Upper impression trays

Dr. L C said today that she never uses "upper trays" as the only time she needs to capture the palate is when she is doing full upper dentures (which she never does). Instead, use of a lower stock tray on the upper teeth can provide (amazingly) easier impressions for patients as the impression material isn't falling down the back of their throats.

On another note, Lingual tori present a problem for seating trays and can be a source of bleeds and patient discomfort. Choosing an appropriately sized tray and pushing the tray far back enough to accommodate the tori is essential.