ReviewCureus2023
Addition Silicone Impressions in Fixed Prosthodontics: Clinical Standpoints.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Treatment preferences related to pulpectomy and prosthetic restorations among Lithuanian general dentists and prosthodontists.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Comparison of subgingival finish line reproduction in intraoral scanning versus conventional impressions: a randomized crossover clinical study with/without gingival retraction.The journal of advanced prosthodontics · 2026Article
- Molecular dynamics simulation of polymerization kinetics, dimensional stability, and in silico toxicity of nextgeneration silicone impression materials in dentistry.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of the Dimensional Accuracy of Silicone-Based Putty Reline Impressions with Different Spacer Acquisition Techniques in Fixed Partial Dentures.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Digital impression making in dentistry: A review.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Effect of surface treatment on tensile bond strength between polyvinyl siloxane and custom trays: AnBioinformation · 2025Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
5 authors.
Funding
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Abstract
Addition silicones have revolutionized the field of fixed prosthodontics because of their dimensional stability, sufficient tear strength and excellent detail reproduction. This review study aims to provide a detailed description of the essential variables to be taken into account during the process of making addition silicone impressions in fixed prosthodontics. These variables include the selection of appropriate tray type, size, and fabrication; the use of tray adhesive; gingival displacement techniques; manipulation of the impression material; the choice of the impression material's viscosity; impression techniques; and the proper insertion, removal, disinfection, and pouring of the cast. Additionally, this review aims to help doctors produce high-quality impressions by empowering them to critically assess the impressions to spot mistakes and motivating them to redo impressions that have serious problems before submitting them to the laboratory.
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