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Adverse soft tissue response to impression procedures: report of case
1Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln 68583-0740.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Adverse soft tissue reactions can occur with elastomeric impression materials used in prosthodontics. This case report details a reaction to vinyl polysiloxane, offering prevention strategies for dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Elastomeric impression materials are standard in fixed prosthodontics.
- Adverse soft tissue responses, though infrequent, are documented.
- Vinyl polysiloxane is a commonly used elastomeric material.