Attitude of dental practitioners towards complete denture impression procedures

Abstract

Although material choice usually relies on personal preference and experience, but following the predefined steps during complete denture constructions guarantee a successful treatment. This study aimed to identify the attitude of dental practitioners towards complete denture impression procedures. 200 questionnaires were distributed among general practitioners in Tabriz, Iran. The structured questionnaire consisted of 8 multiple-choice questions on the preferred impression material for primary and final impressions, types of impression tray, and impression technique. Data were analyzed by using frequency distribution. 73.8% of respondents used alginate for making primary impression and only 3.8% preferred impression compound. 75.1% favored the use of custom impression trays and 69.9% border molded the tray with green stick compound. Polyvinylsiloxane, zinc oxide eugenol, and alginate were selected as final impression materials in respectively 45.6%, 32.9%, and 13.2% of responses and the most common impression technique was selective pressure. Most practitioners followed the traditional techniques of complete denture impression procedures; however, an increase in the preference for polyvinyl siloxane impression materials was seen.