How we handle dental bite splint acrylic can literally make – or break – the final product.
A lab processed acrylic is made strongest in a pressure pot using heat and pressure. That said, even with the strongest materials available, incorrect handling of the acrylic while it is in the wet phase can incorporated unwanted porosities. This will unfortunately result in a weaker bite splint that will not give the patient as many years of service, and will allow bacteria to enter the splint and decompose there (and become like permanent bad breath!)
To avoid this mistake, see the videos below on proper handling. And as always, feel free to email me with any questions!