Reliance DURAflex

Kit contains: 160g of Powder and 120ml of Liquid  + Measures + Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

Here is a two Youtube videos links showing how to do diatoric holes and achieve mechanical retentions

Explains process with similar material:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCaMh5uG5bg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFP-u7eJoQE

Not suitable for all applications. Requires diotoric holes in teeth and mechanical retention. 

A partial denture material with flex that is suitable for short / medium term applications 3-12 months (not recommended for long term use). Best used as a temporary solution for suitable patient cases. Even though this material is for short to medium term indications the patient comfort outweighs material life. For longer term applications you are best to use an injectable flexible denture material that might be nylon based or similiar (Not available from Durodent).

A modified composite resin that easily be repaired or relined unlike conventional nylon materials. 

• Can be easily repaired or relinded, unlike conventional nylon materials. Bonds to itself.
• Can also be repaired using a fast cure acrylic
• Contains NO MMA (methyl methacrylate monomer) in DURAflex it is considered a allergy free material.
• Comfortable alternative to expensive metal partials or can be used in conjunction with metal partials for better esthetics.

Not suitable for all applications. Requires diotoric holes in teeth and mechanical retention. 

Material life and breakages can vary depending on stresses due to patient bite, design, thickness and patient care etc. It offers patients a device with great comfort due to the material properties.

For either procedure, sufficient diatoric holes MUST be drilled in teeth to ensure optimum retention.

This material requires sufficient diatoric holes in acrylic teeth to achieve mechanical retention. There is minimal chemical retention achieved with this material to the teeth as the chemical composition is different between the denture base and teeth.

Diatoric Holes: Artificial tooth with holes at its base and extending into the body of the tooth through which the denture base material flows, serving as a mechanical means of attachment of the tooth to the denture base. 

INSTRUCTIONS

PRESS PACKING METHOD
1. Prepare stone/plaster mould for press packing partial denture.
2. Measure liquid using the 18cc scoop (included) and add to powder using the 29.6cc scoop (included) in mixing bowl, and mix slowly (not creating bubbles) but thoroughly for 10 seconds. Ratio: one (1) part liquid to two (2) parts powder.
3. Once the mix reaches a doughy state (5-6 minutes), pack into partial denture mould using normal press packing procedures.
4. Immerse for 2 hours in 127º F / 53º C water. DO NOT cure at temperature above 127º F / 53º or mix will not cure properly.
5. Cool for 15 minutes under cool running tap water before removing partial denture from mould.
6. Briefly place appliance in warm tap water before inserting into mouth or back on model for a better fit.

POURING METHOD
1. Prepare hydrocolloid mould in pour flask in regular manner.
2. Measure liquid using the 18cc scoop (included) and add to powder using the 29.6cc scoop (included) in mixing bowl, and mix slowly (not creating bubbles) but thoroughly for 10 seconds. Ratio: one (1) part liquid to two (2) parts powder.
3. Immerse pour flask in pressure pot for 45 minutes in 125º-126º F / 52º C water at 20 psi /2 bars. DO NOT cure at temperature above 127º F / 53º C or mix will not cure properly.
4. Remove pour flask in pressure pot and place under cold running tap water for 15 minutes before removing partial denture from hydrocolloid mould.
5. Briefly place appliance in warm tap water before inserting into mouth or back on model for a better fit.

REPAIRS: Repair DuraFlex by using the original material and follow steps 4 & 5 of the press pack method instruction or by using a fast cure acrylic.