What is the role of gingival retraction during crown or bridge impression making?
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Correct answer: To expose sub-gingival margins for accuracy
Gingival retraction displaces soft tissue so that sub-gingival margins are exposed, enabling impression material to accurately capture the finish line, which is critical for proper marginal fit of the restoration.
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