Simple(r) soft tissue masque for individual fixed restorations.
This article describes a simplified technique for creating a soft tissue masque to aid in shaping the gingival contours of fixed restorations. The additional clinical visit that has been previously described is circumvented, and only one master cast is required.
Tan
Philip Leong Biow
PL
Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ptanau@yahoo.com
Ruder
Gary Alan
GA
D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D003765:Models, Dental