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A homemade microwaveable denture reline jig.
1Eye and Ear Hospital, Regional Center for Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|February 1, 1992
Summary
This study presents an economical fiberglass denture reline jig for microwave curing denture base resins. The novel jig utilizes readily available materials, simplifying the denture relining process.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Dental Prosthetics
Background:
- Microwave curing denture base resins offer faster processing times.
- Existing methods for denture relining may be time-consuming or expensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the fabrication of a cost-effective denture reline jig.
- To enable processing of new microwave-curing denture base resins.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a jig using fiberglass liquid resin.
- Incorporation of dental stone and chopped fiberglass strands as fillers.
- Utilizing the jig for microwave processing of denture base resin.
Main Results:
- The developed jig is economical to produce.
- The jig is suitable for use with microwave-curing denture base resins.
- The use of fillers enhances the structural integrity of the fiberglass jig.
Conclusions:
- A practical and affordable denture reline jig can be fabricated from fiberglass resin.
- This jig facilitates the use of advanced microwave curing denture base resins.
- The method offers a viable alternative for dental laboratories and clinicians.