QUESTION

What is the difference between the Success Injection System and traditional processing of the denture acrylic resin?

ANSWER

In traditional denture processing, the mixed acrylic is hand packed into the flask mold and the flask is pressed with hand pressure, which yields varying results. The Success Injection System is a "closed flask" system. Intimate contact of flask surfaces during processing eliminates the chance for opening of the vertical dimension of the case. Also, the Success Injection System is a "high-pressure" injection. The force of the piston under 75 lbs. of pressure injects the resin completely leaving no voids.

QUESTION

What denture base resin do you recommend with the Success Injection System?

ANSWER

D&S recommends Lucitone 199 denture base resin material by Dentsply. Lucitone 199 delivers lifelike esthetics and with an impact strength of 4.6 (Izod Impact in ft./lbs.), it surpasses most other resins in this category. Lucitone 199 is backed by a 2-year guarantee.

QUESTION

What if I need flexibility in the denture resin or want to avoid a monomer allergy reaction in my susceptible patients?

ANSWER

D&S has recently added Lucitone FRS Flexible Denture Resin for processing with the Success Injection System. This resin makes esthetic dentures and partials and strong nightguards. This material is supplied in prepackaged cartridges which are heated in the Success Cartridge Furnace, then injected with the same closed-flask, high-pressure Success System to obtain the most precise fit.

Benefits include ease in grinding and polishing, lightweight comfort, monomer and metal free, low shrinkage, and it is more impact resistant than conventional thermoplastics. Lucitone FRS is available in Lucitone 199 shades, and clasps can be made in the clear shade.