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Review on πŸ”§ Moldable Plastic – 6oz InstaMorph Formula by Shantel Griffin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Really weird usage makes it a big winner in my book.

I originally ordered this material to help me complete the rotating engine parts on the PT-13 model. I haven't done it yet, but I've found a pretty weird use for it that it seems to fit well with. Lining for dentures. Considering the cost of dentures, most people who have them tend to use pastes or pads that fit well. As we age, the shape of the mouth changes a little, and what used to work well no longer works. Relining a denture is an option for people who have open-minded dentists but usually want to have them replaced (especially when they're older), and that expense is often why people die on a dime and a dime with pastes and other liners . Solutions. After a split, I ended up doing an arts and crafts project every morning before coffee, just putting my teeth in to make them feel comfortable. SeaBond didn't do any of that, so I used different undyed fabrics to add thickness so they really bonded to the upper denture when chewed. When I saw this material, I didn't think about denture pads. But when I was looking for other, more permanent ways to get through the standard morning summer camp activity, I came across rather expensive plastic prosthetic pads that sounded something like this. Heat in hot water and shape. This material is non-toxic (the main consideration!) so I decided to give it a try. It worked. The inlays I ended up making have been used and cleaned daily with my dentures for about six weeks with no sign of wear and only the expected discoloration that any plastic comes in contact with staining products. Weird yes, but they work way better than my crafts, my gums don't hurt and I have way more time to brew my morning coffee now. Someday I'll cut the wax for the molds I'm going to use for the motor with this material and I assume it's fine. But there's more than enough plastic in a 6-ounce bag to keep me in my dental pads for years, even if the ones I have fail (although they show no signs of that happening anytime soon). Now I don't know if this particular app works for EVERYONE. It took me a lot of trial and error for a few months before I got it right and got used to building projects. So if you think this will work for you, remember that a little goes a VERY long way. Also, it cools quickly so you can use boiling water, scoop it out with a spoon, wait about 30 seconds and start shaping, then insert the prosthesis and bite down firmly until it hardens and HOLD. Don't bite harder. Allow the excess to drain and set, then trim with sharp scissors or a knife. If necessary, it can be dipped in very hot water to smooth rough or sharp edges. If you blow it up or there is too much of it, cut off the excess and put the rest in boiling water and repeat the process. Just make sure you can touch things without burning yourself before putting them in your mouth. Personally, I've found that my mouth handles heat better than my fingers. Whatever your application, this stuff should work. I highly recommend it for fancy projects that need something molded or designed that can be worked on very quickly.

Pros
  • Craft
Cons
  • Very Expensive