Year : 2017

Volume : Volume 7

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. R Prakash.
dr_prakash@dr.com

Abstract

Aim:  To demonstrate an easier, simpler and reliable method of performing the dough method of manipulating self-cure acrylic in the production of denture bases or special trays by altering the composition and using a mechanical press. The technique outlined by the author is in two steps. The first involves diluting the chemical activator to 50% by addition of heat cure and self-cure monomer in equal parts thus ensuring double the working time. The second is the use of a lubricated mechanical press to produce a sheet of polymer for adaptation. An easy and reliable modification of the dough method is outlined coupled with the use of a kitchen press for easy preparation of special trays and denture bases. The author uses this method in the teaching curriculum after first allowing students to attempt the regular method. The modified method is thus quite a favourite with students as they experience the benefits after first trying the conventional method.

Keywords: Puri Press Technique, acrylic trays, modified dough method.