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W M Ibrahim. 1996. Denture microlabeling technique.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3913(96)90351-0
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The ID-Band (SDI AB, Sweden) has become the standard, internationally and FDI accepted denture marking system. In Australia however the strip is not easily obtainable and is expensive. Two other materials have been trialled as possible alternatives: (1) Titanium foil (9 microns) and (2) Ho Band (matrix) (3 microns) (Lorvic Corp, USA). All three bands were tested for tensile strength and elongation at temperatures: RT, 700 degrees and 900 degrees C. As the ID- and Ho Bands are both 18-8 stainless steel their performance was similar. The 18-8 was stronger, had a higher percentage break point and a higher elongation. The latter meant that it was softer and could be more easily inscribed and was therefore more suitable for denture marking. T1 is becoming increasingly used in dentistry but in spite of its abundance it is not likely to replace stainless steel for denture marking at present. On the other hand the Ho Band is cheaper, more readily available and it could replace ID-Band for use in Australia. An alternative paper based marking system is also presented together with the rationale for its use.
The frequency of edentulousness has decreased in recent years due to the improvement in oral health. However, there is still a need to address the issue of denture marking for social and legal reasons because the oral status of populations varies in different countries and the wearing of complete dentures will be a fact for the foreseeable future. Given that only one marked denture can tell us the identity of a decreased when all other methods fail makes it a worthwhile exercise. The marking of dentures is not regulated by law in Sweden, but it is recommended by the Swedish Board of Health and Welfare (SOSFS[M]1986), that all patients should be offered the opportunity to have their dentures marked, which they may refuse. In Sweden, the dental laboratories report that they mark all dentures. The Swedish ID-Band has become the international standard and FDI accepted denture marking system, but recent research has indicated that this metal band is not resistant to very high temperatures. Since there is no international consensus regarding the matter we suggest that new materials should be explored.
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