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A U D Batista¹, A da Fonte Porto Carreiro, A A D de Araújo Souza

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Bone resorption can complicate denture impressions. This report details a simplified technique using temporary tissue conditioner for improved edentulous ridge impressions, reducing treatment time and costs.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Biomaterials

Background:

Alveolar crest bone resorption can compromise the accuracy of dental impressions.
Poor impression accuracy leads to ill-fitting dentures, affecting patient comfort and function.
Conventional impression techniques for edentulous ridges can be time-consuming and complex.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a fast and simple clinical technique for obtaining accurate impressions of edentulous ridges.
To utilize a temporary tissue conditioner material for improved denture base impressions.
To reduce the number of clinical steps and overall treatment time for complete denture replacement.

Main Methods:

A technique employing a temporary tissue conditioner material applied to the existing denture base is described.
The existing denture must adequately cover the entire supporting alveolar ridge area.
The denture should be in proper occlusion and harmony with surrounding oral structures before impression material application.

Main Results:

The described technique simplifies the impression-taking process for edentulous patients.
It minimizes the clinical steps required compared to traditional methods.
The method offers a reduction in overall treatment time and associated expenses.

Conclusions:

This clinical report introduces an efficient method for impression taking in complete denture replacement.
The technique leverages temporary tissue conditioner for improved outcomes in cases of alveolar bone resorption.
The described approach offers a practical, time-saving, and cost-effective solution for dentists and patients.