2026 Volume 18 Issue 2 Pages 55-61
Impression procedures in fixed prosthodontics are a critical step that determines the accuracy of the final restoration. This article focuses on conventional impression techniques using impression materials and reviews the fundamental principles of impression making, the properties of each impression material, the characteristics and selection criteria of major impression methods. It also organizes the factors that influence accuracy, together with representative clinical complications and their corresponding management strategies. Furthermore, as digital impression systems have become widespread in recent years and expanded the available options, this paper emphasizes that solid understanding of conventional techniques remains essential for foundational prosthodontic training, and provides an overview of the role and significance of these conventional methods.
