Using acrylics on frames

Besides full and partial dentures, frame dentures are also common. Every laboratory is different, so the acrylic working aspect of this course is implemented in a number of different ways. Using the Vertex Castapress allows the acrylic component to be casted. This acrylic is suitable for identical transfers that remain colour stable in the long term.

Course topics

During the course, a frame is processed in various ways. On one frame, the acrylic parts will be done with Putty locks. On another frame denture, gel will be used. The following topics will be covered for the first technique: 1 to 1 application of the Vertex Putty on the wax model, replacing the elements in the Putty, separating, casting and processing Vertex Castapress. For the second technique, the following topics will be examined: fixating and checking the wax denture on the plaster model, correct model positioning, filling the Vertex Castaflask, removing the wax denture, cutting the channels and repositioning the elements. The following key steps are also covered: correct separation, casting with and processing Vertex Castapress. After polymerisation, the denture is finished, polished and prepared for shipment. All steps that may be part of this process will be examined briefly, thoroughly and above all, clearly. This course will also cover individual oral pigmentation with Vertex Acrylic Stain.

Purpose

To learn how to make a frame denture in different ways, with a controlled, predictable end result.

Meant for

This course is designed for the denture department, the responsible dental technicians and all denturist.