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  1. araucaria

    Payment question

    Been there, got the T-shirt. IMO best to cut them loose. Think about headhunting clients who make good partnership, and on similar wavelength. 2c.
  2. araucaria

    Hydrocolloid dupclicating issue

    Quote; https://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/threads/duplicate-model.6316/post-25410 Alum wash needed possibly. Potassium Aluminium Sulphate. (Not all Gels can be used without a wash). A solution needs to be made up and stored for the purpose. In my experience it's best to have this made up ahead...
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    Thinking investing in a fex denture machine

    My query was aimed at the use of Duraflex, is this what you're referring to? I'm satisfied with the bonding of other materials like valplast for example, but not satisfied with the results obtained trying to add to Duraflex, I sometimes wonder if I'd be faster making a new appliance.
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    Partial framework casting lab (Midwest)?

    yep, and also think about the likely charges from a c&b lab for a 12 unit full arch metal frame (not inc' metal costs, unpolished too) with no silicon duplication technique & prep. Chrome labs should be much more highly valued, the workload, difficulty, and mess has a huge impact.
  5. araucaria

    Wax up of the week

    thanks Ken, one big difference with these teeth is the colouring of the canines, it really helps to make them all 'pop' :)
  6. araucaria

    Wax up of the week

    EnigmaLife
  7. araucaria

    Seeking Color stable Pour Acrylic

    any updates on the new HIPA acrylic from Lucitone range? Hearing good stuff, but not a lot of users sharing info so far. And they do clear?
  8. araucaria

    4C Partial Dentures

    Ditto previous two comments, I can currently see this only being suitable for temporaries.
  9. araucaria

    Any Lab Tips for a Noob Prosthodontist?

    IMO doing your own labwork is CRAZY! I'd recommend doing what you do best, and pay the labguys to do the tech stuff. Also, communicate as much as possible and use all appropriate media to assist, and spend time with the lab techs to improve teamworking skills. Study clubs and tech symposiums...
  10. araucaria

    Marketing Your Lab

    Thanks for the comments, really interesting. Can you provide links or details of the guidance for your system please, thanks. PM if better for you. We are experiencing a lot of change currently and there are many concerns that need addressing thoroughly & professionally for better future.
  11. araucaria

    Light curing devices and composites

    imo get the right tools for the job. For modern composites the best units I've seen are the new devices from Bredent and GC, Many labs undercure their composites and glazes, which leads to most of the problems encountered regarding appearance and physical & chemical properties.
  12. araucaria

    relining with ivocap system

    thanks guys. Do you know the pressure for curing in the pressure pot? (Bar & PSI)
  13. araucaria

    relining with ivocap system

    Matt, what's RTV? And is a bonder required for rebasing? Thanks.
  14. araucaria

    Denture Milling

    In a few years time we'll be printing dentures. They're already being made in R&D, but materials need further testing, refinement, and regulatory approval, and hardware & software systems refined. It's coming!
  15. araucaria

    Denture Milling

    Yep! saw this system demonstrated by lecture in London last week, looks very effective. I guess there'll be a big launch at IDS Cologne next Spring.
  16. araucaria

    Duraflex Flexible partial reline

    what brand? and any others that achieve reliable relining?
  17. araucaria

    Ivobase bleaching

    wrong program? air leak reducing pressure in flask? poor isolation? outdated material? counterfeit material?
  18. araucaria

    For Sale trubyte fox planes

    Donate to a school?
  19. araucaria

    Changing Duraflex Base?

    hope you're getting paid for the second fabrication! After 5 try's and a fit I'd be reluctant to work for the client again if they refuse to pay...
  20. araucaria

    Flexibles - Damaging factors

    Got some feedback today from our distributor, I sent them the denture to examine and to provide a formal written response. Their opinion is that the denture is affected by brushing abrasion primarily, then perhaps a small degree of secondary abrasion from the patients chosen foodstuff -...
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