,Innovative, yet consistent and predictable denture materials from a worldwide leader in denture manufacturing, ,Just because dentures have been around for decades doesn’t mean they’ve stayed the same. The technology behind this integral
part of dentistry has evolved into the digital age, and that’s especially evident with innovative, high-tech dental products such as the KeyMill Discs and Diamond D polymers from Keystone Industries, a leader in denture manufacturing., ,“I’ve had over 40 years in the dental technology fi eld and I believe these products mean fewer adjustments in the operatory, decreased manufacturing time in the lab, and increased patient acceptance,” said Dennis Urban, CDT, Director of Clinical Education for National Dentex Labs., ,Keystone manufactures 3 types of KeyMill discs. Designed for denture base applications, the KeyMill Denture Base Disc is a high-impact acrylic denture milling disc that won’t melt during production and is more fracture resistant than PMMA discs. “This disc has been a tremendous help in the innovation of digital dentures,” Urban explained. “It enables the technician to design a denture virtually on 3D software and mill out an esthetic, functional, and exact-fitting denture base.”, ,The KeyMill Flex Wax Disc is used for removable partial denture frames and can be milled for investment casting. A “game changer” for partial dentures, Urban said the disc is very precise and will maintain the clarity and definition of the clasps. The KeyMill Hard Wax Disc for crowns, bridges, and copings creates an exact replica for casting or pressing, with no hand waxing needed., , ,
, ,“I feel that consistency in quality and predictability makes these products great.”,– Dennis Urban, CDT, , ,Keystone also manufactures the Diamond D line of heat and self-cure polymers and liquids. These acrylics duplicate the translucency and color found in natural tissue and are formulated for optimal anatomic sculpting., ,“With denture base acrylics, there has to be just the right amount of flexural strength and high-impact resistance, and the acrylic must produce a superior bond with little or no shrinkage,” Urban explained. “These are the consistent results with the Diamond D products.”, ,Despite a host of denture materials available, Urban believes the Keystone products have proved to be consistent performers., ,“I feel that consistency in quality and predictability makes these products great—I get the same quality results time after time. That kind of peace of mind speaks for itself,” he concluded.
