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| + | Here are some illustrations of the process of making a dental impression with alginate and then a dental cast from the resulting mold. |
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| + | The first step of the process is to choose a palate tray. We have three sizes. Select one where the tray does not touch the roof of your mouth |
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| + | Mix alginate according to instructions on the container. Work quickly, as the alginate sets fast. We find that from the moment you start mixing the alginate until the time it is fully set in your mouth is about three minutes. |
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| − | For our alginate: 40cc water with 40cc powder |
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| + | For our alginate equal parts water and powder give the right consistency. About 40cc of each yields the right amount for one mold. |
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mix until creamy |
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Revision as of 13:10, 23 October 2014
Here are some illustrations of the process of making a dental impression with alginate and then a dental cast from the resulting mold.
The first step of the process is to choose a palate tray. We have three sizes. Select one where the tray does not touch the roof of your mouth
Mix alginate according to instructions on the container. Work quickly, as the alginate sets fast. We find that from the moment you start mixing the alginate until the time it is fully set in your mouth is about three minutes.
For our alginate equal parts water and powder give the right consistency. About 40cc of each yields the right amount for one mold.
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mix until creamy
mound on tray -- put a peak on the palate
