The Dent-Liner
Volume 1 Issue 1
Spring 1997
A BULLETIN DEALING WITH ISSUES FOR DENTAL
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Advice Equal Solutions
Recently one of our Quebec dental lab customers called to place an
order for VKS attachment refills. He mentioned that there were some
problems with the combination cases. The removable cast partial without
the VKS attachments were not seating properly and were tight. Our
technical support staff asked the customer about their lab procedure.
We learned that the lab would fabricate the crowns with the male
attachment and then send it to the dental office where the dentist
would pick up the crown in a rubber base impression. Back at the lab
the models and the removable cast partial were then processed.
Somewhere during the process, accuracy was lost and thus seating
problems occurred. Our suggestion was to use a VKS metal analogue. The
crowns are first cemented and then a rubber based impression taken. At
the lab the analogues are placed into the impression and the model
poured. You now have a model with VKS metal males that will not move
during cast partial production Our customer was convinced that we had a
solution for his problem and promptly purchased a package of analogues
for his lab. For technical assistance regarding the Bredent
VKS Attachment System call: 1-800-250-5111 or e-mail us at dent-line of canada inc.
Introducing K2 Exact
from Bredent
Precision modelling wax for
crowns, bridges and inlays. The recently
developed components of this wax offer the maximum stability for
modelling and ideal carving properties. raw materials which have under
gone multiple purity checks guarantee optimal casting results. Better
luminous reflectance and natural colours, makes it easier to shape
crowns and bridges anatomically. Also the extremely low shrinkage
allows high precision even with feather edges. A short solidifying
phase makes it easier and quicker for modelling into the correct tooth
shape needed. The strength and homogeneity of the wax give it optimal
carving qualities and makes it possible to produce smooth polishing
surfaces. K2 Exact comes in grey, yellow, beige and
green. Packaged in 60 gram moulds. CallDent-Line at
1-800-250-5111
Bredent Training Facility
As of February 1997, Dent-Line standards of Quality Products
and Quality Service will also include Quality Education
with the addition of a new state of the art training laboratory.
Technicians will be able to get hands on training on attachments,
waxing, milling and implants. The Bredent Training
Laboratory is located in sunny Miami, Florida. What a great place to
visit and learn at the same time! The facility is operated by the
American importer of Bredent products. All courses
will be conducted by certified dental technologists for more
information on courses call 1-800-250-5111.
OC Update - Technical Alert
We have just found out about a potential problem that you should inform
your dentist about. If your dentists are using the VKS attachments from
Bredent, inform them not to have the patient bite their dentures into
place. This causes premature wearing of the male. Passive insertion
using the finger's pressure is recommended.
You Get What You Pay For
Don't forget that cost performance is considered much more than price.
High product quality eases the buyer's price sensitivity. Nearly 90% of
buyers agreed that paying more for quality products and services is
more cost effective in the end. Quality adds Value.
The Dent-liner; Vol. 1, No. 1
Publisher: Peter T. Pontsa RDT
Editor: A. Van Breemen BA
E-Mail:
info@dent-line.com
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