Instructions to Construct a VERSACRYL Stressbreaker

 


A VERSACRYL stressbreaker, incorporated into the denture

Each VERSACRYL Laboratory kit contains:

  • VERSACRYL Softener monomer
  • VERSACRYL Hardener monomer
  • VERSACRYL powder polymer
  1. Prepare the horizontal cavity in the denture as previously described and prime the inner surface with Hardener using a brush. Have all the components ready to be assembled on an exact model or duplicate.

  2. In a small jar, dispense 10 drops of Softener only. Slowly add the VERSACRYL powder while stirring, until the consistency is creamy (approx. 2 parts powder to 1 part liquid).

  3. Apply the mixture into the cavity and onto the retentive tail and insert the male attachment into the denture. Remove all excess acrylic and create a small hollow depression between the denture and the attachment. Place the denture on the model, sliding the attachment into the distal receptacle.

  4. In a small jar, mix 2 drops of Softener and 2 drops of Self-cure Hardener, for 4 seconds. Add the VERSACRYL powder until light creamy (approx. 1 ½ parts powder to 1 part liquid).

  5. Carefully remove the denture from the model and seal the periphery of the attachment with the harder mixture described in step 4. Completely fill the hollow depression.

  6. Place back on the model, remove all excess acrylic, especially from below the attachment and process in a pressure cooker for at least 20 minutes. Finish and polish as usual.


Note: to increase the strength of the mechanical grip, a metal-bonding agent can be used on the retentive tail prior to applying the VERSACRYL mixture to secure the male attachment.


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