title: Soft tissue transfer models: the patient-dentist-laboratory connection.
abstract: The dental technician must have an accurate impression of gingival contour, in order to apply porcelain correctly to a metal-ceramic restoration. This article describes a technique for making an accurate model of the soft tissues around a restoration. The technique involves taking a transfer impression and making a soft tissue model.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saba
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003800:Dental Technicians; D003815:Dentists; D003779:Denture Design; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D008689:Methacrylates; D003765:Models, Dental; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008689:Methacrylates; C069457:Coe-Soft denture lining material; D003776:Dental Porcelain