Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Plastic Impression Trays
- Set of Base/Catalyst Vinyl PolySiloxane Impression Putty
- Carbamide Peroxide Gel
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1
Base and Catalyst Putty BallsWash and dry hands and stand in front of a mirror.
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2
Kneeding the PuttyBeginning with 1 clear tray, remove the blue putty from 1 cup and the white putty from 1 cup (photo 1). Quickly knead the two together (photo 2) until they are well blended into 1 color. This should take no longer than 40 seconds.
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3
Forming the Putty to Fit the Impression TraysQuickly form the putty into a round, narrow finger shaped roll (photo 3) and place it in the plastic impression tray (photo 4).
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4
Putty Inside the TrayPush the filled tray over the upper teeth *do not bite down* (photo 5), making sure that the teeth are centered along the middle of the impression material. Using your fingers, press the tray firmly and evenly until the putty completely covers your teeth and part of your gums. The putty will extrude through the holes, this is normal and necessary to hold the impression in place. Hold the tray very still for 4 to 5 minutes. The putty will feel firm to the touch when it has set up.
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Taking the ImpressionsRemove the impression and rinse with cold water.
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Inspect the impression. Make sure that the front 8 teeth as well as the gums above the teeth are visible in your impression (photo 6). Do not remove the impression from the plastic tray.
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Repeat steps 2-6 for the lower teeth. In case of error, or if you cannot see all 8 of the front teeth and the gums above the teeth, another impression will be needed. An extra set of putty has been provided in the impression kit.
