Step-by-Step Instructions for Sporting Smiles Impression Trays
IMPRESSION TRAYS
STEP 1 CHECK SIZING
- Put the Tray in your mouth
- Move it back and forth
- There must be equal distance between the tray and your teeth
- Your teeth must be centered
STEP 2 ADJUST TRAY
- Adjustments may NOT be needed
- Comes pre-sized as Medium
- Reduce by pushing sides together
- Increase by pulling sides apart
- Your teeth must be centered
STEP 3 SNAPPING TRAY
- Snapping is USUALLY NOT needed
- ONLY snap if too long
- If you snap the tray and your molars are not captured they will NOT be usable
Get your impressions pre-approved before mailing them back. Send photos of your impressions to [email protected]
PUTTY AND BITING
STEP 1 MIX THE PUTTY
- Putty must be room temperature
- Mix parts A & B together until uniform (Max 25 Seconds)
- NO white putty should be visible
STEP 2 MAKE A TUBE
- Immediately roll the putty
- Make a 5 inch cylinder shape tube
- Get ready to fill the tray
- Putty must fill the tray completely
STEP 3 REFERENCE MARK
- Use a straight edge to mark where your front teeth will bite down
- Use a mirror to help guide you to the reference mark
STEP 4 BITE AND WAIT
- Tray must be parallel with teeth
- Use thumbs to push hard and evenly on rear canine teeth
- Lip must be outside the tray
- Remove ONLY after 4 minutes