DIRECTIONS FOR USE
PROTECHÒ SELF CURING REPAIR ACRYLIC is an outstanding
product of great value in prosthetic practice. It cures in just 5 to 6 minutes at normal
room temperature. (Gelling and setting depends upon the temperature; heat accelerates and
cold retards.) Polymerization time can be shortened by placing the repair in a warm water
bath.
Dentures repaired with PROTECH® are permanently repaired . . . not
through adhesion, but by fusion. A repair made with PROTECH® will
never discolor, and the material is guaranteed against premature polymerization.
PROTECH® is available in the most popular gingival shades. The material
is cross linked for strength, and will render uniformly successful results if the
following directions are followed:
SQUEEZE BOTTLE METHOD
Squeeze the powder into the area to be repaired. Using the dropper, drop sufficient
liquid onto the powder to wet it thoroughly. Allow the mix to set for 5 to 6 minutes. The
repair is now completely hardened and ready for finishing and polishing in the usual
manner.
FLASK PACK METHOD
Prepare denture and invest the case in the usual way. Remove the wax with clean boiling
water to which some detergent has been added. Apply a thin coat of PROTECH SEPARATING
MEDIUM. Paint indicated areas with PROTECH® liquid. Pack
PROTECH® into a slightly warmed flask (90°F to 100°F). Cover
with wet cellophane and compress in a bench press. Use moist cellophane when trial
packing. PROTECH® will cure in approximately 5 to 6 minutes at room
temperature. Trim and polish as soon as material has completely hardened using the PROTECH®
ACRYLIC POLISHING & HI-SHINE BARS.
BRUSH METHOD
Rub a small amount of petroleum jelly or mineral oil on the model. Place the denture on
the model. Place a small amount of PROTECH® powder in a small, clean jar or
dappen dish and a small amount of PROTECH® liquid in another dish. Use as little powder
and liquid as possible for any excess material must be discarded.
Paint repair area with PROTECH® liquid. Dip the brush into the liquid, then
into the powder, picking up a bead of powder. Place the bead quickly onto the repair area.
Repeat this operation. At all times, be sure the material that has been previously
deposited, possesses a very high sheen. Overpack slightly. It is important that the area
continues to have a high gloss! Should any spot appear dry, moisten it with pure monomer.
When the repair has been completed with a slight excess, allow the gloss to disappear.
While still plastic, cover the repair with a drop of glycerin to prevent evaporation of
the free monomer and to eliminate porosity of the surface. Allow to set for approximately
10 minutes. Finish and polish as usual using the PROTECH®
ACRYLIC POLISH & HI-SHINE BARS.
After each use, the brush should be thoroughly cleaned by immersing the bristle portion
into pure monomer, which has been put aside for brush cleaning only. Straighten out brush
by drawing bristle end through fingers or clean towel.
POUR METHOD
Prepare area to be repaired by damming the area off with wax. Prepare mixture to the
consistency of thin pea soup. Pour the mixture into the area. (Use a stainless steel
spatula, if necessary). After cavity has been filled with the mix, place repair on bench.
The curing cycle can be hastened by immersing the denture in a warm (100 °F to 120°F) water bath for a few minutes. The water bath will seal off the repair
hermetically, eliminating the evaporation of free monomer and preventing surface porosity.
Care should be taken to be sure that the mixture is of a consistency at which it will flow
freely.
DROP METHOD
Rub a small amount of petroleum jelly or mineral oil onto the model. Pour the powder
from the dispenser bottle into the area to be repaired. Take the dropper and drop
sufficient liquid on powder to wet thoroughly.
CHAIRSIDE METHOD : PART 1 : MIXING
This technique uses finger pressure only. Prepare denture to assure sufficient space
for PROTECH® to flow into the entire repair area. Just before packing, paint all margins
with PROTECH® liquid to insure proper chemical union. Make a soft mix of
PROTECH®. When no longer sticky, pack this dough to excess. Cover with moist
cellophane.
CHAIRSIDE METHOD : PART 2 : FABRICATION
Insert denture in same manner as taking an impression. Have patient close to biting
position lightly; allow to remain in mouth for about ½ minute. Remove denture (take off
the wet cellophane) and trim excess material. Have patient rinse mouth with cold water.
Reinsert denture into mouth and have patient bite down into normal position, moving lips
and cheeks to obtain correct muscle trim. After 3-5 minutes, remove denture and allow it
to bench cure, which requires about 10-15 minutes.
FINISHING
PROTECH® can be polished as any other acrylic. Finish with sandpaper cones
or sandpaper discs, using plenty of pumice. High shine is obtained with a dry rag wheel at
low speed and the PROTECH® ACRYLIC POLISHING & HI-SHINE BARPROTECH®
ACRYLIC POLISHING & HI-SHINE BAR . Use low speed motor to avoid over heating. If
the material becomes too warm, it will tend to gum.
PATIENT CARE
The patient should care for their prosthetic with the same degree of diligence as
required for natural dentition. We strongly recommend that the prosthetic be cleaned with PROTECH®
PROSTHETIC CLEANER. The use of this product will insure a clean prosthetic
without the damaging effects experienced with other denture cleaners.
ATTENTION
ALL MIXING PROPORTIONS BETWEEN POWDER AND LIQUID
VARY ACCORDING TO THE DIFFERENT METHODS AS REQUIRED!
PRESSURE POTTING DURING POLYMERIZATION WILL RESULT IN GREATER
DENSITY AND ELIMINATION OF EXCESS MONOMER AND POSSIBLE POROSITY!
Domestic Pricing:
| MONOMER ONLY |
ITEM # |
PRICE |
| LITER |
RAL12 |
$69.95 |
| 4 LITER |
RAL13 |
$185.95 |
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