Case report: differential pressure impressions for complete dentures.
A method of producing a differential pressure, secondary impression of a lower arch with a sharp bony ridge is described. The use of this technique allows the clinician to dictate where the load is to be borne by the mucosa.
Hyde
T Paul
TP
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK.
D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete / Q000009:adverse effects; D005096:Exostoses / Q000150:complications; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure; D012828:Silicones; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D012828:Silicones