Visco-gel - Temporary Soft Denture Liner

Visco-gel - Temporary Soft Denture Liner

Visco-gel from Dentsply Sirona is a tissue conditioner and temporary soft denture liner complying with ISO 10139 for resilient lining materials for removable dentures.

Visco-gel Temporary Soft Denture Liner is a self curing, resilient methacrylate formulation, intended for use as a limited-term soft lining material for complete and partial dentures.

Visco-gel Indications

• Tissue Conditioner and temporary reliner when denture-bearing soft tissues have
  been distorted by trauma or infection.
• Functional impression material when a complete denture is to be rebased or remade.
• Soft liner, especially for aged patients or patients with impaired tissue health.

Visco-gel Composition

• Polyethylmethacrylate
• Ethyl Alcohol
• Citrate Ester Plasticizer
• Separator: Mineral oil, spearmint oil

Visco-gel Instructions

Tissue Conditioning:

1. Clean denture with brush and detergent solution. Disinfect denture according to manufacturer’s or dental laboratory’s instructions. Relieve pressure areas and undercuts by grinding. Thoroughly rinse and dry denture surface.
2. Using the brush-cap, apply Separator for Visco-gel Temporary Soft Denture Liner only to areas where bonding is not desired e.g. external denture base and denture tooth surfaces. Do not use brush on contaminated (non-disinfected) denture surfaces.
3. To obtain the correct powder/liquid ratio fill the appropriate measure to the indicated line, tapping lightly in the case of the powder. The recommended ratio is: 1 measure powder (3 g) and 1 measure liquid (2 ml). If a stiffer mix is required, slightly more powder can be used. An increase in the liquid
   is not recommended. Dispense one measure of powder into the mixing vessel, add one measure of liquid (2 ml) and mix for 30 seconds (at room temperature).
4. Cover tissue surface of denture with Visco-gel Temporary Soft Denture Liner mixture. To overcome the initial tackiness of the mix during placement in the denture, the operator may moisten his fingers.
5. Insert denture with Visco-gel Temporary Soft Denture Liner material into mouth approximately 2 or 3 minutes from start of mix. Remove undesired excess beyond denture, e.g. retromolar areas. Instruct patient to close gently in normal occlusion and remain in rest position for a minimum of 2 minutes. Then have the patient read aloud and perform functional movements. Alternatively, the operator can perform border molding manipulation as per usual techniques. These exercises should take approximately 2 minutes.
6. Remove denture from mouth in approximately 7 to 8 minutes from start of mix. Check for proper coverage, especially in border areas. Trim excess with a sharp instrument.
7. Recall patient after a few days. Following the above directions, a new mix may be added to deficient areas. Continue treatment until tissues have returned to normal. Technique Tip: Study models may be used to record progress of conditioning procedure. Pour cast immediately to preserve maximum detail.
8. Following completion of tissue conditioning, proceed to Functional Impression, Soft Lining or standard rebasing or remaking impression techniques.

Functional Impression Taking:

1. The general directions above in steps 1-6 should be followed.
2. The application may remain in the mouth for as little as 1 hour, but no longer than 24-48 hours. Longer periods may produce distorted impressions.
3. Pour cast directly into impression without the Separator. Prepare rebase or new denture in the usual manner.

Temporary Soft Lining:

1. The general directions above in Steps 3.1, 1.-6. should be followed. Visco-gel Temporary Soft Denture Liner will act as a soft liner for varying periods of time.
2. Periodically recall patient and evaluate liner.
3. Visco-gel Temporary Soft Denture Liner should be completely removed by grinding with an acrylic bur, and replaced as outlined above, when any of the following occur:

• Material loses resilience
• Material exhibits surface discoloration
• Material causes patient discomfort

Maintenance of Visco-gel treated dentures:

1. After 1 day in the mouth Visco-gel treated dentures can be cleaned by gentle brushing with a soft-bristled brush and clear water.
2. Do not use commercially available chemical cleansers.
3. Do not immerse denture in cleaning solutions.

Contents

• 1 x 120g Visco-gel powder
• 1 x 90g Visco-gel liquid
• 1 x 15ml Visco-gel separator
• 1 x mixing tub
• 1 x powder measure
• 1 x liquid vessel