The functional bilaminar impression technique for the distal extension removable partial denture.
In recent years, many clinicians have abandoned the time-consuming and technique-sensitive border-molded custom impression in favor of a simplified stock tray and irreversible hydrocolloid final impression. However, the master cast obtained by this simplified method often will lead to a completed prosthesis that has inadequate support from the distal extension tissue areas. This article presents a simple, predictable, clinically effective, and readily learned functional bilaminar impression technique that will allow dentists to make an anatomically and functionally supported distal extension removable partial denture.
Stillwell
K David
KD
University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, USA.
Eshelman
E Grant
EG
D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation