title: An impression procedure for the severely atrophied mandible.
abstract: A procedure is described for the final impression of the severely atrophied mandible. The final impression is developed by use of open- and closed-mouth procedures. The objective is to develop a physiologic impression with maximum support of both hard and soft tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: DeFranco
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sallustio
mesh_terms: D001284:Atrophy; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009068:Movement; D010700:Phonetics; D012408:Rubber; D013440:Sulfides; D014059:Tongue / Q000502:physiology; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D013440:Sulfides; C016143:polysulfide rubber; D012408:Rubber