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Modification of immediate denture sectional impression technique using vinyl polysiloxane.

L K Gardner1, G R Parr, A O Rahn

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry, Augusta.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Vinyl polysiloxane putty offers superior results for the labial sectional impression technique in maxillary immediate dentures. This material enhances ease of use and impression surface detail for better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Dental Materials

Background:

  • Immediate dentures are crucial for maintaining aesthetics and function post-extraction.
  • Accurate impressions are vital for successful immediate denture fabrication.
  • Various materials exist for the labial sectional impression technique, yielding inconsistent results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of vinyl polysiloxane putty in the labial sectional impression technique for maxillary immediate dentures.
  • To compare the performance of vinyl polysiloxane putty against other impression materials.

Main Methods:

  • Demonstration of the labial sectional impression technique using vinyl polysiloxane putty.
  • Assessment of impression material properties, including handling and surface detail reproduction.

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Main Results:

  • Vinyl polysiloxane putty demonstrated superior ease of use compared to other materials.
  • Impressions made with vinyl polysiloxane putty exhibited enhanced surface detail.
  • The technique using vinyl polysiloxane putty yielded consistently excellent results.

Conclusions:

  • Vinyl polysiloxane putty is a highly effective material for the labial sectional impression technique in maxillary immediate dentures.
  • This material improves both the clinical application and the quality of the final impression.
  • The findings support the use of vinyl polysiloxane putty for optimal immediate denture outcomes.