The Efficacy of Different Gingival Displacement Methods Before Definitive Digital Impression

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients having normal occlusion. * Good oral hygiene with no signs of periapical pathology or periodontal disease (plaque index score ≤10). * Clinically and radiographically healthy gingiva and periodontium around the abutments with no evidence of attachment loss. * Thick gingival biotype (determination using color coded probe). * Patient having natural teeth as opposing dentition. * Gingival sulcus of the abutment teeth (≤ 3mm). * Adequate abutment tooth length for retention without deep subgingival extension (not more than 0.5mm) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy, which prevents the use of diagnostic x-rays. * Parafunctional habits. * Mobility of abutment teeth. * Gingival Recession * Patient presenting allergy to materials being used. * Smoking. * Medical history that could affect their periodontal condition.