2 CEU

Alginate Impression Techniques

Taking an alginate impression is a common dental procedure, but minor technique errors can make it costly, causing remakes, extra chair time, or the need for a new impression. By following these simple tips, you can ensure accurate impressions the first time, every time.

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Course Overview

01 Alginate Impressions for the Dental Assistant

Dental impressions are essential in dental practice for obtaining accurate representations of hard and soft oral tissues. As scientific advancements continue to enhance impression materials and techniques, progress will continue to be made to simplify the impression taking process and ensure greater accuracy and material stability.

02 Selecting the Impression Tray

03 Easy Mixing Techniques

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