In prosthodontics, impression materials are used to record intraoral structures for the fabrication of definitive restorations.
The accuracy of these final restorations is highly dependent on the impression materials and techniques utilized.
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Elastomeric impression materials (addition silicones and polyethers) offer high elastic recovery and acceptable flexibility on removal of the impression from the mouth.