title: Use of casting tape for support of an extraoral impression.
abstract: This article describes a technique for using casting tape to support irreversible hydrocolloid material when making extraoral impressions to increase patient comfort, save time, and produce less tissue distortion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Iran.
authors.forename: Hakimeh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Siadat
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mirfazaelian
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates; D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D006801:Humans; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D002133:Calcium Sulfate