An imprint made within the oral cavity to produce a replica of the structure of interest used to make a record or to manufacture a dental restoration or prosthesis.
An imprint of the teeth, the gums, and sometimes the palate. A dental impression creates a mold of a hard plaster or another substance. The reproduction created from a dental impression is generally used to construct crowns, bridges, inlays, or full or partial dentures that closely resemble the form and size of the natural teeth.
An impression is a cast made of the teeth, gums, and palate. A fast-hardening substance like alginate is applied in a mold over the teeth. After the mold is carefully removed, it is filled with plaster of Paris to create a detailed model of the area. This model then serves as the foundation for the construction of a denture, bridge, or dental inlay.
In the field of orthodontics, dental impressions are also utilized for examining the alignment of the teeth and for fabricating orthodontic devices that rectify any discrepancies.