ONE FOR ALL , 4 FROM 1 ! – AN INNOVATION IN MAKING DENTULOUS IMPRESSIONS WITH ADJUSTABLE TRAYS

Authors

  • Kamya Mahajan Post graduate resident, Dept of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, India
  • Niharika Reddy Post graduate Resident, Dept of Prosthodontics, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, India
  • Monalisha Das Post graduate Resident, Dept of Prosthodontics, Army college of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad¬, India
  • G. Ajay Kumar Professor and Head of the Department, Dept of Prosthodontics, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v4i8.645

Keywords:

expandable tray, dentulous tray, impression making, modified perforated tray, adjustable tray

Abstract

Aim: It aims to provide an easy and efficient method of recording dentulous impressions by adjusting a single tray for various mouth sizes.

Settings and Design/Methods and Material: Sectioning the maxillary and mandibular tray each in three parts and attaching 3 screws (regular stainless-steel wood screws were used) in the upper and 2 screws in the lower tray was done A demonstration model for the same has been constructed with nickel-titanium screws. The objective of writing the article is to propose the idea and demonstrate the functioning of the tray.

Results:  The trays were sectioned, screwing and unscrewing was done (with-Taparia flat tip mini head screw driver - 10.0 x 1.2 mm) and change in tray size from number 1 to 4 and vice-versa was observed. Matrix bands were placed on the sides to provide stability to the tray and to prevent movement of the sectioned parts while in use.

Conclusion: The expandable tray is an easy and effective method of recording impressions. It can be easily modified according to the clinical scenario saving on valuable clinical time and effort.

Keywords: expandable tray, dentulous tray, impression making, modified perforated tray, adjustable tray

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Published

2020-08-09

How to Cite

Kamya Mahajan, Niharika Reddy, Monalisha Das, & G. Ajay Kumar. (2020). ONE FOR ALL , 4 FROM 1 ! – AN INNOVATION IN MAKING DENTULOUS IMPRESSIONS WITH ADJUSTABLE TRAYS. International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research, 4(8). https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v4i8.645

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 8 (2020)

Section

Articles