title: Impression techniques for implant dentistry.
abstract: The object of making an impression in implant dentistry is to accurately relate an analogue of the implant or implant abutment to the other structures in the dental arch. This is affected by use of an impression coping which is attached to the implant or implant abutment. This impression coping is incorporated in an impression - much as a metal framework is 'picked up' in a remount impression for fixed prosthodontics. With implant copings the coping is usually attached to the implant or abutment with screws. The impression material used is usually an elastomeric impression material; the two types most widely used and shown to be the most appropriate are polyether and polyvinyl siloxane impression materials.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University Park, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, USA. wchee@usc.edu
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chee
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jivraj
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials