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May 2009 | Dental Lab Products
Step-by-step: Flexpress

Nesbit in no time

The FlexPress digital injection unit makes short work of thermoplastic appliances.

Information provided by CDM Dental

Engineered for fabricating thermoplastic partials, nightguards, clasps, crowns, bridges, unilaterals, nesbits, and clasps, the FlexPress digital injection system features pre-programmed melt temperature, melt time, and hold time for VisiClear, DurAcetal, and DuraFlex materials. Capable of injecting different appliances or appliance combinations, the unit’s integrated heating system and precision digital software create consistent injection pressure and heating profiles resulting in the uniform flow of thermoplastic materials.

Following are instructions for fabricating a veneer nesbit appliance using the FlexPress injection system along with VisiClear clear thermoplastic.

THE TECHNIQUE IN PICTURES: SLIDESHOW
(refer to slideshow for figures)

01 After duplicating the model, apply CDM Dental Thermoplastic Model Separator to the area that will be waxed (Fig. A). Note: The separator is formulated to prevent the stone from adhering to the injected material.

02 Place a permanent tooth (Fig. B).

03 Wax the adjacent teeth, covering most areas (Fig. C).

04 Load the VisiClear thermoplastic resin medium cartridge into the FlexPress unit (Fig. D).

05 Inject the material using the FlexPress program for the VisiClear material.

06 Divest the stone from the injected appliance (Fig. E).

07 Finish the appliance using conventional burs (Fig. F).

08 Check appliance fit on the study model (Fig. G).

09 Use CDM Dental’s Polishing Kit to complete final finish and high shine (Fig. H).

Figure I shows the final nesbit appliance ready to be delivered to the clinician.

FlexPress
	Features Injects all major thermoplastic brands Pre-programmed melt temperature, melt time, and hold time for VisiClear, DurAcetal, and DuraFlex Customizable program settings and upgradable software Integrated heater and consistent injection pressure provide uniform flow of thermoplastics Save your own process settings
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