VERSACRYL Denture Care

CONGRATULATIONS! Your new denture has been fabricated using the highest quality materials including a new generation acrylic called VERSACRYL. This new denture material has been designed to provide a consistent, excellent and comfortable fit. VERSACRYL's unique thermo-elastic (heat sensitive) feature allows making adjustments to your denture maintaining the quality and comfort throughout its life. Your dental practitioner will demonstrate how to insert and remove your VERSACRYL denture properly. You may practice the timing and temperatures, until you have refined your own method and you feel comfortable with it.

Follow these patient instructions carefully. It will help you to provide the proper care for your dental appliance and derive the maximum benefit from the special thermo-elastic 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 must be soaked 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.

All VERSACRYL dentures should be cleaned and checked for fit, function, and performance at least once each year by a dental professional.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF A
VERSACRYL DENTURE

For those dentures containing parts reaching into undercuts, always warm these 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 ADJUSTING A VERSACRYL RELINE

At body temperature VERSACRYL Relines are designed to adjust themselves in the mouth to the contours of the gum. If discomfort occurs, the reline is adjustable in the foloowing manner.

  • Immerse and soak the denture in a bowl with hot water for about 2 minutes at approx. 175&Mac251;F (80&Mac251;C)
  • Quickly dry off all the excess water and insert in the mouth.
  • Slowly find the correct bite, then clench hard for 2 seconds. The reline will adapt itself.
  • Do not warm the denture to remove.
  • This procedure can be repeated s often as necessary, until the desired level of comfort is reached.

If sore spots occur, the reline material can temporarily be moved out of the way, simply by warming the denture, pressing on the area that caused the pain and holding while cooling under cold water. By re-heating the denture afterwards, the reline will automatically return to its original shape. If you experience lasting discomfort after re-fitting your denture several times, consult your practitioner.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING VERSA-LOCK WINGS

Once permanently installed, VERSA-Lock wings can easily be adjusted horizontally, whenever desired. 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 VERSA-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 VERSA-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 VERSA-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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