FLASKS
FAQs
-What is a flask?
A flask is the alignment container that the denture is seated inside of, in lab plaster, to be relined.
-What do I need to get started?
The only things you need to get started are a validated mill, a validated scanner, a validated toolset with the correct tool positions, and a 35mm PMMA disc.
-What size disc do I need?
You need a 35mm PMMA disc.
-Where do I get my flask file for the mill?
During sign-up, you can select your machine type. Based on that configuration, a flask file for you mill is selected, and will be available to download at the top of the Relines home page.
-How long is the flask good for?
The flask is reusable, and can be used for as many reline cycles as you are comfortable with. Inspect the flask after each use, but as long as there are no visible cracks and the posts are in good shape, the flask is good to go!
-What kind of mill should I use?
Currently we offer support for Roland, Redon, and Arum machines, but we may be able to work with other mills that are still being validated. Please contact us to get a list of upcoming machines.
-Why cant the flask be removed from the holder?
The flask must stay with the holder and the machine because of calibration on the machine. Calibrations can vary significantly between machines, so in order to maintain accurate intaglio surfaces that dont affect the midline or occlusion.
RELINES
FAQs
Milling Your Relines
-What do I need to mill my reline?
In order to mill your reline you will first need a flask. The flask file is provided based on the machine configuration you selected during sign up. During signup, you should have also been prompted to select a toolset and confirmed the positions of the tools in your magazine. Once you have that, you need a desktop or an intra oral scanner to scan the entire disc. Once the scan looks good, upload the scan to LabPilot and wait for the reline job to finish calculating.
-How do I know if my case is above the top of the Flask?
You should be able to see any part of your scan appear yellow if it is above the top of the Flask. There should be an associated measurement that lets you know how much higher your case is in millimeters.
-What do I do if my case is above the top of the Flask?
If your case exceeds the height of the Flask, you will have to preform a local pour up to the 'overpour' height shown in the viewer. If you have acknowledged the required pour up, the sequence will compensate for the extra material, and will mill the required area.
-What are some of the main things I should consider when doing the 'Pour Up'?
If you pour acrylic up higher than the prescribed pour up shown in the viewer, it could potentially cause a collision with the spindle inside your mill. Ensure that the pour up is within 1mm of the height on the screen, and be sure that the you do not under pour the area or the tissue surface may not fit correctly.
-Will the pour up add much time to the reline milling job?
The pour up will add some time to the reline milling job, and that time will scale based on the height of the pour up required.
-What should I do if my case fails the alignment check?
Step 1: If a case fails the alignment check, inspect each one of the alignment posts to ensure the correct element has been selected. The most important part of the selection is ensuring the top plane of the post is selected.
Step 2: If the case still fails the alignment check, it most likely means the scan quality is too low, or a post was not fully scanned. Rescan the whole case, making sure to include the alignment posts, then resubmit as a new case. Cases are only billed on approval, so you are able to submit as many scans as you need to get the required result.
Step 3: If the case continues to fail, even after submitting a new scan, please contact LabPilot. For a small fee, one of our support staff will guide you through the process and help rectify any issues you might be having.
-Are there any tips or tricks I should know?
-Using a small amount of separator or Vaseline on the inside surface of the flask will help when separating the lab plaster from the inside of the flask.