4. Impression materials are used to produce the accurate replicas
of intraoral tissues.
There are a wide variety of impression materials available
each with their own properties, advantages and disadvantages.
Materials in common use can be classified as elastic or non-
elastic according to the ability of the set material to be
withdrawn over undercuts.
6. “Any substance or combination of
substances used for making an
impression or negative reproduction.”
- GPT
7. “An impression is an “imprint” or negative
likeness of the teeth and/or edentulous areas,
made in plastic material which becomes
hardened or set while in contact with the
tissue.”
-Hartwell 1992
8. “An impression is the perpetual
preservation of what already exists and not
the meticulous replacement of what is
missing.”
-M.M.Devan 1995
9.
10. • 1782 : William Rae used wax with Plaster of Paris.
• 1940s: American dentists used Plaster OF Paris for impression & the technique
was presented to the profession at large by Chaplin Harris in 1953.
• 1925 : Alphous Poller of Vienna was granted a British Patent for a totally
different type of impression material which was later described by Skinner as
Colloidal Sols of Emulsoid type. The possibility of using colloidal substance for
dental impression became apparent when Poller’s Negacoll was modified &
introduced into the dental profession as Dentacol in 1928. Agar hydrocolloid
was introduced to the dental impression.
• 1930 : JD Hart of Oklahoma began to use Agar for fabrication of cast
restoration.
11. 1930 : AW Ward and EB Kelly introduced ZnO Eugenol.
1890s : A chemist from Scotland noticed that Brown Seaweed yielded peculiar
mucous extraction. He named it ‘Algin’.
1936-40 : S William Wilding used Algin as a dental impression material
1950s : Development of Rubber base impression materials (Polysulphides and
Condensation Silicones)
1960s : Polyether impression material developed in Germany
1970s : Addition silicone was introduced as a dental impression material
1988 : Latest addition and light cure elastomers
1990-2000 : New auto devices and delivery systems
13. • Fluid enough to adapt to the oral tissues
• Viscous enough to be contained in the tray
• Setting time - less than 7 minutes
• Adequate tear resistance
• Dimensionally stable
• Biocompatible
• Cost effective
15. I. Based on the degree of tissue compression/
amount of pressure applied
• Mucostatic
Ex: Impression plaster
• Mucocompressive
Ex: Impression Compound
16. Elasticity
A. Chemical
reaction
(irreversible)
By elasticity and use
Inelastic or rigid Elastic
Materials Use Material Use
1.Plaster of
Paris
2.Zinc-oxide
eugenol
Edentulous
ridge
Interocclusal
records
1. Alginate
2. Non-aqueous
elastomers
-Polysulfide
- Polyether
- Condensation silicone
- Addition silicone
Teeth
and soft
tissue
B. Physical reaction
(reversible)
3.Impression
Compound
Preliminary
impression
3.Agar hydrocolloid Teeth
and soft
tissue
19. V. According to the use of the materials in
dentistry
A) Materials used for obtaining impression of dentulous mouth
Alginate
Agar
Non-aqueous Elastomers
B) Materials used for obtaining Impression of edentulous
mouth:
• Impression Compound
• Impression Plaster
• Zinc Oxide eugenol
• Wax
24. Colloids
often classed as fourth state of matter as colloidal state.
can be considered as a compromise between the very
small molecules in solution & very large particles in
suspension.
Two phases
• Dispersed phase or dispersed particles
• Dispersion phase or dispersion medium
All colloidal dispersions are termed as sols.
25. Types Of ColloidsTypes Of Colloids
The only exception is the gaseous state, i.e. two gases.
26. Hydrocolloids
If the dispersion medium is water, the material is
known as hydrocolloid.
Particles larger than those in solution.
Particle size ranges from 1-200 nm.
There is no clear line of demarcation among the
solutions, colloids & suspensions.
Gels
Colloids with a liquid as a dispersion medium can
exist in two different forms known as Sol & Gel.
27. Sol- has a appearance & many characteristics of a
viscous liquid.
Gel- is a semisolid & produced from a sol by the
process of gelation.
Gelation
It is a process of conversion of sol to gel, to form
fibrils, micelles of the dispersed phase which become
interlocked to give characteristic jelly like consistency.
Within the gel, the fibrils branch & intermesh to give a
brush heap structure.
29. Gelation Temperature
The temperature at which gelation occurs is known as
gelation temperature.
• Agar - secondary bonds (weak) hold the fibrils together-
break at slightly elevated temperatures and become re-
established as it cools to room temperature - reversible
• Alginate - the fibrils are formed by chemical action -
irreversible
30. The Gel may lose water by evaporation from its surface or by
exuding fluid onto the surface by a process known as SYNERESIS.
The gel shrinks as a result of evaporation & syneresis.
If a gel is placed in water, it absorbs water by a process known as
IMBIBITION. The gel swells during imbibition, thereby altering the
original dimensions.
The effects of syneresis, evaporation & imbibition on the
dimensional changes are of considerable importance in dentistry,
since any change in dimension that occurs after the impressions are
removed from the mouth will lead to inaccurate casts & models.
32. Reversible hydrocolloids undergo transition from gel to
sol on heating.
On cooling they return back to the original state.
The hydrocolloid supplied as the gel is heated above its
liquefaction temperature, cooled to a temperature
compatible with the oral tissues & placed in the mouth.
Gelation occurs as the tray continues to cool, after which
the impression is removed & poured.
33. Agar
It is a sulphuric ester of a linear polymer of galactose.
• Gelation Temperature of agar is approx- 37˚-50˚c.
• The temperature at which the gel changes to sol i.e.
liquefaction temperature is 70˚-100˚c.
Although it is an excellent impression material & yields
accurate impressions, it has been largely replaced by
alginates & rubber impressions because-
• Of the minimum equipment required
• Possibility of obtaining metal dies from rubber
impression.
34. Component Function Composition
Agar Brush – heap structure 13 – 17%
Borates Strength 0.2 – 0.5%
Sulfates Gypsum hardener 1.0 – 2.0%
Wax Filler 0.5 – 1.0%
Thixotropic
materials
Thickener 0.3 – 0.5%
Water Reaction medium Balance 84%
Alkyl Benzoates Preservatives 0.1%
Color and Flavors Taste & appearance Trace
35. Mode of supply :
Gel in collapsible tubes (for impressions)
A number of cylinders in a glass jar (syringe material)
In bulk containers (for duplication)
36. • Full mouth impressions without deep undercuts
• Quadrant impressions without deep undercuts
• Single impressions
• Can be used for crown and bridge impressions because of their
accuracy
• Cast duplication
• Tissue conditioner
37. Manipulation
Preparation, conditioning and tempering of the agar
material:
Before use the material is subjected to a controlled regimen in
three water baths.
Liquefying bath -100°C for 10 min.
Storage bath – 63-66°C
Tempering bath- 44-46°C for 3-10 min.
40. • Syringe material, directly taken from storage compartment -
applied on to the prepared tooth.
• Water-soaked outer layer of tray hydrocolloid is removed from the
tempering basin, outer layer removed and impression made.
• Gelation is accelerated by circulating cool water (18-21o
C) through
the tray for 3-5 min.
41. According to ADA specification no.11 :-
• Compressive strength : 8000 gm/cm2
• Tear strength : 700 gm/cm2
• Viscosity : Sufficient fluid to allow detailed reproduction of hard and
soft tissues
• Flexibility: 11% when a stress of 14.2 psi applied
• Elastic recovery : 98.8%
• Accuracy : 25µm
• Working time : 7-15 min.
• Setting time : 5 min.
• Gelation temperature : 37-50°C
• Liquefaction temperature : 70-100°C
42. • Hydrophilic
• Good elastic properties
• Can be re-used as a duplicating material
• Long working time and low material cost
• No mixing technique, the potential for errors are eliminated
• Palatable and well tolerated by patients
• High accuracy and fine detail recording
• Compatible with die and cast materials
43. • Low tear resistance
• Low dimensional stability
• Only one model can be used
• Extensive and expensive equipment required
• It can not be elecroplated
• Impossible to sterilize for re-use
45. • Developed as a substitute for the agar impression
material when its supply became scarce during World
War II.
• Based on a natural substance extracted from certain
brown seaweed. This substance is called as-
anhydro-ß-d-mannuronic acid or
alginic acid (sodium or potassium or
triethanolamine acid) (insoluble in water)
46. Currently, alginate is more popular than agar because-
• easy to manipulate
• comfortable for the patient.
• relatively inexpensive
• does not require elaborate equipment
48. SETTING REACTION :-
Two main reactions occurs during setting :
i) 2Na3PO4 + 3 Ca SO4 Ca3(PO4)2 + 3 Na2SO4
(Sodium phosphate) (Calcium sulphate)
(Retarder) (Reactor)
i) Sodium Alginate + CaSO4 + H2O Ca Alginate + Na2SO4
(Powder) (Reactor) (Gel)
49. • I. According to concentration of sodium
phosphate
• Fast set
• Regular set
• II. According to concentration of filler
• Soft set
• Hard set
Classification of alginateClassification of alginate
((RobertRobert
G. CraigG. Craig))
50. Types Mixing time Working time Setting time
I- Fast set 45 sec 1.25 mins 1-2 mins
II- Normal set 60 sec 2 mins 2-4.5 mins
MANIPULATION :-
Prepare a proper mixture of water & powder.
The measured powder is sifted into the premeasured water.
Water added first to ensure complete wetting of powder particles.
Clean equipment is important.
Avoid incorporating air into the mix.
Figure –of-eight motion is best, with the mix being swiped or stropped against
the sides of the bowl with intermittent rotations (180˚) of the spatula to
press out air bubbles.
All of the powder must be dissolved.
51.
52. PROPERTIES :-
According to ADA specification No 18:
Flexibility : 14% at a stress of 1000gm/cm2
Elastic recovery : 97.3%
Tissue detail reproduction : 0.075mm
Compressive strength : 5000-8000/cm2
Tear strength : 350-700gm/cm2
Poor dimensional stability
USES :-
Impression making in complete denture prosthesis and orthodontics
In undercuts and in excessive salivary flow
For impressions for mouth protectors
For impression in study models and working cast.
53. ADVANTAGES :-
Easy to mix and manipulate
Minimum requirement of equipment
Flexibility of set impression
Accuracy if properly handled
Low cost
Hygienic, fresh material for each impression
Good surface details even in saliva
Comfortable to the patient
DISADVANTAGES :-
Cannot be electroplated
Distortion occurs easily
Poor dimensional stability
Poor tear strength
54. RECENT ADVANCES IN ALGINATES
Sol containing water but no source of calcium ions .A reactor of Plaster
of Paris can be added to the sol later.
The two component system may be in the form of two pastes- One
contains the alginate sol and the other contains the calcium reactor
Siliconised alginates
Chromatic alginates eg. Integra & KromaFaze (Dux dental) ,Take one
alginate(Kerr)
Dustless alginates( glycerin is added on the alginate powder to
agglomerate the particles) eg.Identic dust free alginate (Dux
dental),Jeltrate Dustless(Dentsply Caulk) , Integra dustfree
alginate(Kerr)
Alginot
Alginator 2
55.
56. Laminate technique (Alginate – Agar
Method)
• The hydrocolloid in the tray is replaced with a mix of chilled
alginate that bonds to the syringe agar.
• Alginate gels by a chemical reaction whereas agar gels by
means of contact with the cool alginate rather than with the
water circulating in the tray.
• Since the agar, not the alginate is in contact with the prepared
tooth, maximum detail is produced.
57. ADVANTAGES :-
Most cost effective way of producing an impression with adequate
detail.
less preparation time required.
DISADVANTAGES :-
The bond between the agar & alginate is not always sound.
The higher viscosity of the alginate material displaces the agar
hydrocolloid during seating.
Dimensional inaccuracy of the alginate hydrocolloid limits its use to
single units.
59. • Soft and rubber-like & known as elastomers or synthetic rubbers
• As per ADA Sp. No.19- non-aqueous elastomeric dental impression
materials
• Liquid polymers when mixed with a suitable catalyst are converted into
solid rubber at room temperature.
TYPES :-
I. According to chemistry –
Polysulphides
Condensation polymerizing silicone
Addition polymerizing silicone
Polyether
Visible light curable polyether urethane dimethacrylate ( a new class
added recently)
60. II.ADA Classification
Based on selected elastic properties & dimensional changes(sp no.19)
Maximum permanent Maximum flow Maximum dimensional
deformation in compression change in 24 hrs
Type I 2.5 0.5 -0.5
Type II 2.5 0.5 -1
Type III 5.5 2.0 -0.5
Each type is further divided into four viscosity classes;
III. According to Viscosity(ISO 4823)
1) Light body or syringe consistency
2) Medium or regular body
3) Heavy body or tray consistency
4) Very heavy body or putty consistency
61. Excellent reproduction of details
Generally hydrophobic
Good elastic properties
Excellent tear strength
High coefficient of thermal expansion
Electroplatable :-silver or copper plated
Extended shelf-life : 2 years
Generally higher cost
Requires tray adhesive and mechanical interlocking.
62. Dimensional changes occur due to :-
- Curing shrinkage
- Loss of by products of reaction
- Condensation silicone lose alcohol
- Polysulphide lose volatile accelerators(Hydroperoxide type)
- Polyethers absorb water and loses soluble plasticizers
- Thermal contraction when transferred from mouth to room
temperature.
- Incomplete elastic recovery after removal
- Increased filler content reduces the shrinkage
- Uniform thickness of the material : shrinkage more uniform
- Good adhesion of tray : Shrinkage is directed towards outer
surface of the tray
- Time of pouring : after elastic recovery
63. SUPPLIED AS :-
All elastomers –two paste systems(base and catalyst)
Putty consistency – supplied in jars
USES :-
1) Impression material for all applications including
- Fixed partial dentures
- Dentulous and edentulous impressions
2) Border moulding of special trays(polyether)
3) Bite registration
4) As duplicating material for refractory casts
65. • First elastomeric impression to be introduced
• Composition :
Base paste :
Liquid Polysulphide Polymer - 80-85%
Inert fillers( Titanium dioxide, Zinc sulfate , - 16-18%
copper carbonate or silica)
Plasticizers
Reactor Paste
Lead dioxide - 60-68%
Dibutyl phthalate - 30-35%
Sulfur - 3%
Other substances like Magnesium
Stearate(retarder) & deodorants - 2%
66. Tray adhesive :-
Butyl rubber or styrene/acrylonitrile dissolved in a volatile
solvent such as chloroform or a ketone is used with
polysulphides
Mode of supply:
-
Available as 2 systems : Base and accelerator
- 3 viscosities: light, medium and heavy bodies
Chemistry and Setting Reactions :-
-On mixing base and accelerator pastes the liquid polymer sets
to form a solid, but flexible and elastic rubber like material.
67. -Lead dioxide reacts with the polysulfide polymer
-Chain lengthening by oxidation of the terminal –SH groups
-Cross-linking by oxidation of the pendant –SH groups
PbO2 + S
HS - R - SH HS - R-S-S-R-SH + H2O
OR
Mercaptan+ Lead dioxide Polysulphide + Water
Commercial products :
Permlastic (Lead dioxide system), Coeflex, Omniflex (Copper
hydroxide system)
68. Advantages Disadvantages
- High tear strength - Dimensionally unstable
- Long working time - Unacceptable odor
- Established precision - Untidy and stains clothing
- Economic - Long setting time
- Extensive shelf life - Least elastic recovery
- Less hydrophobic - Subsequent pours are less
accurate.
70. These materials were developed to overcome some of the disadvantages of
polysulphide materials :-
• Objectionable odor
• Staining of linen by lead dioxide
• Amount of effort required to mix the base with the accelerator
• Long setting times
• Moderately high shrinkage on setting
• Fairly high permanent deformation
• Pouring should be within one hour
TYPES :-
- Condensation silicone
- Addition silicones
71. • Polymer chains grow simultaneously and a reaction byproduct is formed
with associated shrinkage
• Products available:-
- Accoe(GC)
- Cuttersil(Heraeus Kulzer)
- Silene(Bosworth)
- Speedex(Coltene Whaledent)
- Xantopren(Heraeus Kulzer)
• Advantages :-
-It is clean and pleasant
- Good working time
- Easily seen margins
CONDENSATION SILICONE
74. • These reactions are effected at ambient temperatures and the
materials are therefore called RTV( Room Temperature
Vulcanization) silicones.
• The ethyl alcohol formed evaporates gradually leading to
shrinkage & instability. So a condensation silicone should be
poured as soon as possible after removal from the mouth.
75. • Also called as polyvinyl siloxanes
• Has better properties than condensation silicones
• MODE OF SUPPLY :-
Available in various viscosities and paste and jars with contrasting colors
Eg: - Impressiv( Cosmedent)
- Imprint 3 Penta (Putty impression material with automix)
- Aquasil/Reprosil/Hydrosil(Dentsply Caulk)
- Exaflex/ Examix/Exafast/Hydroflex(GC America)
- Express, Imprint/Imprint II(3M ESPE)
- Flexitime(Heraeus Kulzer)
ADDITION SILICONE
76. • Composition:-
Base :-
- Poly(methyl hydrogen siloxane)
- Other siloxane prepolymers
- Fillers
Accelerator :
- Divinyl polysiloxane
- Other siloxane prepolymers
- Platinum salt : Catalyst (chloroplatinic acid)
-Palladium (Hydrogen absorber)
- Retarders
- Fillers
78. Complications from latex gloves :-
• Contact of polyvinyl siloxanes with latex gloves should be avoided
• Especially true when handling and placing gingival cords
• Mechanism :-
- Migration of particulate sulfur and sulphur chloride compounds to the
surface and are transferred to prepared teeth and adjacent soft tissues
- When mixing by hand, mechanism of inhibition is thought to be
contamination of chlorplatinic acid catalyst with free sulfur left in
glove
- Residues from acrylics,methacrylates and petroleum jelly lubricants may
interfere with setting reaction of material
• Contact of internal surface of impression with gloved hands :-
- Failure of the material adjacent to the tray to polymerize
- Separation of the tray from the impression material
79. • Prevention :-
- Use vinyl or nitrile gloves to eliminate the problem
- Preparations should be cleaned after temporary prosthesis before
making final impression
- Avoid handling retraction cords with latex gloves
TRAY ADHESIVE :-
Polydimethyl siloxane & Ethyl silicate
80. • Available in 4 consistencies
• Light body
• Medium body
• Heavy body
• Putty
81. Advantages Disadvantages
- Excellent dimensional accuracy - Hydrophobic
- Long term dimensional stability - Expensive
- Hydrogen gas evaluation
in some materials
- Pleasant to use
- Short setting time - Hydrophilic formulations
imbibe moisture- Auto mix available
- If hydrophilic, good compatibility
with gypsum
- Sulfur contamination by
latex glove
82. Polyether
• Introduced in Germany in late 1960s
• Good mechanical properties and dimensional stability, but short
working time, very stiff material and expensive
• Commercial names:
- Impregnum(ESPE,Germany)
- Permadyne(ESPE,Germany)
• Available as 3 viscosities: light,medium & heavy bodied
84. • PROPERTIES :-
- fast setting time of less than five minutes
-Undergo addition based polymerization reaction
- Have no reaction by product so are dimensionally stable
- Must be stored dry as they absorb water and swell under conditions of
high humidity
- Are relatively hydrophilic and hence more forgiving of inadequate
moisture control
- Have good tear resistance, but are rigid, hence considerable force may
be required when removing from mouth or cast
85. Advantages Disadvantages
Dimensional stability - Set material very stiff
Accuracy - Imbibition
Shorter setting time - Short working time.
Automix available - Allergic hypersensitivity in some cases.
86. PROPERTIES OF ELASTOMERIC IMPRESSION MATERIALS
• Accuracy :-
- According to ADA sp no 19, elastomeric impression materials must be
able to reproduce fine detail of 25µm.
• Differences in ability to record fine detail of various viscosities :-
-Lower the viscosity of impression materials , better it will record fine
details
• Elastic recovery :-
-No impression material has 100% elastic recovery
- Eliminate or block out any undercuts in the tooth preparation before
making impression
• Dimensional stability
- PVS materials possess ideal dimensional stability
- Hydrocolloids are subject to imbibation & syneresis
87. • Flow & flexibility
- Addition silicone and polyether are pseudoplastic impression materials
• Rigidity
- Polyether impression materials tend to be more rigid than the other
materials
- PVS materials are reasonably stiff, but fracture of the dies are
uncommon
- Reversible hydrocolloid is the least rigid of all impression materials
-With dual arch impressions, use a very rigid impression material.
• Workability
- Automix devices, electronic mixing devices, and simpler mixing guns
provide a standardized mix
88. • Hydrophilicity :-
- Reversible hydrocolloid impression materials are truly hydrophilic
- Polyether impression materials are also hydrophilic but require a dry
field for making impressions
- The original PVS were hydrophobic but wettability is improved in the
later formulations
• Shelf life :-
-No more than 6 months’ supply of impression material should be kept
on hand at any time
• Patient comfort :-
- Polysulphide & Agar is less patient friendly
• Economic factors :-
- Reversible hydrocolloid is less expensive than elastomeric impression
materials
89.
90.
91. RECENT ADVANCES
Visible light cured polyether urethane dimethacrylate
• In early 1988, a visible light cured impression was introduced(Genesis
L.D. caulk).
• Two viscosities :-Light and heavy bodied
• Composition :-
- Polyether urethane dimethacrylate
- Photoinitiators (camphoroquinone)
- Photoaccelerators (Diethyl amino ethyl methacrylate)
- Silicone dioxide (Filler)
• Chemistry :-
Similar to light cured composites
92. Properties :-
- Long working time and short setting time
- Blue light is used for curing with transparent
impression trays
- Tear strength-6000-7500 gm/cm2
(Highest among
elastomers)
- Dimensional stability, flow, detail reproduction,
permanent deformation, wettability, compatibility with cast
and die materials and electroforming is similar to addition
silicone
93. Manipulation :-
- Light body is syringed into the sulcus and over the
preparation
-Heavy body is loaded onto a clear tray and seated over the
light body
- Both are simultaneously cured with a visible light curing unit
having an 8mm or larger diameter probe
- Curing time is approximately 3 mins
94. • Advantages :-
- Controlled working time
- Excellent properties
• Disadvantages :-
- Need special transparent trays
- Difficult to cure in remote area
95. Automatic dispensing and mixing devices
-This latest technique consists of a double barrel caulking gun with mixing
tip. The tip contains spirals on the inside. Forcing of the base &
accelerator results in its mixing.
e.g. Volume mixer (Kerr), Pentamix(3M ESPE)
97. Senn (GC America) :-
Hybrid polyether/polysiloxane material that has both hydrophilicity and
dimensional accuracy, before, during and after set.
98. MATERIALMATERIAL ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES
ALGINATEALGINATE Rapid set, HydrophilicRapid set, Hydrophilic
Low cost, No custom trayLow cost, No custom tray
requiredrequired
Poor accuracy & surfacePoor accuracy & surface
details, Low tear résistancedetails, Low tear résistance
Low stability.Low stability.
AGAR-AGARAGAR-AGAR Long working timeLong working time
HydrophilicHydrophilic
Low tear résistanceLow tear résistance
Low stabilityLow stability
Equipment requiredEquipment required
POLYSULFIDEPOLYSULFIDE High tear resistanceHigh tear resistance Long setting timeLong setting time
Unpleasant odor, StickyUnpleasant odor, Sticky
ADDITIONADDITION
SILICONESILICONE
Dimensional stability,Dimensional stability,
excellent accuracy, Autoexcellent accuracy, Auto
mix availablemix available
Hydrophobic, release ofHydrophobic, release of
hydrogen gas,hydrogen gas,
Most expensiveMost expensive
CONDENSATIOCONDENSATIO
N SILICONEN SILICONE
Fair accuracy, short settingFair accuracy, short setting
timetime
Release of AlcoholRelease of Alcohol
byproduct, Hydrophobic.byproduct, Hydrophobic.
POLYETHERPOLYETHER Dimensionally stable,Dimensionally stable,
accurate, Auto mixaccurate, Auto mix
availableavailable
Rigid, imbibitionRigid, imbibition
short working time,short working time,
99. METHODS OF DISINFECTION OF IMPRESSIONS
Material Method Recommended
disinfectant
Comments
Irreversible
hydrocolloid
(alginate)
Less than ten
min. immersion
with caution
Chlorine
compounds or
iodophors
Short term
glutaraldehyde
also has to be
acceptable.
Reversible
hydrocolloid
Do not immerse
in alkaline
glutaraldehyde
Polysulfide Immersion Glutaraldehydes,
chlorine
compounds,
iodophors,
phenolics
Disinfectants
requiring more
than 30 min
exposure times
are not
recommended
100. Material Method Recommended
disinfectant
Comments
Polyether Immerse with
caution. Use
only
disinfectant
with a short
exposure time
(<10 min)
Chlorine
compounds or
iodophors
ADA
recommends any
of the
disinfectant
classes, however
short term
exposures are
essential to avoid
distortion.
ZOE impression
paste
Immersion
preferred,
spraying can be
use for bite
registration.
Glutaraldehydes or
iodophors
Not compatible
with chlorine
compounds!
Phenolic spray
can be used.
Impression
compound
Iodophors or
chlorine compounds
Phenolic spray
can be used
101.
102. Classification
• Based on the position of the mouth
Open mouth technique
Closed mouth technique (functional impression )
• Based on the pressure applied
Positive pressure
Negative pressure
Selective pressure technique
103. • Based on the mixing technique
Double mix
Heavy-light body technique
Putty wash technique
• One stage – simultaneous
• Two stage – relief channel
- 2mm spacer technique
Single mix or monophase technique
• According to the tray used
Custom tray impressions
Stock tray impressions
104. Three most common methods for making
impressions for fixed restorations are-
Simultaneous dual-viscosity technique,
Single-viscosity or monophase technique,
Putty-wash technique
105. Simultaneous dual-viscosity technique
• low-consistency material is injected with a syringe into
critical areas & the high-consistency material is mixed &
placed in an impression tray.
• After injecting the low viscosity material, the tray
containing the higher viscosity material is placed in the
mouth.
• Since both the materials are mixed together, they join,
bond & set together.
•After the materials have set, the tray & the impression
are removed.
106.
107. • Advantages
Over comes the polymerization shrinkage of the light body
material
Margins duplicated in light body
• Disadvantages
Use of custom tray
An assistant required for mixing the material - tray/syringe
simultaneously
Margins duplicated in heavy body in case of excess pressure
108. Single viscosity or monophase technique
• Impressions often made with a medium viscosity impression
material.
• Addition silicone & polyether are well suited for this
technique because both have a capacity for shear thinning.
• When the medium viscosity material is forced through an
impression syringe, viscosity is reduced, whereas the
viscosity of the same material residing in the tray is
unaffected. This behavior of the materials is referred to as
PSEUDOPLASTIC.
109. • Advantages
Reduced wastage of the material
Less time consumption
Avoids the time involved in fabrication of custom tray
• Disadvantages
Relatively high viscosity and reduced flow of the
monophase materials, makes their injection onto the
preparation more difficult to control -increased incidence
of surface voids
- Stephen M. Dunne et al 1998
111. Two steps impression procedure whereby a preliminary impression
is taken in high or putty consistency material before the tooth
preparation is made.
Space is provided for a low consistency material by a variety of
techniques, & after tooth preparation, a low consistency material is
syringed in to the area & the preliminary impression reinserted.
The low & high consistency materials bond, & after the low
consistency material sets, the impression is removed. This procedure
is sometimes called a WASH TECHNIQUE.
The Putty consistency materials & this technique were developed
for condensation silicones to minimize the effects of dimensional
change during polymerization. This technique was extended to
addition silicones after their introduction even though their
polymerization shrinkage is significantly lower.
114. • Advantages
Reduced chair side time
• Disadvantages
Absolute lack of control in the bulk of wash material
By mixing putty, syringe material simultaneously, setting
distortion of putty included in over all distortion of impression
- Chee and Donovan 1992
Possibility of margins duplicated in putty medium
Tendency of bubbles to be formed and occluded in the set
impression
115. Putty wash relief channel
technique
Pre-operative putty impression is made intra orally
In the area where the tooth is to be prepared,
impression material is removed or channels prepared
using putty cutter instrument
The impression is then relined with low viscosity
material
116.
117. • Advantages
Impression can be captured with the wash materials
• Disadvantages
To confine the wash material to area of relieved impression
If entire area is washed - creates hydraulic displacement of
putty impression resulting in smaller dies
- Donovan TE 2004
118. Putty wash 2mm spacer
technique
2 mm thick wax spacer is prepared on a diagnostic
cast, occlusal stops are provided on non-functional
cusps.
A putty impression is made with a stock tray
resulting in a putty custom tray with 2mm space for
the wash material.
Putty custom tray is then washed with light body
material.
119.
120. • Advantages
Wash stage carried out after the putty has set and
contracted
Controlled wash bulk compensates for this contraction
with minimal dimensional change
• Disadvantages
Extra chair side time
Extra material
121. Clinicians have an excellent array of impression materials &
techniques for fabrication of tooth restorations.
Based on the quality of impressions sent to the commercial
laboratories, it seems that many impressions fall short of the
quality made possible by current impression materials.
Thus it is important to review the contemporary principles of
impression materials & to take impressions consistent with
those principles. It is thus important to familiarize with the
various specialty impression techniques available & use them
when indicated.