The object of making an impression in implant dentistry is to accurately relate an analogue of the implant or implant abutment to the other structures in the dental arch.
This review focuses on the components, impression materials and the various impression techniques that can be used in implant restorations with note on recent advances in implant impressions.
Dental implants have become a quite successful method for the restoration of completely and partially edentulous patients. Thus making the global statement “Any edentulous space is a potential implant site” pertinent.
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Implants in dentistry require a multidisciplinary team of expertise that lead to an aesthetically pleasing and biologically acceptable final restoration. The success of the dental implants is influenced by various factors. The success of implants depends on its osseointegration and the passive fit of the prosthesis.
