Directions for the Dental Patient
Your dental practitioner will demonstrate how to insert and remove your
VERSACRYL denture properly. Once on your own, practice the movements, the
timing and the temperatures, until you have refined your own method and
you feel comfortable with it. If you have any concerns or questions at
this point, consult your practitioner.
Follow these
patient instructions carefully and understand that every denture is different,
and needs some specific care. For example, some applications on dentures
need not be warmed up for each placement and removal.
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VERSACRYL
Denture Care
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new denture has been fabricated using the highest quality materials
including a new generation acrylic called VERSACRYL (Biocompatible Intraoral
Thermo Elastic Material). This new denture material has been designed
to provide a consistently, excellent and comfortable fit. VERSACRYL's unique
thermo-elastic feature allows your practitioner to easily make any future
adjustments to your denture maintaining the quality and comfort throughout
its life.
Please
read these instructions carefully. This will help you to provide the proper
care for your dental appliance and derive the maximum benefit from the
special thermo-elastic (heat sensitive) parts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CLEANING AND CARE OF A VERSACRYL DENTURE
VERSACRYL dentures
should be removed and cleaned daily.
To clean a VERSACRYL denture it is best to use regular denture cleaners or
a mild soap with lukewarm water and a soft brush.
Good results are obtained with a daily two minute cleaning.
If a calcium build-up occurs, or stubborn stains remain after regular
cleaning, your dental denture should be cleaned and re-polished by a dental
professional.
Overnight
immersion of the VERSACRYL denture is not recommended.
If the VERSACRYL
denture is left to soak for several hours or more:
- Do not
immerse in effervescent cleaners or mouthwash.
- Do not
immerse in tap water containing chlorine for more than 15-20 minutes.
Carbon-filtered or distilled water is recommended.
- Do not
use any harsh chemicals (i.e. bleach, acids, descalers
such as CLR, etc.) or strong oxidizing agents (such as hydrogen peroxide).
- Some potent
medications may cause staining or discoloration.
- Severe
chronic stomach acid may cause material breakdown.
VERSACRYL
dentures should be cleaned and checked for fit, function, and performance
at least once each year by a dental professional. Over time, all dentures
need to be adjusted, relined or even remade, because as a natural part
of aging, physical changes occur in the bone ridges. As the bone mass
shrinks, the gums also recede, causing dentures to fit looser and making
talking and chewing more difficult. Poorly fitting dentures can cause
many problems: discomfort, pain, jaw alignment changes, joint injury of
the lower jaw hinge and even breakage in the mouth. Always consult your
dental practitioner if you notice any changes.
In general, dentures are delicate appliances that should always be handled
carefully and may even break, if dropped just a few inches. To prevent
accidental breakage while cleaning or warming your dentures, it is recommended
to line your sink with a folded face cloth or a small towel.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF A VERSACRYL DENTURE
For those
dentures containing parts reaching into undercuts, always warm the VERSACRYL
parts before insertion and rinse with warm water before removal.
DO NOT
MOVE VERSACRYL EXTENSIONS BEFORE HEATING; BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR!
- Immerse
and soak the adjustable parts in hot tap water for about 20 seconds
at 150° F (75° C) then quickly dry off excess water and place
in the mouth.
- Adjust
the movable parts with fingers or tongue to adapt to contours and hold
until firm again.
- To remove
the denture, hold some warm water in the mouth for a minimum of 5 seconds,
expel the water and quickly remove denture.
- This procedure
can be repeated as often as necessary, until the desired level of comfort
is reached.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR VERSACRYL-Lock
Versa-Locks
are made with a mixture of 50% rigidity. Once they are permanently installed,
the patient can warm and horizontally adjust the VERSACRYL-Lock wings, whenever
they desire. Your practitioner can even make some vertical adjustment
outside of the mouth, if so necessary.
Final
Fit and Patient at home adjustment procedure:
- Immerse
and soak the VERSACRYL-Lock wings in near boiling water for 20 seconds.
- Quickly
dry the denture and place into the mouth.
- Close
the mouth and swallow 3-4 times consecutively. The VERSACRYL-Lock wings
will adjust themselves, forming the ideal shape for comfort and stability.
- This procedure
can be repeated as often as necessary, until the desired level of comfort
is attained.
DO NOT MOVE VERSACRYL-Lock WINGS WHILE UNHEATED,
BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR!
Most
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: "What
happens when the denture wearer
drinks hot beverages?"
Answer: Hot liquids remain on the tongue and are
swallowed within 2 seconds. This does not affect
the VERSACRYL parts, as they need to be immersed longer to
be activated.
Q: "Does
eating warm foods affect
the VERSACRYL parts?"
Answer: When chewing warm foods, the tem-
perature is not high enough to have any impact
on the functions of the heat-sensitive acrylic
Q: "
When heated and placed in the
mouth, doesn't it burn?"
Answer: No, as long as the denture is wiped
dry. It would be the water that burns the gums,
not the denture. In fact, the temperature of the
denture can be up to 175° F (80°C), without
causing any discomfort.
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