Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Preference of impression material and technique for complete denture treatment among the dental practitioners in Bhubaneswar: Questionnaire Based Survey

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Sonali Perti1 , Shruti Vishal Dev2 , Sourav Kumar Pati3 , Dibyadeepika Mohapatra

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Background & Aim: Proper impression procedure is essential for obtaining good retention, support and stability for complete denture. With time various impression materials and techniques have evolved, presently computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology in the field of removable complete denture prosthetics have effectively reduced patient visits and decreased chair side time, thus expediting the otherwise cumbersome process. Despite the advances, material choice usually relies on personal preference and experience and varies from those taught in dental schools. This study focuses on questionnaire-based survey to assess and know the impression materials and techniques for complete dentures that are being followed by the dental practitioners (DPs) in Bhubaneswar. Method: A total of 400 questionnaires were sent to dental practitioners (DPs) in Bhubaneswar to assess and know the impression materials and techniques for complete dentures that are preferred by them. Results: The results revealed that general practitioner preferred using irreversible hydrocolloid for primary impression and for secondary impressions Zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) was preferred material of choice for impression making in complete denture. Conclusions: The survey reflects a diverse range of clinician preferences but in the era of evidence based dentistry, clinical decision making should be made on best available evidence with the fact in mind that patient satisfaction and comfort is our ultimate goal.

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