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1Graduate Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Abstract:
The master blueprint for indirect restorations is the final impression. The challenge for the clinician is to establish a protocol that ensures a predictably excellent final impression. The purpose of this article is to provide a protocol that integrates the many detailed steps of impression making, from patient comfort to dental laboratory communication. Understanding the biology of the dentogingival junction, dental materials and their interactions, and proper technique all contribute to the final results.
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