Foot Impression Method: Plaster Slipper Cast

Gold standard of impression methods

SUBMIT ORDER
Ship plaster cast with completed order form to laboratory

STANDARD LAB PROCESS
Plaster Positive Model Vacuum Formed (CAD CAM Positive Vacuum Formed optional)

FOOT MODEL DATA
Model storage for 3 months (return positive model optional)

ADVANTAGES
• Yields an accurate and precise foot impression
• Ease of aligning the foot

DISADVANTAGES
• Time-consuming
• Messy

CLINICAL PEARL
To achieve a balanced cast, suspend foot with heel, 1st and 5th metatarsal heads in level plane while achilles tendon is plumb-lined with Anterior Superior Iliac Spine.