title: Complete denture impression techniques practiced by private dental practitioners: a survey.
abstract: Impression making is an important step in fabricating complete dentures. A survey to know the materials used and techniques practiced while recording complete denture impressions was conducted. It is disheartening to know that 33 % practitioners still use base plate custom trays to record final impressions. 8 % still use alginate for making final impressions. An acceptable technique for recording CD impressions is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, MGV's KBH Dental College, Nashik, India ; Anugrah Kale Nagar No. 2, Off. Pipeline Road, Anandvalli, Nashik, 422013 India.
authors.forename: Vinay R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Kakatkar
keywords: Base plate; Custom-trays; Impressions; Tray-material