Impression Protocol

Good Triple Tray

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  • Single or Double Units
  • Evaluate tori, bony exostosis, third molars, or cross bites that can compromise accuracy, please add bite registration if needed
  • Contraindications for Double Bite Impression
    • More than 2 restorations
    • Fixed partial denture
    • Crown is to be used as an abutment for RPD
    • Patient cannot close with tray in mouth

Better Quadrant + Alignate Opposing + Bite

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  • Single or Double Units
  • Up to 3 unit bridges
  • Implants
  • A bite registration including the preparation site and at least two of the adjacent teeth is invaluable for proper model articulation

Best Full Arch + Polyvinyl Opposing + Bite

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  • Single or Double Units
  • Three Unit + Bridge
  • Nightguards
  • Veneer
  • Implants
  • Alginate Opposing can be used for non-critical situations, i.e. nightguard opposing arch

Superior Full Arch + Polyvinyl Opposing + Bite + Study Models/Wax-UPS + Digital Pictures

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  • Full Mouth Restorations
  • Large Cases
  • Multiple unit anterior cases