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Complete Denture Impression Techniques Practiced by Private Dental Practitioners: A Survey

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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

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Impression making is an important step in fabricating complete dentures. A survey to know the materials used and techniques practiced while recording complete denture impressions was conducted. It is disheartening to know that 33 % practitioners still use base plate custom trays to record final impressions. 8 % still use alginate for making final impressions. An acceptable technique for recording CD impressions is suggested.

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  1. Department of Prosthodontics, MGV’s KBH Dental College, Nashik, India

    Vinay R. Kakatkar

  2. Anugrah Kale Nagar No. 2, Off. Pipeline Road, Anandvalli, Nashik, 422013, India

    Vinay R. Kakatkar

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Kakatkar, V.R. Complete Denture Impression Techniques Practiced by Private Dental Practitioners: A Survey. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 13, 233–235 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0146-5

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