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Cloning Your Denture – Denture Duplication.
Yes, it is true. If you have an existing denture(s) that you like and are comfortable with, a few hours is all it takes to make a clone mold to duplicate your denture(s).
In most cases, you will get your original denture(s) back within hours and a completed clone in three to five days.
SOME ADVANTAGES ARE:
1. The cost is about 75% less than new denture(s) ($159.00 per denture upper or lower).
2. It is NOT necessary to make an appointment with a dentist or undergo uncomfortable impressions of your mouth.
3. A duplicate denture can be a true lifesaver when something like breakage or loss happens to your original denture. You can easily avoid the embarrassment of having to go out in public without dentures by having a spare or clone denture. Ask any of our lab technicians or dentists how many lost or damaged dentures they encounter daily. You’d be surprised what can happen to your dentures… from dogs chewing on your dentures after enjoying a tasty meal, vacationing denture-wearers having their dentures washed out to sea by a large wave, or careless hospital personnel or caregivers accidentally tossing them in the trash, or even misplacing them. Trust us when we say we have heard them all! We highly recommend you have a spare set of dentures made in case of an emergency. It’s like getting a flat tire and you realize you don’t have a spare tire in the trunk of your car!
4. A clone denture is an exact duplicate, sometimes referred to as an embarrassment denture. The teeth and pink denture base are made of all-new materials. The unique part is that our clone dentures are made ready-to-wear. It will feel just like your original. The fit and bite of your duplicate denture rarely needs to be adjusted. You do not need to “break in” your duplicate denture. This is convenient for elderly patients that do not wish to go through the hassle of attending several visits to the dentist.
A friendly reminder…The ADA (American Dental Association) and most dental insurances companies recommend your denture be replaced every five years. Almost every insurance company will pay for a new denture every five years.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT A CLONE DENTURE:
1. It is an EXACT duplicate of your existing denture and we use new, high-impact, break-resistant denture base material (pink gum material).
2. The teeth will be EXACTLY the same shape and size of your original denture. The shade of the teeth can be made lighter or darker upon request. In addition, you can add GOLD teeth to your denture.
3. The best candidates are new dentures immediately after they have been fitted and all adjustments have been made because there is no tooth wear, but any denture, new or old, can be cloned.
4. Denture cloning is only suggested for well-fitting, comfortable dentures – the only reason being the duplicate is an exact copy of the original denture.
5. Any necessary repairs to your existing denture, including breakage, missing teeth, holes, and thin areas can and must be repaired before the clone mold is made.
6. Clones are an excellent alternative for elderly, home-bound patients who may have difficulty getting to a dental office.
7. A clone denture eliminates the “breaking in” phase of a new denture.
8. An ideal time for a clone to be made is when your denture needs repair due to a loose tooth or fracture. Your denture will need to go to a dental lab for repair. A clone mold can easily be made at this time.
Dentures & Bridges : Who Should Get a Removable Partial Denture Prosthesis?
Removable partial denture prosthesis are designed as an affordable option for people who need dental implants or a dental bridge. Wear removal partial dentures for six months to a year before switching to a permanent option with advice from a licensed dental assistant in this free video on dentures.
Surgery for Immediate Complete Denture
25 year old patient has anterior maxillary teeth removed for immediate complete denture. The surgery shows the complete steps from pre-medication to denture delivery.
Implant ScanoGuide Fabrication
Above is a video slideshow with an brief explanation of how scanoguides are used in the placement of implants and fabrication technique in making 2 styles of appliances using a pre-mixed barium acrylic available through Effect Dental Products. Scanocryl comes premixed in both 10% and 30% barium to acrylic ratios.
To purchase Scanocryl email effectdental@comcast.net.
Cleaning Your Denture
Denture soaks and cleaning solutions: commercial and homemade. After brushing, your denture needs to be soaked in a cleaning solution.
Chemical cleansing and disinfecting is the second half of effective denture care. Due to the microscopic porosity of the surface of denture plastic, brushing, even in combination with the use of ultrasonic cleaning units, can only go so far in removing the microrganisms (bacterial and fungal) that are harbored on false teeth. Chemical cleansing and disinfecting is required. No doubt you have seen advertisements for several different brands of effervescent denture cleaners. These products can certainly be a good choice but there are some common household compounds that can be effective denture cleaners, too.
Effervescent denture cleansers
Effervescent denture cleaning products can be an effective way to chemically cleanse and disinfect your false teeth. While the specific ingredients found in the formula of multiple cleanser brands’ products will vary, you will typically find the following types of compounds in them:
Oxidizing (bleaching) agents
Alkaline perborate, sodium perborate, or postassium monopersulfate. These compounds remove staining and kill the bacteria harbored on a denture’s surface.
Effervescing agents
Perborate, carbonate, or citric acid. Effervescing agents provide for the rapid disintegration of the product and also create a mechanical cleansing action.
Chelating agents
EDTA. This type of compound helps to remove the tartar that has accumulated on a denture’s surface.
Detergents and enzymes
Sodium polyphosphate or everlace. These compounds assist in cleansing the denture.
Additional compounds
Dye markers that provides a color change when the cleansing process has been completed. Varying flavorings and fragrances.
A precaution about commercial denture cleaning products:
In February 2008, it was reported that the FDA has received information about 73 incidences of allergic reactions to denture cleansers. One of these cases resulted in a death. It has been speculated that the denture cleaner ingredient “persulfate” is the culprit compound. Persulfate is found in most commercial products and serves as a cleaning and bleaching agent. It is important to understand that all denture-cleaning products are intended for use in a container only. And upon removal from this container all residual traces of the cleaner should be thoroughly rinsed off before a person’s false teeth are placed back into their mouth. Denture cleaners are not designed to be chewed, swallowed or gargled. Some of the reported incidences did involve misuse (gargling or swallowing) of the cleaners. It is possible, however, that an allergic reaction episode could occur even with the proper use of a denture-cleaning product, even after years of use with no incidence.
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