What Is a Functional Impression

Functional impression shows the size and shape of the denture-bearing area, registers mucosal resiliency and forms functional margins of a future denture.

What are the three types of impression?

There are three main types of dental impressions — preliminary, final, and bite registration.

What is anatomic impression?

Anatomical impression is impression of the ridge when it is not under any occlusal. load (Fig. A). It is recorded with soft impression materials like alginate.