A predictable and accurate technique with elastomeric impression materials.
A method for obtaining more predictable and accurate final impressions with polyvinylsiloxane impression materials in conjunction with stock trays is proposed and tested. Heavy impression material is used in advance for construction of a modified custom tray, while extra-light material is used for obtaining a more accurate final impression.
Barghi
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7890, USA. barghi@uthscsa.edu
Ontiveros
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D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D011145:Polyvinyls; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012833:Siloxanes
D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane