title: A functional open-tray impression technique for implant-retained overdenture prostheses.
abstract: Several implant impression techniques with different materials have been described in the literature. Generally, border molding, functional, and final impressions have been made with 3 different materials, which makes the procedure technique-sensitive and time-consuming. A combination of open-tray and functional impression techniques is described in this technical report. Border molding and functional impression procedures are made at the same time using a vinyl polysiloxane impression material, which makes this technique a simple and time-efficient alternative for clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Baskent University, Adana, Turkey.
authors.forename: Tuncer Burak
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Ozcelik
authors.forename: Burak
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
mesh_terms: D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane