

Taking alginate impressions is an important aspect in the field of clinical dentistry. The steps involve tray selection, mixing of alginate material, loading the selected trays and taking the impressions in patient's mouth followed by disinfection and pouring of impressions taken. This video demonstrates all steps and appropriate technique to take best alginate impressions. It is based on own experiences and on technique used by most of the clinicians and does not intend to limit the viewer to this particular way of taking alginate impressions.