functional impression

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func·tion·al im·pres·sion

(fŭngkshŭn-ăl im-preshŭn)

Imprint of dental structures in an active state, such as under a load or pressure.

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Functional impression method was used in the presented case in order to achieve these goals.

Full Mouth Reconstruction of a Skeletal Class II Division 1 Patient with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Using an Interim Immediate Obturator and a Definitive Obturator

In case of residual ridge resorption and under extension border temporarily reline denture with tissue conditioner if stability restored, reline/rebase denture to functional impression (6).In case of inelasticity of cheek slightly under-extend peripheries of dentures in both depth and width.

Post insertion problems and their management in complete denture

Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste is a material of choice for functional impression whilst irreversible hydrocolloid is suitable for an anatomic impression.

Fabrication of an acrylic interim denture employing twopart impression technique for distal extension bases - Kennedy Class 1 with modifications