[Individual tray composed of two parts for functional impressions in case of pterygoid defects]

Protet Stomatol. 1989 Jan-Feb;39(1):15-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The authors have presented the way of performing an individual impression tray composed of two parts utilized in case of pterygoid defects of maxilla and mandible and when taking impressions for performing immediate dentures (transit to toothlessness). The tray of this type enables to perform functional impression by one sort of mass. The separation of the labial part of the tray before model's relief from the impression protects plaster teeth against damage.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Resorption / therapy
  • Dental Impression Technique / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Models, Dental
  • Periodontal Diseases / therapy
  • Pterygoid Muscles