The impression is taken to create a model for the work in the dental laboratory, because similar to the slide negative, a negative impression of the teeth is taken using impression material and impression spoon, which is later poured on with plaster. In this way the dental technician receives a faithful model of the dentition to make inlays, dental bridges or implant crowns etc. to fit.
An impression of the teeth (dentition) is taken with the help of a plastic impression material. Based on this impression of the teeth and jaw, a denture will be made.
This dental procedure offers the possibility to make an exact duplicate. A model will be made of the situation of the jaw or the teeth in the mouth. Dentistry knows many types of impressions and impression techniques that aim to obtain an exact copy of teeth, preparation and jaw sections. The impression provides the basis for the further work in the dental laboratory and the dental technician.