IMPRESSION TECHNIQUES IN COMPLETE DENTURE

Impression Techniques in Complete Denture is the most important step for the fabrication of a complete denture. As quoted by M M Devan “ Ideal Impression must be in the mind of the dentist before it is in his hand. He must literally make the impression rather than take it.” Impression recording is one the major step for the fabrication and the correct prognosis of the denture for edentulous patient. Here, I combine all the methods and techniques that are necessary for the fabrication of a complete denture and the unique options required for this step.

This book is concise and to the point, covering about the classification, ideal criteria, along with the advantages and disadvantages of the impression techniques. It also offers an insight into the approaches for special cases. The references at the last of the book are very extensive for those who are interested for additional reading.