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The Dr. I worked for up til a couple of months ago loves them. Patient acceptance was "so-So". Appear to be made from white injected "nylon like" material. Semi flexible, must be handled with care by patient. Had two break at delivery/insertion. Cost to patient with this Dr., $700. There is no...

Best way I found for small metal parts is to use "Easy Off " oven cleaner as your stripper. Gentler than most commercial paint strippers. Paint on with a brush, staying away from unpainted areas. Small sections at a time. After about 10 minutes, use your steamer to remove loosened paint. Two...

Tom Z. Thanks for the quick reply.

Came across a mention that Massad basically uses three moulds x three sizes each for his male/female setups. S-M-L Female moulds were 201-332-424 Male moulds were 342-303-353 What brand/manufacturer are these moulds.?? Thanks...:confused:

Candi, Thanks for the reminder on that one. Found it awhile a go while plumbing the depths of the site. Copied it and printed it out. Have to go find it in my three ring binders of info gleaned here and elwhere on the web.

After reading everything written in answer to my last question---and a search of other threads on the subject I have made a list to give to the dentist. Basics Staff takes a preliminary impression Lab Geezer makes a custom tray Staff/Dr takes final impression(s) Lab Geezer pours in...

Thank you all for your input. Looks like the Accudent II trays will be the answer to this. Again thanks from the old geezer.

Giessener, I recently talked the Dr. (I work an in office lab) into getting the Pozzi Super Tray Kit for edentulous impressions(re usable/autoclavable). Immediate improvement in the impressions that come into the lab. Would be interested in what trays/impression material you or others use for...

What do most labs prefer for impression material and pour up stone for cast metal partials? Prefer impression only and pour up by fabricating lab? These would be for cases that are sent out to outside lab. Thanks for any suggestions.

O.K. Here goes with another old dufus question. What is the difference between a "temporary" denture and an "immediate" denture? Never been there-never done (made) that.

Thank You Tim Tim, Thank you for the info. My problem is solved. Would never have thought to call them by their proper name. Matrices - patrices...The Momma's and the Poppa's.... reminds me of my youth. Also a thank you for your youtube vid. Sped up my denture production...such as it is.

Greenie seeker not too bright. Having a senior moment. Forgot to mention I posted a pick of the appliance in the misc gallery...

I have a metal partial that needs the saddles relined. That is no problem. It has ball attachments on the distal of 21 and 28. These fit into green female fittings mounted in the partial frame. I haven't the foggiest idea of where to begin finding them. Net search has left me cross eyed. Any...

Thanks for that advice Brian. Just to be on the safe side for the patients, I might as well take the extra step.

Thanks...One step less... Thanks for th input folks. One step less on promotional freeby that I dont have to bother with.

What do you ladies and gents use on your models to create "bleach reserviors) for themoformed bleaching trays? Thanks...

Just a "Off the Top of My Head" thought. You might try Iron On T shirt material. Color Laser printed and applied with a warmed/hot waxing spatula. I will try it tomorrow on a throw away to see if it will work.

Disc in a handpiece is the answer. I did the unthinkable. I made an assumption...that a disc would gum up immediately. Thanks for helping the brain dead, folks.

Again my thanks for all the advice folks. Have both fibre and abrasive disks for the handpiece. Will try again at a slower speed. Labdude, that is some nice toy. Since The Doc does so few of these, I think I will just remount the model and flame the occlusal and close. Playing with the...

So the Doc flops two impressions and a box of Buffalo .150 thermoform soft splint/brux acrylic on the bench and says make me a couple of night guards. No big deal I think. Never used the stuff, but how difficult can it be? First try a failure. Directions say "let material slump slightly...