Bridgeworks - Procedures

Basic procedures in short

Creating bridge framework  with Dentapreg™ strip  always includes several basic procedures repeated in all particular clinical situations:

1. Measure the length of bridge framework
2. Remove Dentapreg™ from the blister
3. Cut Dentapreg™ with regular scissors
4. Peel back the waxed paper and transparent foil
5. Form Dentapreg^TM strip into a bridge framework
6. Light cure the strip

                 

                

               

              into a bridge framework                                                


     

Detailed Step-by Step Instruction for FPD – indirect

General remarks for working with Dentapreg™

• Dental stone model is a good training tool for trials of Dentapreg^TM
• Avoid sharp edges and undercuts on the model
• Before forming Dentapreg^TM strip on a model, always apply separation liquid or wax
• Always use the widest clinically acceptable Dentapreg^TM  strip
• During forming and adaptation of the Dentapreg^TM  strip advance slowly from one end to the other to allow for a good adaptation of the fibrous reinforcement and small flow of the resin to avoid defects and shape memory effect
• To minimize potential damage to the fibers, is recommended to use plastic instruments used to work with dental filling composites
• When preparing the strip (measuring, trimming), keep the strip in it's original transparent protection foil to avoid contamination
• Avoid sharp edges and extremely small interproximal curvatures when forming Dentapreg^TM strips to prevent fiber breakage
• most commercially available light or dual curing dental adhesives can be used to bond Dentapreg^TM  strips
• Adhere strictly to the acid etching and adhesive curing procedures recommended by the etching agent and adhesive manufacturers
• Polishing or sand blasting of cured Dentapreg^TM should be avoided, to enhance patient comfort and maintain good hygienic conditions, a layer of light curing hybrid composite can be deposited on the Dentapreg^TM  surface and polished using standard procedures