none 10.31254/dentistry.2021.6106 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 129090524 314763 20210801025939904 10.31254 2021-08-01T02:59:48Z 2021-08-01T02:59:40Z 2 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res 25813218 10.31254/dentistry http://www.dentistryscience.com/ 5 15 2021 6 1 Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Mumba, Maharsthra, India Shweta V Annaldasula Chein Shee Antoinette Yen Dental Surgeon, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India Regardless of the demonstrable success of fixed appliances like implants for the replacements of missing natural teeth in partially and fully edentulous patients, countable hindrances still persist. A crucial role is played by impressions used in the fabrication of dental implants for the success, durability and outcome of the restoration. An impression is a three dimensional negative likeness of the future position of the implant in the oral cavity. In view of the absence of periodontal ligaments that serve as natural compensators of the slight but significant details of the impression surface, therefore, impressions in implants are very crucial for implant success. Taking this factor into consideration, the present review article emphasizes on the different types of impression techniques used in implant dentistry. 5 15 2021 16 23 10.31254/dentistry.2021.6106 http://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_202161_06.pdf