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<blockquote data-quote="JohnWilson" data-source="post: 30590" data-attributes="member: 213"><p>First off my opinion may be swayed based on the fact that I purchased the Valplast system and utilized it exclusively as my flexible system of choice in my laboratory. </p><p></p><p>With this being said I believe all systems have a learning curve and to throw one against the other with out having the same extensive experience with each is not the most scientific approach to an evaluation.</p><p></p><p>OK enough of the precursors....</p><p></p><p>As to Flexite with my limited experience I was not able to wax and finish the material as thin as I could with Valplast. It was more brittle than valplast but it did not have to have such a rigorous pre polish routine. Flexite was no where near as flexible as Valplast. Does this mean its not an exceptional product? Of course not, it just means its different. One problem I experienced was when a client that had seen a print add of a Valplast partial being squeezed in half and then he tries to do that with a flexite and it snaps well that was not a good day <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Adjustibility? Well all of them have a set way to go about an adjustment but truthfully if you have a guy that is used to just doing acrylic adjustments they can really mess up a flexible fast. Teach your clients, provide an adjustment kit to new clients for a reduced fee after receiving the first case. Show them what to do and they will either adapt and love the product or never prescribe them again.</p><p></p><p>Esthetic's of the material in my mind is more about case selection and the tech fabricating the appliance more than the actual material. I have seen fantastic techs take the crappiest of materials and make very fine restorations.</p><p></p><p>The bottom line is to work with a product that has brand name recognition and has the ability to withstand market ebs and flows and will be viable down the line. In my opinion copycat products are not going to fit into either of these requirements.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JohnWilson, post: 30590, member: 213"] First off my opinion may be swayed based on the fact that I purchased the Valplast system and utilized it exclusively as my flexible system of choice in my laboratory. With this being said I believe all systems have a learning curve and to throw one against the other with out having the same extensive experience with each is not the most scientific approach to an evaluation. OK enough of the precursors.... As to Flexite with my limited experience I was not able to wax and finish the material as thin as I could with Valplast. It was more brittle than valplast but it did not have to have such a rigorous pre polish routine. Flexite was no where near as flexible as Valplast. Does this mean its not an exceptional product? Of course not, it just means its different. One problem I experienced was when a client that had seen a print add of a Valplast partial being squeezed in half and then he tries to do that with a flexite and it snaps well that was not a good day :) Adjustibility? Well all of them have a set way to go about an adjustment but truthfully if you have a guy that is used to just doing acrylic adjustments they can really mess up a flexible fast. Teach your clients, provide an adjustment kit to new clients for a reduced fee after receiving the first case. Show them what to do and they will either adapt and love the product or never prescribe them again. Esthetic's of the material in my mind is more about case selection and the tech fabricating the appliance more than the actual material. I have seen fantastic techs take the crappiest of materials and make very fine restorations. The bottom line is to work with a product that has brand name recognition and has the ability to withstand market ebs and flows and will be viable down the line. In my opinion copycat products are not going to fit into either of these requirements. [/QUOTE]
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