Sivers J E, Johnson G K
Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln 68583-0740.
J Am Dent Assoc. 1988 Jan;116(1):58-60. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1988.0180.
The use of elastomeric impression materials is routine in the fitting and making of fixed prosthodontic appliances. Occasionally, adverse soft tissue responses to these procedures have been reported. This report of case describes an adverse soft tissue response after the use of vinyl polysiloxane impression material. Suggestions for preventing this problem are also presented.
