BACKGROUND Prosthodontic procedures involving dental impressions, stone casts, record bases and prostheses may cause transmission of microorganisms between the patient, the dentist, auxiliary staff and laboratory personnel. In recent times, microwave radiation has gained wider acceptance in the field of applied science and has been used to reduce concentrations of bacteria and fungi, to dry den...

Introduction. One of the main steps of impression is the selection and preparation of an appropriate tray. Hence, the present study aimed to analyze and compare the accuracy of one- and two-stage impression techniques. Materials and Methods. A resin laboratory-made model, as the first molar, was prepared by standard method for full crowns with processed preparation finish line of 1 mm depth and...

PURPOSE The aim of this report is to present photogrammetry as a reliable step in the fabrication of a full-arch immediate rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 59-year-old man attended the department seeking dental rehabilitation for the sequelae of severe oral health neglect. The mandibular teeth suffered from advanced periodontal disease and the patient wore a maxillary complete denture....

Using an impression of the anophthalmic socket to facilitate the design of an artificial eye is common practice today. The Modified Impression technique was described in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, February 1969, by Lee Allen and Howard E. Webster. It is a highly successful method that involves taking an impression of the socket using an impression tray, then making a wax casting of ...

This report describes the use of a removable acrylic resin tray handle that can be easily attached to custom impression trays to produce an improved peripheral sealing zone. This device can be indicated to develop functional impressions for complete dentures using the patient-conducted muscular motion technique. In upper trays, the handle is fixed in the midline with acrylic resin, while in low...

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