Lab Guidelines for Work Models

Below is a list of helpful guidelines for both Parklund Labs and your office. These are to ensure a proper fit of appliances, no mix ups of cases, and optimal communication between our Lab and your office.

Prior to pouring in plaster, please check impression to ensure that there are no voids in alginate. This will prevent excess plaster and poor definition of model. Also, make sure that all teeth, palate, floor of mouth and soft tissue are clearly in impression.

1.      1.  Bases on work models should be small; this will cut down on the cost of   postage.

2.      2.  Be sure the posterior teeth are fully erupted and clear of excess plaster,   for clasping requested. An alternate type of clasping is sometimes necessary when teeth are not fully erupted.

3.      3.  Models should be clear of air bubbles and excess plaster.

4.      4.  Be sure that there is adequate room for “clasp legs” and acrylic on the lingual surfaces

5.      5.  Patient’s name should be written in marker on the bottom of model, this will prevent mix-ups. Permanent marker is preferred, as pencil will fade during the curing process for the acrylic.

6.      6.  Wrap models carefully in bubble wrap when sending them to us. Teeth sometimes break off during shipping.

7.      7.  If using an office stamp, please stamp all pages of prescription.

8.      8.  If you are a new doctor, using our lab, completely fill out the prescription slip. Please include office name, address, and phone number. Also preferred appliance information such as clasping, color, etc. can be included and kept on file.

These suggestions will help ensure that you receive the high quality appliances that you have come to expect.

Thank you for choosing Parklund Labs, Inc. 

The Staff of Parklund Labs

 Parklund Labs Inc
4 Abbott Place
Millbury, MA  01527
1-800-R-HAWLEY (742-9539)