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Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction: The Celara Denture System

Table of Contents Introduction: The Celara Denture System ..................................................................................... 3 Replacing a Patient’s Existing Denture .................................................................................... 3–15 “Why Start from Scratch?”...

Page 3 - Introduction; New Dentures, Spare Dentures, and Implant Retained; Replacing a Patient’s Existing Denture; “Why Start From Scratch?”

3 Introduction Congratulations, and welcome to the Celara ™ Denture System! The Celara System was developed to help dental professionals to successfully treat the expanding population of denture patients. Traditional denture techniques are lengthy, cumbersome and often lead to unpredictable results....

Page 4 - Making “Excellent” Final Impressions; The following two-stage impression technique is; Two Stage Impression Technique — Stage 1:

4 Making “Excellent” Final Impressions The Existing Denture Makes an Excellent Tray for the Final Impression • It has borders which the patient is accustomed to• The occlusion can help orient the tray back into the mouth correctly• The old denture usually fits loosely, creating an even thickness of ...

Page 6 - Single Stage Impression Technique

Suggestions When Using the Dentures as Trays for Final Impressions Single Stage Impression Technique When using a one-stage impression technique — using a single phase impression material — use a MEDIUM BODY VISCOSITY. Light body can result in too thin a layer of impression material and undercuts ca...

Page 7 - Evaluating “Records” from Impressions

7 Evaluating “Records” from Impressions After the impressions are carefully removed from the mouth and all excess impression material removed from the facial surfaces of the dentures, the impressions are placed back into the mouth and all aspects of the records are observed such as midline, vertical...

Page 8 - If Impression is Missed; Boxing Impressions and Pouring Casts

Troubleshooting — Using Existing Denture as Tray for Final Impression • Avoid using Rapid Repair Tabs over entire borders of denture. – This is usually not necessary, and you will likely throw off the occlusion. • Avoid using only light body or extra-light body impression material in a single stage ...

Page 9 - Boxing the Impression; It is okay to have a few lumps and a; It

9 Boxing the Impression Empty the entire package of the pre-measured Celara ™ alginate into a clean mixing bowl and use the lower half of the container full of water for the measure of water. It is important that you use the amount of alginate in the package with a full lower container of water. Thi...

Page 10 - Pouring the Cast; Troubleshooting — Boxing Impressions and Pouring Casts; • Avoid adding the alginate powder to water.; • Avoid not measuring the water.; • Avoid mixing the stone too thin.

Pouring the Cast Place the upper half of the container over the lower half — making sure the serrated top is punched out. The upper and lower halves will seat, but will not snap or lock. Make sure the upper and lower ledges are seated correctly. Empty a complete package of Celara ™ stone in a clean ...

Page 12 - Fabricating the Wax Pattern in the Dental Office; Spruing The Alginate Lower Container

Fabricating the Wax Pattern in the Dental Office A wax injector enables the ability to fabricate the wax pattern in the dental office and modify this custom occlusal rim and take all the patient records on the same appointment as the impression. (Figure 14) . The optimum injecting temperature is 170...

Page 13 - Injecting the Wax Pattern; DO NOT FORGET TO LUBRICATE

13 Injecting the Wax Pattern At the proper temperature, the wax will flow easily and be clear. If it is cloudy, it is too cool. If you hear it cracking in the pot, it is too hot. When using the wax injector for the first time, melt 8–10 Celara ™ Wax rods in the injector, and bleed the air out of the...

Page 14 - Troubleshooting — Fabricating the Wax Pattern; • Avoid injecting too cool a temperature.; • Avoid injecting the wax too hot.; • Avoid having the sprue hole too large.; trimming to prevent distortion of the wax pattern.

The wax pattern is ideal for obtaining records, as it was injected directly over the cast, and therefore will fit (Figure 19) . If the dentist desires, a post dam can be cut into the cast prior to injecting. The wax pattern is also familiar and comfortable for the patient and provides a reference to...