3 Common Pitfalls When Investing Casting Rings & How to Avoid Them
Whether you are going ringless or using a metal ring with a liner, it's important to prepare the casting ring correctly to...
The Importance of Calibration in Adjustable Articulators
In two previous blogs we discussed the transferability between articulators. One of our followers suggested that we address...
3 Common Things to Check If Your Xcavator Is Not Divesting Properly
The most common call I receive regarding the Xcavator is that the ring did not divest properly. There are several things...
Why Is My Gypsum Behaving Strangely?
As someone who has worked with many dental gypsum products, I have encountered all types of issues from changing working...
I'm Getting Incomplete Castings/Pressings…What's Going On?
Generally, temperature issues cause incomplete castings. We often hear “it was not burned out all the way”…but really what...
Replacing the Drive Nut on a VPM2 & VPMmini Vac-U-Mixer
The VPM2 and VPMmini Vac-U-Mixer feature a plastic cross shaped drive nut, which is designed to wear out over time. Its...
3D Printed Parts and Burnout; What’s Going On?
Older technicians will remember the introduction of solid plastic sprues back in the 80’s. What a great idea! There would...
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