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Aluminum barrier laminate or plastic tube as a dispenser for modeling plastic impression compound for border molding
Modeling plastic impression compound (MPIC) is a thermoplastic dental impression material composed of wax, rosin, resins, and colorants.1 Conventionally, type 1 MPIC sticks are used for border molding by softening them directly over a flame, which is both messy and time consuming.2,3Modification of Makzoume vertical dimension recorder for individuals with a beard
A practical, convenient, and accurate method of measuring the physiologic rest position and occlusal vertical dimension by using a vertical dimension recorder (VDR) was described by Makzoume.1 The VDR consists of a plastic 20-cm ruler suspended from a rectangular plate and rod attached to the forehead and a square plate with a needle pointer attached to the chin. The plates are attached to the forehead and chin with double-sided foam adhesive tape. In individuals with a beard, it is impractical to attach the needle pointer to the square plate with adhesive tape.
