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Spacer made from a visible light-cured resin for processing denture soft liners.

M L Huband1

  • 1Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, Richmond.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A novel light-curing spacer ensures precise thickness and secure adhesion for soft lining materials in complete dentures. This method improves the reliability and longevity of denture bases with soft liners.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Soft lining materials enhance comfort and stability in complete dentures.
  • Controlling the thickness and retention of these materials is crucial for clinical success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a light-curing spacer technique for managing soft lining materials in complete dentures.
  • To improve the control over thickness and probability of retention of soft lining materials.

Main Methods:

  • A spacer fabricated from light-curing denture base material was utilized.
  • The denture base resin was packed against the spacer and partially cured.
  • The cured spacer was removed to create a uniform space for the soft lining material.

Main Results:

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  • The light-curing spacer facilitated precise control over the thickness of the soft lining material.
  • The spacer prevented displacement, ensuring consistent space for material packing.
  • This technique increased the probability of the soft lining material staying in the denture base.

Conclusions:

  • The light-curing spacer is an effective tool for managing soft lining materials in complete dentures.
  • This method enhances the predictability and stability of soft-lined dentures.
  • It offers a reliable approach to achieving uniform thickness and secure retention.