This video is of the wire bending of the MD retainer. Bending wire distal of the 4's makes crossing the occlusion to the lingual side a little tricky! You can tell it took me a few tries to get it like i like (plus i edited out a few more minutes that you didn't see ;). But the doctor likes it that way so that he can have wire touching the 3's, therefore, more control of them. Also adding acrylic the the labial bow 3-3- really helps maintain tooth position and increases retention. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNArjw5XBH0
What happens when a doctor sends in a retainer to the lab to be repaired?
We look over the problems and the different types of repair possibilities.
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How to repair a broken orthodontic retainer in a dental lab
Here is a video of me repairing a retainer. This shows the simplest method. The other method involves stripping out all the wires out of the old acrylic and applying new acrylic.
Here is an overview of the steps:
You just need to open up the crack in the acrylic about 1 mm with a bur and bevel the 2 acrylic edges.
Scuff up the acrylic a little around the break area so that the new acrylic attaches and blend in better with the old acrylic.
Put separator on the model
Wax the retainer onto the model to keep it in place
Salt and pepper new acrylic into the gap over fill the gap so that you can trim it flat later.
Cure the acrylic
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Today I will attempt to place a bite plate on a compact RPE in one appliance!
I have done these in the past but I will attempt a new method today, letst see how it goes? Success or utter failure? Live Streamed!
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Lets talk about the acrylic color options you have for your lab! Joining me today will be Josh Dobson of Dobson Ortho Laboratory and we will discuss his amazing marketing scheme for his acrylic color guide and everything from they manufacturer of his acrylic to the naming of the them to make them more attractive to the patients!
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Here is a real quick video showing how I do my acrylic application step in the construction of a retainer. THe method is call " Salt and Pepper" because of the alternating application of the monomer (Liquid) and Polymer (Powder). I have also heard it called "Shooting Acrylic" which I think I like better!
I get my Polymer and Monomer from http://jbcandcompany.com/
Check out www.DesginerRetainer.com for more information.
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Here is a video of the Pumicing and polishing techniques I use on the retainers I make.
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Today we find out how long it takes me to bend a labial bow!
This is always a good challenge to do once a year to make sure how fast you are. This will truly show your value no matter if your an experienced lab owner or a new wire bender at a lab. Its always good to benchmark your skills. It helps with pricing your services and products.
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