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The process of fabricating an indirect restoration takes careful attention to detail at every step because there are many opportunities for error. The most critical step is the first impression as this is what every step that follows hinges on. Despite this, lab technicians can sometimes be asked to create flawless restorations based on flawed or incomplete impressions. Technicians cannot accurately add detail that the impression itself lacks. Only the dentist can provide the information necessary for an error-free reproduction. This is why the use of careful, proper technique is essential to avoiding troublesome voids and creating a quality impression.