Dental Impressions and Trays Quiz

Records the overall arch dimensions for the initial cast.

A standard, pre-made tray used for preliminary impressions.

Records detailed arch structure, good for fine detail.

A custom-made tray for taking detailed impressions.

Preliminary and secondary impressions are used in denture procedures.

Pre-made trays used for dental impressions.

Customized trays for specific dental procedures.

Dental impression technique with no pressure.

Dental impression with gentle pressure.

Dental impression with varied pressure for precision.

A dental tray is a tool used in dental procedures. It has two main parts: a body and a handle.

The tray's body has two parts: the floor and the flanges.

The floor of the tray is the flat part that holds materials.

The flanges of the tray are the edges or rims that help hold the material in place.

The handle is designed for a comfortable grip during the dental procedure.

An impression tray has different parts, including a base, a body, and a handle. The base fits onto the teeth, the body supports the impression material, and the handle provides grip.

Impression trays are used to hold the impression material in place in the mouth, allowing for the accurate capture of the teeth and surrounding tissue.

1-Stock trays with holes that allow air to escape during impression taking, ensuring a more accurate cast.

1-Stock trays without holes, typically used for preliminary impressions.

The minimum depth of impression material needed in a tray is 6mm.

1-Stock trays should match the shape of the patient's mouth for a comfortable and accurate impression.

There are two main types of impression trays: stock trays and custom trays.

Individually fabricated trays tailored to the patient's specific needs, used for taking detailed impressions.

Used for taking secondary impressions, capturing precise details of the teeth for making dentures or other dental restorations.

Used for preliminary impressions, capturing the general shape and size of the teeth.

A material used as a base for constructing special trays, known for its ability to be easily shaped and removed.

A type of resin that hardens on its own, used to create special trays directly on a model or a shim.

Another type of resin, requiring a special light to harden, also used for special trays.

Durable metal materials used for making special trays, known for their strength and longevity.

Special trays are designed to match the unique shape of a patient's teeth, ensuring a more accurate impression.

Special trays use less impression material because they fit precisely, leading to reduced waste and cost savings.

Using less impression material with custom trays saves money for both the patient and the dentist.

Custom trays provide a more comfortable fit for the patient, reducing discomfort during the impression process.

Special trays minimize the amount of impression material used, resulting in less distortion or shrinkage during the impression process.