curing attachments into overdentures We have all enjoyed using bis-acryl material to fabricate our provisionals. I did however continue to use conventional denture repair acrylic to cure attachments into overdentures.

There was always the issue of setting time (10 minutes on a good day), odor (offensive for everyone), dappen dishes/brushes and touch-ups (another 10 minutes). The list goes on and on.

I know of two companies that make a tissue/denture tinted bis-acryl for picking up attachments and making repairs. These products are fantastic. The denture resin is adjusted lightly with a bur to remove any surface impurities and then a resin is applied and air-dried for 30 seconds.

The bi-sacryl is placed in the denture and once the denture is seated, it only takes about two and a half minutes. I have had 100 percent success using this material during the last six months. The ease of use and time involved makes it my go-to denture (repair) resin now.

The companies that I know of that make it are Sterngold's ERA Pickup and Voco's Quickup. Give it a try on your next removable case where you would be reaching for the conventional denture acrylic. I think you'll really be pleased.

MaryAnne Salcetti, DDS, PC, Spear Education Visiting Faculty. [ www.maryannesalcettidds.com ]


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Commenter's Profile Image Adam Jones DMD
October 18th, 2012
Nice post...another extremely useful material we use in residency for picking up locators is Holme's Qyk-Set....get the bonding advantages of acrylic and it sets completely in 2 minutes. As always...whatever works best in your hands may be better for the patient....Cheers.
Commenter's Profile Image Mary Anne Salcetti
October 18th, 2012
Thanks for your response. It's always good to know of all the manufacturers.
Commenter's Profile Image Jarett Hulse
October 18th, 2012
Any problems between the bond btw the denture acrylic and the bis-acryl? Any type of adhesive needed?
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February 7th, 2013
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