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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.
JProsthod I : 121-123. Copyright 0 1992 by the American College of Prosthodontists.
Technique
Make a custom tray on a cast made from an
irreversible hydrocolloid impression (Fig 1).
Evaluate the custom tray in the patient's mouth
to ensure that it is short of the estimated periph-
e r y ofthe final prosthesis (Fig 2).
With a no. 8 round bur in a straight handpiece,
perforate the complete periphery of' the tray (Fig
2).
Discussion
A technique was prcsentcd for border-molding a
custom tray with a quick-set? high-viscosity polyvinyl-
siloxane material (Stat B.R.; Kerr) and making a
wash with a medium-viscosity polyvinylsiloxane im-
pression material (Express; 3M Dental Products, St
Paul, MN). The technique was described for a maxil-
lary overdenture, but is useful for complete dentures,
both upper and lower. The principle of activating thc
musculature at the periphery of the denture is the
same as when using the classic technique with
thermoplastic compound. However, the technique
using the polyvinylsiloxane material is more accept-
able to the patient and dentist.
Figure 6. Thc final impression after being washed with
medium-viscositypolyTinylsiloxane impression material.