Dental Lab Impression Checklist: Accuracy & Detail Capture

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Impression Material & Mixing

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Ensuring correct material selection, accurate mixing ratios, and proper handling to prevent air bubbles or inconsistencies.

Impression Material Type

Water/Powder Ratio (if applicable)

Mixing Time (seconds)

Mixing Technique Notes

Vacuum Mixing?

Material Consistency Notes

Patient Positioning & Tray Preparation

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Verifying patient comfort and stability, proper tray selection, and clean working area prior to impression taking.

Patient's Weight (lbs)

Patient's Position (Supine, Semi-reclined, etc.)

Tray Type Selected

Tray Size (Upper/Lower)

Any Patient Considerations (e.g., claustrophobia, mobility issues)

Date of Impression

Edge Detail Capture

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Confirming complete and accurate capture of gingival margins, embrasures, and anatomical landmarks. Focus on areas prone to undercuts.

Gingival Margin Detail

Embrasures Captured?

Distance from Gingiva (mm)

Notes on Margin Detail (e.g., recession, inflammation)

Undercut Presence

Undercut Location (if present)

Detail at Proximal Contacts

Gingival Tissue Details

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Checking for detailed impression of gingival tissues, noting any inflammation, recession, or anomalies.

Gingival Inflammation Present?

Gingival Recession Observed?

Describe Gingival Appearance (color, texture, etc.)

Bleeding on Probing?

Note any unusual features (e.g., lesions, cysts, swelling)

Gingival Contour

Undercuts & Retention

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Evaluating the impression for potential undercuts that could hinder model removal or restoration seating. Note and address as needed.

Presence of Undercuts?

Detailed Description of Undercuts (if present)

Estimated Undercut Depth (mm)

Handling Strategy for Undercuts

Specify 'Other' Handling Strategy (if selected)

Impression Material Elasticity

Impression Handling & Storage

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Proper handling of the impression to avoid distortion, and appropriate storage to preserve accuracy until delivery to the lab.

Impression Material Type

Impression Removal Time

Impression Storage Temperature (°C)

Storage Method

Impression Delivery Date

Special Handling Notes

Documentation & Communication

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Recording any specific notes or concerns about the impression to be communicated clearly to the dental lab.

Specific Impression Notes

Suspected Oral Pathologies Observed

Impression Quality Assessment (Lab)

Lab Case/PO Number

Radiographic Images (if applicable)

Complete Arch Capture

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Ensuring the entire arch is captured in the impression, without gaps or missing areas.

Are all teeth present in the impression?

Missing Teeth (If Applicable):

Are all four cusps visible on posterior teeth?

Incomplete Teeth (If Applicable):

Number of impressions taken:

Impression Type

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