Indian Journal of Mednodent and Allied Sciences
Open Access
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 3

Magic with Simple Materials-Admixture (Modified Impression Compound the Golden Standard)

1Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Sai Dental College and Research Institute, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

2Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Sai Dental College and Research Institute, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

3Professor and HOD, Department of Prosthodontics, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

4Reader, Department of Endodontics, Sree Sai Dental College and Research Institute, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

*Corresponding author email id: halini2@gmail.com

Online published on 24 April, 2015.

Abstract

Making a good and an accurate impression is an art and science. Handling the properties of material and their selection is very important. An ideal impression material requires rigidity for dimensional stability and adequate flow for accuracy with an allowance for registering and finer adjustments. Incorporation of greenstick compound into impression compound makes it almost the perfect material of choice.

Keywords

Impression making, Prevention, Impression material, Fusing