Internal Prosthetic Manual - BioHorizons

BALL ABUTMENT OVERDENTURELab 7 - Process dentureProcess the denture using normal laboratory procedures. The BlackPositioning Inserts should be used throughout the entire process.Send to Clinician• Finished denture• Working modelClinical 8 - Deliver dentureSeat the denture with the Black Positioning Inserts still in place to gaugeinitial retention. If the retention is acceptable, the Black PositioningInserts may be worn clinically for a period of time determined by theclinician.When patient is ready for greater retention, remove the Black PositioningInserts. Place ONE Clinical Nylon Insert of choice into a positionedhousing with the Insert Seating Tool*.Seat the denture, engaging the Ball Abutment. Check retention bysnapping the denture on and off the Ball Abutment in the patient’smouth.Decrease the retention, if necessary, by inserting the Reamer* into theinsert and turning clockwise. Care should be taken not to over-adjust.When the desired retention is achieved, proceed to the second insertusing the same technique.Insert the finished denture in the patient’s mouth, engaging the BallAbutments. Make occlusal or tissue adjustments as necessary. Instructthe patient on insertion and removal of the prosthesis and oral hygienemaintenance.Clinical Nylon InsertsRelative RetentionElasticExtra SoftSoftStandard (firmest)*Manufactured by Rhein83 (www.rhein83usa.com).shop online at www.biohorizons.com76