Detail quality of Upper Labial Frenulum on Alginate Impressions using cheek retractors

Deysi Yolanda Zumba Morales; Israel Alexander Villafuerte Montero; Samantha Gabriela Llundo Michilena; Luz Amelia Granda Macías

doi:10.59471/ijhsc2024111

Authors

Zumba Morales Deysi Yolanda Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Matriz Ambato, Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7127-8288
Villafuerte Montero Israel Alexander Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Matriz Ambato, Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8318-747X
Llundo Michilena Samantha Gabriela Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Matriz Ambato, Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2480-1430
Granda Macías Luz Amelia Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes, Matriz Ambato, Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5611-2819

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59471/ijhsc2024111

Keywords:

Upper labial frenulum, Alginate, Cheek retractor, Dental impressions, Comfort, University students

Abstract

Objective: To compare the impression quality of an alginate with and without the use of cheek retractors. Materials and methods: Experimental in-vitro study, two alginate impressions (with and without cheek spacers) were taken from 10 people of 36 students from 2 'B' of Dentistry, excluding students with orthodontics. Alginate and Cavex water meter, alginate mixing bowl, alginate spatula, perforated metal trays, amount of alginate and water according to manufacturer's instructions, Maquira plastic cheek spacers were used. Results: The appearance of a complete frenulum was 70% and 30% incomplete with the use of cheek retractors, while without the use of retractors, only 30% of the impressions presented complete frenulum and 70% incomplete frenulum. Conclusions: Using cheek retractors increases the detail of the complete upper labial frenulum compared to not using it

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