[Single-tooth impressions using metal-resin matrixes]

The metallic-resinous frame impression technique is based on the impression of single abutments encompassed in a global one, with or without transfert copings. For single tooth impression, this technique is the easiest and the most practical alternative to the one using thermoplastic paste. The aim of this article is to describe, step-by-step, the impression taking procedures using the metallic-resinous frame technique.