Attitude of Dental Practitioners Towards Complete Denture Impression Procedures
Roodabeh Koodaryan1 and Ali Hafezeqoran21Assistant Professor, Department of prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. 2Associate Professor, Department of prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Corresponding Authors Email: Hafezeqoran@gmail.com
Abstract: Background and objectives: Although material choice usually relies on personal preference and experience, but following the predefined steps during complete denture constructions guarantee a successful treatment. This study aimed to identify the attitude of dental practitioners towards complete denture impression procedures. Methods: 200 questionnaires were distributed among general practitioners in Tabriz, Iran. The structured questionnaire consisted of 8 multiple-choice questions on the preferred impression material for primary and final impressions, types of impression tray, and impression technique. Data were analyzed by using frequency distribution. Results: 73.8% of respondents used alginate for making primary impression and only 3.8% preferred impression compound.75.1% favored the use of custom impression trays and 69.9%border molded the tray with green stick compound. Polyvinylsiloxane,zinc oxide eugenol, and alginate were selected as final impression materials in respectively 45.6%, 32.9%, and 13.2% of responses and the most common impression technique was selective pressure. Conclusion: Most practitioners followed the traditional techniques of complete dentureimpression procedures; however, an increase in the preference for polyvinylsiloxane impression materialswas seen.
Keywords: Custom tray; Impression technique; Impression Material Back to TOC