Clinical dentistry by Michael C. DiTolla, DDS, FAGD
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IntroductionThis photo essay details clinical techniques using Capture Bite Registration (Glidewell Laboratories).Figure #1A custom tray is recommended for optimal impressions. As you can see, plastic trays are flexible and oftentimes do not provide enough support for the impression material. -
Figure #2The Clinician's Choice tray does not distort, even when pressure is applied to it. -
Figure #3Verify the patient is in maximum intercuspation without interferences when you try in the tray. -
Figure #4The tray needs to extend from the most distal tooth to the cuspid for maximum accuracy and stability. -
Figure #5Verify maximum intercuspation when the patient bites into the impression material. If the patient cannot close completely, a separate bite registration is required. -
Figure #6Capture Hard Bite -
Figure #7Put the bite registration material onto the prepared teeth only. Instruct the patient to close onto it while you check the teeth on the contralateral side. -
Figure #8The easiest way to trim the bite registration is with a scalpel or a sharp lab knife with a thin blade. -
Figure #9A properly trimmed bite registration. -
Figure #10By taking the bite registration prior to the impression, calipers can be used to verify reduction. -
Figure #11Capture Hard Bite Clear allows you to verify reduction intraorally and on the mounted models.
