Alginates are classified as elastic impression materials. Within this elastic category it is further subdivided into irreversible hydrocolloids. The reason they are referred to as irreversible is due to the fact that once set in gel form they cannot convert back into sol form. They are widely used in contemporary dentistry for impression making especially in partially edentulous subjects. One o...

Passive fit between prosthesis and implants or abutments is a significant factor in preventing mechanical and biologic failures of implant-supported prostheses. Therefore, impression techniques must transfer the 3D implant position as accurately as possible for a correct superstructure fabrication. A novel impression protocol that uses an individualized open tray design is proposed. It allows t...

This paper reviews recent research on consumption stereotypes (judgments of others based on what they eat) and impression management (modifying one's eating behavior in order to create a particular impression). A major recent focus in the literature has been on masculinity and meat eating, with research showing that meat is strongly associated with masculinity, and that individuals who follow a...

Even today when digital impression techniques are gaining in importance, conventional impressions are still standard in daily practice. The decision for a certain impression material depends primarily on the intended treatment and purpose of the model to be created. Alginates have a large and important share of the dental impression market although for decades more technically sophisticated and...

The purpose of this study was to validate the elastomeric impression after temporary tooth separation as a method of cavitation detection in proximal caries lesions in primary molars with outer half dentin radiolucency. Fifty-one children (4-10 years old), presenting radiolucency in the outer half of the dentin at the proximal surfaces of primary molars and proximal anatomic contact with the ad...