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The Use of Injectable Polyvinylsiloxane as Medium for Border–Molding Denture Impressions
Author(s) -
Troendle G. Roger,
Troendle Karen B.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1992.tb00443.x
Subject(s) - impression , disadvantage , materials science , tray , molding (decorative) , dentistry , mold , composite material , medicine , computer science , mechanical engineering , engineering , artificial intelligence , world wide web
This article describes a technique for making a denture impression using polyvinylsiloxane material to border‐mold a custom tray. This material is more acceptable to both dentist and patient because it is not as messy or time‐consuming as modeling compound. The disadvantage is the initial cost of the materials.