Something adhering to duraflex cases

[Alan JDL]

So I remember when I took the class on making duraflex partials and one of the main selling points was that nothing adheres to the material. But we have found that a lot of cases that come back for repairs or adding teeth look like they have been in the mouth for ages with stuff stuck all over them. Has anyone else noticed this? Our regular partials and dentures look brand new compared to these things. For example, this case was made in April this year.

 

[JMN]

So I remember when I took the class on making duraflex partials and one of the main selling points was that nothing adheres to the material. But we have found that a lot of cases that come back for repairs or adding teeth look like they have been in the mouth for ages with stuff stuck all over them. Has anyone else noticed this? Our regular partials and dentures look brand new compared to these things. For example, this case was made in April this year.

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Yep, that's disgustingly normal for them.
The regular use of the special wipes will reduce and inhibit stuff growth, but it still grows stuff when left in the mouth and/or not cleaned regularly.
One thing for them is the stuff doesn't seem to grow as thick on the flex material.

 

[2thm8kr]

Plaque and schmutz hydroponics.

 

[AJEL]

Duraflex, the patient is using a hard scrub brush. Notice the scratch marks where junk is sticking & staining. You can harden the surface and smooth (not Myerson approved) with a KADA 850 hot air wand, set about 450. Also useful fo tightening clasps. Look on Amazon,

 

[nvarras]

https://www.amazon.com/Blazer-SI-10...&qid=1479390381&sr=8-4&keywords=blazer+si+100 This is what I use.

Duraflex has also started selling a cleaner for this material. I've told one of my accounts about it but I haven't gotten any feedback on how it works yet.

 

[Alan JDL]

I use the same blazer hot air wand on every case. We also got the duraflex cleaner not too long ago. That picture was taken after being in the cleaner running through the ultrasonic for 30 mins. Cleaner did nothing at all for what was stuck on it.

 

[nvarras]

Cleaner is for the patient. Patient is abrading the partial with whatever they are cleaning it with. Cleaner is supposed to be a non abrasive way for patient to clean it. My husband had two Nesbits. Used the TCS cleaner daily and they looked brand new. It's the patient. Not the material.


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[AJEL]

I use the same blazer hot air wand on every case. We also got the duraflex cleaner not too long ago. That picture was taken after being in the cleaner running through the ultrasonic for 30 mins. Cleaner did nothing at all for what was stuck on it.

Better to use smile brite from American dental supply to get stain & caculus out without material damage.