title: Requirements of an impression material for fixed prostheses.
abstract: This article reviews the clinical and laboratory steps in taking impressions for creating fixed prostheses. Recommendations for selecting impression materials and techniques for using them are discussed. Common problems associated with impressions, and their possible causes, are also included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Smales
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Wei
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials