Remove the dentures from the patient’s mouth and rinse them under running water. Examine the tissue surfaces of the dentures for border over extensions, border under extensions and tissue impingements. Border over extensions and tissue  impingements are visible as hard denture base material showing through the white Hydro-Cast® resin. These are relieved using a carbide bur and repaired using freshly mixed Hydro-Cast® Tissue Treatment Material applied to the defect. Border under extensions are visible as unsupported areas of Tissue Treatment Material greater than 3-4 mm in length. These areas must be “backed up” using Hydro-Cast® XFS Autopolymerizing Resin to provide support. Free “tags” of Hydro-Cast® Tissue Treatment |
Material can be removed from or reattached to the denture base using a hot spatula to trim and shape the material. An occlusal evaluation should be performed at every follow-up appointment. Hydro-Cast® Tissue Treatment Material significantly improves denture stability making occlusal evaluations easier and more reliable. The consistency and color of the patient’s denture bearing tissue should be monitored at each appointment.  For patients with extremely inflamed tissue, the Hydro-Cast® Tissue Treatment Material may need to be changed as healing takes place. Schedule an additional follow-up visit 24-48 hours from the initial follow-up visit. At the second and subsequent follow-up visits, repeat the evaluation of the impression surface, oral tissue and occlusal relationships. Once all 3 areas are satisfactory to both the patient and dentist, the denture may be sent to a laboratory for reline or rebase. |
