60A REVIEW ON ALGINATE IMPRESSION MATERIALA dental impression may be described as an accurate representation of part or all of a person's dentition and other areas of the mouth. The dental impression forms an imprint of those teeth and gums, which can then be used to make a cast of the dentition. Alginate is a biomaterial that has found numerous applications. This review will provide a comprehensive overview of general properties of alginate and its applicationsdrgauravsolanki@yahoo.comReview432014Alginate,Types,PropertiesGaurav Solanki,Sumeet Sharma,Richa Wadhawan,Renu SolankiJodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.,Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.,Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.,Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India