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Predictable impression procedures for complete dentures.

D A Felton·L F Cooper·M S Scurria
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This article outlines those techniques and materials that will optimize the clinician's ability to obtain predictable complete denture impressions using the selected pressure philosophy. Fabrication of a custom tray is crucial to the ultimate outcome of exemplary impressions. Alternative methods for border molding the custom tray are presented.

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D A Felton, L F Cooper, M S Scurria. 1996. Predictable impression procedures for complete dentures.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8635625/

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