Stabilizing uncemented fixed prostheses during transfer impressions

摘要

Transfer impressions for metal copings are needed when combining multiple metal copings from different casts onto a single cast, after sectioning and soldering the fixed dental prosthesis or framework, fabricating a remount cast for occlusal adjustment, or when making a soft tissue cast.The restorations can be secured with a provisional cement, a small quantity of low-viscosity impression material, or an occlusal registration material1 to prevent displacement during the transfer impression procedure