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Polyvinyl Siloxanes
Addition Reaction Silicone
Flow
Thixotropic Require pressure to flow
Polyvinyl Siloxanes
Addition Reaction Silicone
Good dimensional stability Excellent elastic recovery Excellent dimensional accuracy Material of choice
Custom Trays
Smooth sharp surfaces of border molding or tray
Custom Trays
Place holes in tray to allow release of hydraulic pressure
Adhesive
Paint inside of tray & border molding Allow to dry 7-15 minutes
Final Impressions
Dry tissues with 2x2 gauze folded in cotton pliers
Tissue Rest
Leave dentures out 24 hours
Tissue recovery
Tray Insertion
Insert side of tray against commissure of mouth & rotating the tray into place while pulling outward on the commissure of the contralateral side
Final Impressions
Seat tray front to back - use gauze over holes in tray Ensure tray is centered & properly oriented
Subsurface Voids
Tech. A Dentist B C TOTAL 6 13 13
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Tissue Manipulation
Maxilla Slight manipulation of cheeks, lips Patient moves mandible to side to side for maxillary impression
Tissue Manipulation
Mandible Hold tray in position & have patient:
Pucker lips Lift & move tongue forward & side to side
Impressions Videos
Final Impressions Two Mirror Impression Technique
Set Time
Most polyvinyl siloxane materials set within 6 minutes
Post-palatal Seal
Compensates for polymerization shrinkage away from palate Enhances retention
Post-palatal Seal
Mark post-palatal seal with indelible stick Glandular area & vibrating line Place impression in mouth, line transfers to impression
Post-palatal Seal
Disinfect Refresh the line with new indelible stick Prescribe a mechanical post-palatal seal Pour impression in Type III stone (ie. Microstone)
Superior hardness of cast surface Provides land area & preserves peripheral role Minimizes trimming