Two-step impression/ injection, an alternative putty/ wash impression technique: case report

S Caputi, G Murmura, B Sinjari, G Varvara

Article ID: 6854
Vol 26, Issue 2S2, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6854
Received: 9 July 2012; Accepted: 9 July 2012; Available online: 9 July 2012; Issue release: 9 July 2012

Abstract

We here describe a new technique for making a definitive impression that we refer to as the two-step impression/injection technique. This technique initially follows the classical one-step putty/ light-body impression technique with the polymerization of the putty and the light-body compound. This is then followed by the second step: injection of extra-light-body compound into the preparation through a hole in the metal stock tray. The aim of this additional step is to control the wash bulk and minimize the changes that can produce unfavorable impression results. This new two-step impression/injection technique allows displacement of soft tissues, such as the tongue, during the first seating of the putty and wash materials, while in the second step, the extra-light-body compound records all of the finer details without being compressed.


Keywords

dimensional accuracy;impression technique;injection impression technique;vinyl polysiloxane


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