Dental Impression Materials

Bys: Ruchitha, Apurva, Krishnaveni P. S., Ardra, V, Madhuri

Accurate dental impressions are the foundation of successful restorative, prosthodontic, and orthodontic treatment. Impression Materials provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to the science, classification, properties, and clinical application of dental impression materials. Blending fundamental material science with evidence-based clinical practice, this book equips readers to select, manipulate, and evaluate impression materials with confidence.Key topics include the biological, mechanical, rheological, and thermal properties of impression materials; classification based on elasticity and setting mechanisms; detailed coverage of hydrocolloids and elastomers, including Alginate, Agar, Polysulfides, Polyvinyl Siloxane (PVS), and Polyethers; impression techniques, tray selection, and adhesives; digital intraoral scanning; and quality assurance through troubleshooting and prevention of common impression defects.Designed for dental students, clinicians, and dental laboratory professionals, this book is a practical reference for achieving accurate, predictable, and clinically successful dental impressions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6630248953
• ISBN13: 9786630248951
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"