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An alternative impression technique for mobile teeth
Evangelia Lampraki1, Konstantinos M Chochlidakis2, Evangelos Rossopoulos3
1Resident, Department of Prosthodontics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
Abstract:
The impression technique described combines elastomeric impression materials and irreversible hydrocolloid to make an accurate preliminary impression of extremely mobile and misaligned teeth. Upon setting, the materials are removed from the mouth in 3 different directions and reassembled extraorally. This technique provides an alternative, easy, accurate, and safe way to make a preliminary impression of mobile, periodontally involved teeth.
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