Soft tissue management in pa rtially edentul ous ridges from the periodontal view point fixed prosthesis are the restorations of choice for replacement of missing teeth but there are some . Fluid control and soft tissue management in prosthodontics 1 fluid control soft tissue management 2 fluid control and soft tissue management soft tissue displacement fluid control mechanical chemical non surgical surgical recent advances 3 why do we need fluid control dry and clean operating field access and visibility . Fixed prosthodontics fluid control and tissue management for fixed prosthodontic impressions fluid moisture control is imperative to making a good impression moreover a good impression requires lateral displacement of the gingiva so the impression material can be deposited on the finish line and also record some of the unprepared tooth located apical to the finish line. Abstract whether impression is diagnostic or taken for provision of final restoration its accuracy is crucial for the ultimate outcome the objective of this review is to provide comprehensive exhaustive and up to date information on impression materials and soft tissue procedures which will facilitate the dentists daily work in taking impressions to make various restorations