Impression making is an important step in fabricating complete dentures. A survey to know and compare the materials used and techniques practiced by dental practitioners in Government setup and in private clinic setup while recording complete denture impressions was conducted. Except for usage of elastomeric impression material in making final impression, there is not much of difference in materials between private clinic setups and government hospitals. Keywords: Impressions, Custom-trays, Base plate, Tray-material, Spacer, Design