Alginate vs Putty impression materials: Survey among prosthodontics post graduates and general dentists

Abstract

There are various dental impression materials in the market, the most common which is used by a dentist is alginate and also silicone impression materials. Usage of these materials depends upon individual skills or financial criteria. In this study, a survey was done among prosthodontics post-graduates and general dentists regarding their preference for materials to be used in a clinic, was the majority of study participants 57% responded putty was their preference for taking an impression.