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| What is a Bayflex? What is made of? |
It’s a flexible partial, made from our own proprietary material, primarily nylon base (not acrylic). Clasps and teeth can be added. Bayflex can be adjusted/repaired, and it can be re-based. Would you like me to mail some more info about this product to you? |
| What’s the difference/benefits in your Bayflex as opposed to other flexible products on the market (Valplast, DuraFlex, etc.)? |
We’re different in several ways. Bayflex partials can be repaired, and teeth and clasps can be added. Many of the other flexible partials don’t offer these benefits.
Also, we offer five different types of tissue shades, and Bayflex will not warp or become brittle. It’s virtually invisable, and it’s the ONLY flexible parial featured in Dr. Gordon J Christensen’s Clinicians Report, Best Product Guide (Dec. 2013). Would you like for me to mail more info about this product to you? |
| Can I repair chairside? Can it be relined? |
We’re happy to repair and/or rebase our Bayflex partials at our lab, where our experts are specially trained on this procedure. |
| What do I use to clean the Bayflex? Do you offer cleaner? |
An ultrasonic cleaner (non-chemical, non-abrasive) is mostly recommended. We are currently in the process of developing our very own BayClean. In the meantime, we do provide our customers with a free Bayflex Adjustment Kit and Shade guide with your first Bayflex case. Also we provide a “Caring for your Bayflex” card for you to provide your patients. This is shipped with every Bayflex case. |
| What’s a Bayflex Single-Tooth Healing Appliance? What are the benefits? |
It’s a perfect, affordable solution for single-tooth replacement, with all the benefits. It’s fabricated the same way as our Bayflex partials. Bayflex Single-Tooth partials are an ideal Implant healing appliance.
Also, it’s a terrific ortho space maintainer.
Did you know Bayshore employs the very first Certified Implant Technician in the state of Florida? Would you like me to mail additional info on our Implant/Simplicity Program to you? |
| Who is a perfect candidate for Bayflex? |
We recommend the Bayflex Single Tooth for cases where we are only replacing one tooth. We recommend Bayflex Partials for cases missing 2+ teeth.
However if your patient is completely edentulous in the posterior region, we recommend our Bayflex Hybrid, or you may simply add Metal Mesh for extra support. |
| What’s a Bayflex Hybrid? |
Bayflex Hybrid is the best of both worlds. We fabricate a metal frame (Cr/Co – Vitallium Cr/Co) for the additional support your patient will need, and fabricate the Bayflex over the frame using esthetic clasps on the anterior teeth (your choice of tissue shade). So the metal is virtually invisable once inserted. You get the stability needed with the esthetics of a Bayflex. |
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Full Dentures/Acrylic Partials/Frames
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| Can you fabricate a full denture using your Bayflex material? |
Yes we can, however we do not recommend this procedure, and it is not covered in our warranty. Whenever we’ve tried doing this in the past, the material is just too flexible. But it really depends on the anatomy of the patient’s mouth. We’ve had a few successful cases when the anatomy of the arch allows better suction, and we can make the upper/base material thicker. |
| Can Bayflex clasps be added to Acrylic Partials? |
Yes it can be added. Many of our customers ask that we add Bayflex clasps to Acrylic partials for the esthetics, and we can add clasps in your choice of tissue shade. |
| What is the difference between Conventional Cr/Co frame and a Vitallium Frame? |
Vitallium is Cr-Co without Nickel. Vitallium is lighter and it can be easily polished. In many cases, Vitallium is used whenever patients have allergies, as removing the nickel helps their condition. |
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Fixed
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| What’s the difference in your three Z Crown products? What candidates are best for each? |
Zcrown: Porcelain Layered Zirconia; Best used for anterior teeth. Zcrown Solid: Full contour Zirconia; Best used for posterior teeth. Zcrown Plus: Full Zirconia with Porcelain layered surface; Used for either/or anterior/posterior with the strength of a Z Crown Solid, and the esthetics of a Z Crown. |
| What prep design is recommended for Emax and Zirconia? |
Shoulder or Chamfer. We do not recommend Feather-edge prep. I’m happy to mail prep guides to you if you like? |
| What cement is recommended for Zirconia and Emax crowns? |
We recommend Multilink for both Zirconia and Emax. We also recommend Ivoclean for Zirconia, before cementing. Would you like me to mail a Cement Selection Guide to you, provided by Ivoclar? |
| Can you do a Posterior Emax Bridge/Span? |
Posterior bridges are not recommended for Emax. Only from the Bicuspid forward. We recommend one pontic only, with a span of no more than 4 units. |
| Span for Zirconia Bridge and recommended Pontics? |
Although full upper an dlower splints can be fabricated, we do not commit to this until reviewed by a tech. Pontic Span, connector size, etc., determine fabrication success. |
| Which all Ceramic product is strongest & more esthetic? |
Zirconia Frameworks are stronger than Emax, However if you layer the zirconia the overlay porcelain is not as strong. Emax are more esthetic. |
