Impression technique for RPDs. A comparison between two methods.

The purposes of this study were threefold, 1) to develop a method for comparing various impression techniques and materials, 2) to compare the extension of impressions with ZOE-paste and silicone, and 3) to evaluate the precision for each method. A special device was constructed in order to secure an identical position of the impression trays. The results indicated that ZOE-paste impression in a border moulded tray produced more extended impressions lingually but buccally there were no difference between the chosen materials/method. No differences in precision of the two methods could be measured.