How to Take a Perfect Impression the First Time

Have you ever taken an impression when you are running late and then got that sinking feeling when you pulled it out of the mouth and found it had a bubble or a drag right on the margin? Or have you pushed the cord down and then the gingiva starts bleeding like crazy?

We often start thinking of getting a good impression once the crown prep is done.

But you do not take an impression.

You build one.

Building the perfect impression starts before the appointment.

The six main stages of taking a perfect impression first go are;

1. Scheduling

2. Cores

3. Surface

4. Tissue control

5. Retraction

6. Trays and impression material

All but the last one count equally whether it's a scanner or a silicone impression.