As a result, StatusBlue impressions can be used again in the future. StatusBlue by DMG, demonstrates low dimensional changes and retains its shape upon setting for months, without the need for special storage. For patients, it means a shorter and more convenient appointment.Īpplications of Accurate, Patient-Friendly Impressions This is an advantage compared to other impression materials that require 20 minutes of waiting prior to pouring. What’s more, StatusBlue impressions can be poured immediately-or when it’s convenient, so provisional fabrication can begin as soon as the impression is removed from the patient’s mouth. A secure and properly formed provisional restoration also enables patients to proceed confidently with their treatment, without unexpected problems. For example, in the case of temporary restorations, the precise marginal integrity that results from accurate impressions helps prevent leakage and protects the underlying preparation. There are numerous patient benefits that include accuracy, stability and distortion-free impressions. This is important because it means patients won’t need to be subjected to another impression taking procedure. Unlike alginate materials, StatusBlue can also be poured multiple times. With StatusBlue, I’m able to accurately capture intraoral details-such as margins-in impressions that are free of voids, bubbles, or other imperfections.4,5 Additionally, because StatusBlue’s impression demonstrates high deformation recovery, it won’t distort when it is removed from the mouth, or after the cast is poured. Of course, the comfort and convenience patients experience during the impression taking process become irrelevant if they must endure the process again because the impressions are inaccurate, unstable, or deformed. Patient Benefits of Impression Accuracy and Stability Equally important is the fact that StatusBlue demonstrates an improved thixotropic consistency, so it won’t slump, run, or otherwise cause patients to gag or leave them feeling vulnerable. Once the impression material is placed in the mouth, the more pleasant feel and taste compared to previous impression materials makes an immediate difference in their experience. The material comes in convenient pre-filled cartridges, so there’s no time consumed mixing involved. Right from the start, patients will feel at ease because there’s nothing to give them a sense of unpredictability. However, when alginate-equivalent VPS material is used like StatusBlue by DMG, clinicians can provide the most comfortable care for their patients without any compromises. Rather, many patients who have never had negative dental experiences have cited feelings of vulnerability, not being in control, possibly gagging, and unpredictability as reasons for their anxiety or discomfort.3 Impression taking procedures can create situations in which all of those feelings occur, especially when the familiar alginate impression materials that have been used for years as a crucial part of dental practice are involved. Patient Benefits of Comfortable Impression-Takingĭental patients may feel uncomfortable, anxious or fearful during any number of dental procedures, and perceptions or apprehension of pain aren’t the only reasons. In some cases, impression taking can be a negative psychological experience.2 That’s why I look for ways to make impression taking much less of an ordeal. Unfortunately, just as many patients can frequently experience gagging, phobia, and discomfort during the processes. Impressions are necessary for any number of dental treatments. Gag reflexes can limit our ability to provide quality care and compromise many aspects of treatment, from diagnostic procedures to the ultimate accuracy of anticipated restorations.1 Despite our best efforts and coping techniques, there’s only so much a dental assistant can do to ease patient’s anxiety, make them more comfortable and help them control involuntary gagging reflexes. This includes when they undergo such non-clinical yet equally necessary procedures as impression taking. As an RDA, I care deeply about my patients and the comfort they experience while under my care.
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