Table 1: Comparison of Denture Repair Materials
| Item | Curing Time | Shrinkage | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZ PickUp® – Sterngold | Self-curing | Less than 1% | Average |
| Patterson® Denture Repair Base – Powder | Versatile | Porosity-free | Average |
| Jet Denture Repair Professional Package | Self-curing | Unknown | Long-lasting |
| Sledgehammer 20-Minute Monomer, 1 Quart | 20 minutes | Unknown | Average |
| Qyk-Set Temporary Acrylic – Liquid, 4 oz | 2 minutes | Little Shrinkage | Superior |
| Diamond D® Ultra Impact Dental Acrylic, Heat Cure Liquid Monomer | Unknown | Unknown | Ultra impact and flexural strength |
| Diamond D® Ultra Impact Dental Acrylic, Powder, and Liquid Kits | Unknown | Unknown | Ultra impact and flexural strength |
| TruRepair® – 4 oz Liquid | Fast bonding | High strength | Unknown |
| Excel Formula® Auto-Cure Repair Material, Liquid | Unknown | Unknown | Enhanced strength |
| Diamond D Self-Cure Ultra Impact Powder And Liquid Kits | Unknown | Unknown | Exceptional flexural strength |
Table 2: Comparison of Denture Repair Material Based on Important Features and Other Things
| Item | Important Features | Other Things |
|---|---|---|
| EZ PickUp® – Sterngold | Odorless, Low curing temperature, Tasteless | Needs primer |
| Patterson® Denture Repair Base – Powder | Porosity-free curing, High-polish finish | Unknown |
| Jet Denture Repair Professional Package | Fast, Consistently produces impressive, colorfast, and long-lasting results | Unknown |
| Sledgehammer 20-Minute Monomer, 1 Quart | Rapid curing for Sledgehammer heat cure denture acrylics | Unknown |
| Qyk-Set Temporary Acrylic – Liquid, 4 oz | Rapid setting, Exceptional accuracy, Relines and repairs in seconds, Sets in the presence of eugenol, Superior strength | Multipurpose |
| Diamond D® Ultra Impact Dental Acrylic, Heat Cure Liquid Monomer | Formulated for anatomic sculpting, Resin has just the right translucency, Color variations found in natural tissue | Unknown |
| Diamond D® Ultra Impact Dental Acrylic, Powder and Liquid Kits | Formulated for anatomic sculpting, Resin has just the right translucency, Color variations found in natural tissue | Unknown |
| TruRepair® – 4 oz Liquid | Cross-linked, color-stable, high-strength bonding repair material | Available in pink, vein and clear shades |
| Excel Formula® Auto-Cure Repair Material, Liquid | Cross-linked polymer provides enhanced strength, Excellent flow characteristics ensure quick and easy repairs | Unknown |
| Diamond D Self-Cure Ultra Impact Powder And Liquid Kits | Superior tooth adhesion, Advanced spectrophotometer shade matching technology, Exceeds expectations in patient comfort and natural aesthetics, Cadmium and phthalate-free | Shade and handling consistency |
Top 10 Dental Bonded Investment Materials
1. EZ PickUp®
EZ PickUp® is a tissue-colored, auto-mixing, self-curing attachment processing material.
- Extra strong
- Odorless
- Low curing temperature
- Tasteless
- Less than 1% shrinkage resulting in a more accurate and complete pickup of the attachment
- When used with the EZ Implant System, it will not irritate freshly sutured tissue like methyl methacrylate will
- Can be used to pick up any attachment
- EZ PickUp® will chemically bond to acrylic only if a primer is used
2. Patterson® Denture Repair Base
- Porosity-free curing
- Versatile cure
- Easy mixing
- High-polish finish
- Made in the USA
3. Jet Denture Repair Pack
Jet denture repair is a fast, self-curing acrylic resin that minimizes chair time by setting in 6-9 minutes. Jet denture repair consistently produces impressive, colorfast, and long-lasting results.
4. Sledgehammer 20-Minute Monomer
Sledgehammer 20-Minute Monomer is an excellent product for the rapid curing of sledgehammer heat cure denture acrylics.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: Quart
5. Qyk-Set Temporary Acrylic
Qyk-Set is a rapid-setting cross-link copolymer acrylic that takes just two minutes to set with negligible shrinkage. This temporary material can be used to assemble implants, copings and crowns, occlusal stops for bite registration, and repair dentures and ortho appliances.
- Rapid setting
- Exceptional accuracy
- Relines and repairs in seconds
- Sets in the presence of eugenol
- Superior strength
- Easy to mix
- Multipurpose
6. Diamond D® Heat Cure Liquid Monomer
Diamond D® Heat Cure Liquid Monomer is formulated for anatomic sculpting.
- Dental Acrylic heat activated
- Exceptional working and handling characteristics
- Resin has just the proper translucency
- Color variations found in natural tissue
- Ultra impact and flexural strength
7. Diamond D® Heat Cure Powder and Liquid
Diamond D® Heat Cure Powder and Liquid is formulated for anatomic sculpting.
- Exceptional working and handling characteristics
- Resin has just the proper translucency
- Color variations found in natural tissue
- Ultra impact and flexural strength
8. TruRepair®
TruRepair® is fast bonding acrylic repair material.
- Cross-linked, color-stable, high-strength bonding repair material
- A particular internally pigmented spherical globe of powder will blend with denture base materials
- Available in pink, vein and clear shades
9. Excel Formula® Auto-Cure
Auto-Cure Repair Material bonds well, and its cross-linked polymer provides enhanced strength. Its excellent flow characteristics ensure quick and easy repairs.
10. Diamond D Self-Cure
- Superior tooth adhesion
- Exceptional flexural strength
- Advanced spectrophotometer shade-matching technology
- Shade and handling consistency
- Exceeds expectations in patient comfort and natural aesthetics
- Cadmium and phthalate free
