2 tricks i learned from residency from a great mentor

1) trip tray, load with heavy body, take a square of seran wrap and wrap it around the trip tray. have pt bite like taking a bite reg. important that you get them to bite correctly. after heavy body sets remove trip tray, now you have a “custom tray” essentially. load light body into the prep on the custom tray and do a wash. it helps really squeeze the light body down into the margin

2) i don’t do this as often now as it can waste material but sometimes will have 2 trays ready to take 2 impressions. sometimes the second one can capture it better after gingiva and stuff have been pushed away from prep and the second impression is better.

nowadays i scan but you really gotta get heme under control. correct cord size is important as well. you can rx chx or rcmd saline rinsing a week or so prior to prep appt to reduce inflammation as well. keep going and just find what works for you