Inman Power Component

[trisha]

Has any one used the IPC distalizer? I have a doc. that wants to start using them in place of the T-Rex for distalization of molars. Just curious if anyone has made any appliances w/this.
Thanks~

[RetainerDesigner]

Just made one 2 weeks ago... Pretty cool. I made this one...
Inman Power Component | Maxillary Moloar Distalizer
THe King style.

I have not heard back from the doc if he liked it or not. I need to call and find out.

[trisha]

That is the site I was researching last night! I will let you know how it works out. by the way~ what is a tongue hole for? I have never seen that?

[RetainerDesigner]

THe doctor asks me to put the tongue hole in there because the patient has a tongue thrusting problem, its kinda the same function as a bluegrass appliance. Its for training the tongue.

[Brian8]

Looking at that site makes me glad I do not do orthodontics. It seems intimidating.

Brian

[TheLabGuy]

i second that suggestion brian, but then again, try digging few a couple implant books from time to time......lol or precision attachments for that matter........oh man, i just said my migraine words.....lol

[RetainerDesigner]

Here is what I learned from Dental lab school. Either you love Ortho or hate it, there is no gray area, either you like bending wires or it frustrates the $*** out of you. We had just started our semester in ortho coming off a semester in Crown and bridge. I never heard so much cursing in that lab before when everyone started bending wires that semester. We also had to wear goggles the whole time because every 5 minutes you heard a wire ricocheting of the wall...then more cursing. It was funny.

[Brian8]

My brother said that he liked wire bending and that I probably would...then I tried it and that is as far as it went.

Brian

[trisha]

Brian~ I feel the same way about crowns and bridges. I would like to retire and go work in a dental lab and learn C&B ~really!
Cade~ When I went for my training 2 of the 8 people ran out of the room crying! It was frustrating at first and sometimes ya get a case that ya struggle w/ but I love the challenge. You are right there is NO inbetween it is hate it or love it. I was the only one in class that loved it. I was not the best in the class but I saw the advantage that this would give me to be a more valuable employee

[TheLabGuy]

I TOTALLY AGREE.......and no offense.....but I hate ortho (wire-bending), although the monomer does has it's advantages........lol
Cade we had to wear goggles as well, and I've never seen so many people become instant alcoholics than when it was time we all learned ortho.......maybe that's why I can't remember any of it......lol

[trisha]

Labguy~ ya just take it "One Day at a Time"

[RetainerDesigner]

Originally Posted by trisha

Labguy~ ya just take it "One Day at a Time"

Or...one drink at a time

[TheLabGuy]

Originally Posted by RetainerDesigner

Or...one drink at a time

Cheers................hehehehe

[Brian8]

That might explain my philosophy..."Its 5 o'clock somewhere."

Brian

[labdude]

You mean....Issh 5 ooocrok shcumwer...maybe???

[RetainerDesigner]

LOL...drunk talk is funny! Also makes wire-bending interesting

[TheLabGuy]

dang, this thread got hijacked by some drinkers.....loving it.....lol I think Trish won't mind, especially coming from a guy who saw the letters IPC and thought she was referring to the ICP (Insane Clown Posse) music group.....lol