title: Simplifying and improving soft-tissue management for fixed-prosthodontic impressions.
abstract: It is apparent that conventional impressions, usually made in vinyl polysiloxane or polyether material, could be better. One of the significant reasons for impressions' inadequacy is incomplete inclusion of the tooth preparation margins in the impression. There are numerous reasons for this challenge, some of which could be overcome by implementing the technique changes I have described in this column.
authors.affiliation: CR Foundation, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen