taking cast off of hardened alginate impression

[cavityhereIcome]

I left my alginate impression with poured stone in it in the lab over the weekend and now the alginate is rock hard. what do I do?? my pt lives like 2 hrs away and I can't just call her in for taking another impressions...

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[artist2022]

I left my alginate impression with poured stone in it in the lab over the weekend and now the alginate is rock hard. what do I do?? my pt lives like 2 hrs away and I can't just call her in for taking another impressions...

Soak it in hot water for at least 5-10min and remove it very carefully.... Otherwise you're outta luck

 

[oralcare123]

Soak, remove tray then try to remove impression

 

[cavityhereIcome]

thank you I will try