Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

An injection impression technique for palatal defects

I C Benington, T Clifford

    The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The use of a pre-hospital questionnaire expedited the acute management of patients with ischemic stroke in a comprehensive stroke center.

    Clinical neurology and neurosurgery·2024
    Same author

    Sleep Restriction in Elite Soccer Players: Effects on Explosive Power, Wellbeing, and Cognitive Function.

    Research quarterly for exercise and sport·2020
    Same author

    Potentiating cutaneous wound healing in young and aged skin with nutraceutical collagen peptides.

    Clinical and experimental dermatology·2020
    Same author

    Building Canada's health research capacity within the framework of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

    Paediatrics & child health·2010
    Same author

    Portable spectroscopic neutron probe.

    Radiation protection dosimetry·2007
    Same author

    Modification of ROSPEC to cover neutrons from thermal to 18 MeV.

    Radiation protection dosimetry·2007
    Same journal

    Effects of prosthetic screw modifications and tightening conditions on mechanical outcomes in screw-retained implant restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies.

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
    Same journal

    Influence of silane-containing universal adhesives and separate silanization on lithium disilicate bond strength.

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
    Same journal

    Clinical, radiographic, and esthetic outcomes of the socket shield technique versus conventional postextraction implant placement: A systematic review.

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
    Same journal

    Response to Letter to the Editor regarding, "Dimensional accuracy and clinical adaptation of monolithic zirconia crowns…" and "Effect of finish line designs on the dimensional accuracy of monolithic zirconia crowns".

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
    Same journal

    Risk factors in peri-implantitis: A narrative review.

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
    Same journal

    Vat photopolymerization-printed zirconia veneered with porcelain: Mechanical properties, fatigue properties, and fractographic analysis.

    The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
    See all related articles

    This study presents a new technique for fabricating a retentive flexible base for palatal prostheses. The flexible extension improves mechanical retention and patient comfort, ensuring a secure fit.

    Area of Science:

    • Prosthodontics
    • Dental Materials Science

    Background:

    • Palatal defects pose challenges for prosthesis retention.
    • Existing techniques may struggle with achieving adequate flow of impression materials to undercuts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a master cast for fabricating retentive flexible bases for palatal prostheses.
    • To enhance mechanical retention and patient comfort for individuals with palatal defects.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a master cast with a flexible extension (e.g., Molloplast).
    • Utilizing a thin flexible material for chemical bonding with the denture base.
    • Employing syringe injection of elastic impression material through a prepared tray hole for precise impressions.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • The flexible extension engages undercuts, increasing mechanical retention of prostheses.
    • The technique ensures a snug fit, fitting laterally into the defect and extending posteriorly and anteriorly.
    • Molloplast provides a good chemical bond, maintains flexibility, and allows for easy cleaning.

    Conclusions:

    • The described technique offers improved mechanical retention for palatal prostheses.
    • This method enhances prosthesis stability and patient comfort by overcoming impression challenges.
    • The use of flexible extensions provides a durable and easily maintainable solution for palatal defect prostheses.