Step-by-Step Method of Making Dentures
Should you be wishing to make your own dentures you will need a decent amount of both time and money. Making your own dentures is not an easy task to accomplish, nor is it an inexpensive one to complete. If denture making is a task you wish to undertake, below are step-by-step instructions on how to create your own dentures.
What you will need:
- Ultracel
- Dental tray
- Alginate
- Acrylic powder
- Acrylics fluid
- Releasing agent
- Wax
- Lighter
- Clay
- Clear nail polish
- Pressure cooker
- Clothes
- Water
- Dentist tools
- Dremel sander
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Small plastic containers
- Sculpting tools
Making The Cast
- Using the alginate, fill the dental tray. After waiting several minutes remove the tray. Should it stick, try wiggling it to break any seal that may have been formed.
- Mix the Ultracel and pour it into your just made cast. To release any air bubbles, tap the cast and let the Ultracel fill all areas. Allow it to set for 45-60 minutes.
- Separate the cast from the tray. Be very careful so that you don’t accidentally damage the plaster.
- Using the dremel and dental tools fix the plaster casting so that it resembles teeth. Take care not to break your casting or you will need to start over.
Making The Dentures
- Using the release agent, paint a thin layer on the cast. Allow it to dry and repeat twice.
- Using the acrylic fluid, drip a small amount into the mold and move it around.
- Lightly sprinkle some of the acrylic powder into the mold. Vary the colors to create a realistic shade.
- Snugly fit the plaster teeth into your mold by repositioning it.
- Put an extremely light weight on the top of the plaster and wait a few minutes.
- Fill your pressure cooker with hot water and place the mold inside.
- Keep it in the pressure cooker for 10-15 minutes. Should you not have the use of a pressure cooker, wait 30-45 minutes, then remove.
- Carefully separate the molds and remove the teeth from the cast.
- Using your dremel tool, remove excess plastic that may have spilled over.
- Polish your newly made teeth with toothpaste and a soft toothbrush.