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. 2020 Nov 4;20(1):304.
doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-01294-1.

Evaluation of the quality of fixed prosthesis impressions in private laboratories in a sample from Yemen

Nusaiba M Al-Odinee  1 , Mohsen Al-Hamzi  2   3   4 , Ibrahim Z Al-Shami  2 , Ahmed Madfa  5 , Abdulwahab I Al-Kholani  2 , Yazeed M Al-Olofi  2
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Evaluation of the quality of fixed prosthesis impressions in private laboratories in a sample from Yemen

Nusaiba M Al-Odinee et al. BMC Oral Health. .

Abstract

Background: Fixed prosthodontics require an accurate impression for the teeth and the area to be restored for the laboratory to fabricate the desired restoration without mistakes. This study evaluated the quality of impressions received by private laboratories for the fabrication of fixed prosthesis by describing the frequency of clinically detectable errors and by analyzing association between the various factors involved.

Methods: 165 impressions were collected from four dental laboratories. Jaw involved, type of tray, size of tray, number of prepared units, type of impression materials, techniques and viscosity in case of elastomeric impressions and type of prosthesis requested were recorded. Data referring to errors and visible defects including errors in finish line, in preparation area, in silicone impression technique and blood in impression were also documented. Factors affecting errors present were also assessed. Association between dentist gender and experience years and impression errors was assessed. Chi square and Fisher exact tests used to examine the association between categorical variables and outcomes.

Results: The total of error considering not immediately pouring as an error. Alginate was the most impression used. of impressions evaluated (50.9%), 97% were have at least one visible error; 92.1% had errors in finish line, 53.9% had errors in preparation area and (72.8%) of elastomeric impressions were have at least one error in technique. Blood in impression was detected in 52.1% of impressions. Significant association was found between material type and errors in finishing line and preparation area. Significant relationships were found between gender and errors in silicone impression technique (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, high frequency of detectable errors was found in fixed prosthesis impressions received by private dental laboratories. This high frequency is of serious concern, as this will result in poor fitted fixed prosthesis provided to patients.

Keywords: Fixed prosthesis; Impressions; Laboratories; Quality; Yemen.

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Conflict of interest statement

All authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Examples of the errors that found in study sample; a Finish line errors; tissue over finish line, b Finish line errors; tears in finish line, c Errors in preparation area; voids, d Errors in silicone impression technique; lack of wash materials in finish line
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