Dental Impression
A dental impression is a procedure that captures the shape of the teeth and surrounding tissues using impression material. This mold serves as the basis for creating dental prosthetics, splints, braces, and more.
The process involves placing a soft, paste-like impression material into a specially shaped tray, which is then inserted into the patient’s mouth. The material hardens within a few minutes, forming a detailed negative of the tooth structure. This negative is then cast with plaster or another hard material to create a positive model.
Dental impressions are essential for planning and performing various dental treatments, as they provide a precise representation of the teeth and jaw anatomy.
A modern approach is digital impression-taking using an intraoral scanner, which captures the tooth structures accurately without the need for impression material.
Taking a dental impression is a crucial step to accurately capture the individual structures of the teeth, jaw, and bite alignment. For patients with temporomandibular joint issues or functional disorders, it is particularly beneficial to wear a RehaSplint beforehand. This splint helps position the lower jaw in a relaxed and physiological state before the impression is taken.