Polishing Complete Dentures

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Does anyone had advice on how to polish complete dentures? It is worth 1/3 of the grade so I want to do it as good as I can. Tips?

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Does anyone had advice on how to polish complete dentures? It is worth 1/3 of the grade so I want to do it as good as I can. Tips?

The key to polishing dentures starts at the wax up stage. If you've done that step well, all you should need are a red stripe bur to trim the flash, thick pumice on a moderate stiffness fabric wheel, and acrilustre on a soft rag wheel (in that order).

It is easier to smooth wax than acrylic.
 
Lots of pumice (large grit to flour), a wet rag wheel, on low. Light touches. And lots of pumice.

I second the wax comment.
 
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