska, College of Dentistry, Lincoln.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Schweiger
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Urquiola
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Tompkins
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry; D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry; D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D006801:Humans; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000269:Adhesives; D000464:Alginates; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane; C060386:Triad resin; D002133:Calcium Sulfate