title: Impression considerations in the maxillary anterior region.
abstract: This article discusses the precautions necessary to obtain a predictable gingival condition for achieving optimum esthetic results. The timing of the final impression is also discussed in this context.
authors.affiliation: Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University, New Orleans.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Chiche
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Caudill
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003481:Cuspid; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013997:Time Factors