A dental impression is an imprint of the teeth and mouth from which shaped items can be formed.
Dental impressions produce a close replica of your teeth and oral tissue.
A metal or plastic “horseshoe” shaped tray is chosen to fit the teeth and gums comfortably.
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A tray can be molded for either the top teeth, the bottom teeth, or both.
Alginate is found within the cell walls of brown seaweeds.
Some plants will offer a weaker gel that its used within the medical genre of utility.
The color of the gel is also dependent on the jot down of plant used as well.
As a naturally occurring product found withinbrown seaweed, Alginate is considered both food and dermatologically safe.
Alginate is known for its ability to absorb water, making it a useful product in the medicinal field.
There are two main types of impression trays: stock trays and special trays.
Stock trays are manufactured in bulk in a variety of shapes and sizes.
A dentist will then go for the closest-matching stock tray in size and shape for each individual patient.
Some impressions call for a rigid mold, while other impressions require more elastic, or pliable material.
Stone is poured into the hardened impression and when set a dental cast is produced.
This forms an almost exact replica of the mouth from which it has been molded.
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