title: Soft tissue cast aids in establishing interproximal contours for restorations.
abstract: A soft tissue cast permits the technician to make fixed prostheses with optimal contours. This article describes a quick and easy procedure for making a vinylsiloxane soft tissue cast directly in the impression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Breeding
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Kinderknecht
mesh_terms: D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes
chemical_list: D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane