Ask Dr. Christensen: When are custom trays better than stock trays?

Dr. Gordon Christensen answers questions from readers and offers his answers based on research, dentists' opinions worldwide, and personal observation.

Eighty percent of dentists use a stock impression tray for crowns, while 20% have been converted to custom trays. Which one is better? Research shows varied results, with the custom tray coming out slightly better. In this video, Dr. Christensen discusses what you need to know about stock vs. custom trays for crowns.

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Previously Dr. Christensen answered the question, when are double-arch impressions better than full-arch impressions for crowns? Watch this video for the answer.

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