Job Description:

• 1) Packs plastic material in molds to form base for full or partial dentures: Mixes specified amounts of plastic powder and chemical solution, using spatula.

• 2) Packs mixture around base of exposed artificial teeth and into cavities of mold sections.

• 3) Positions sheet of plastic or wax paper or foil over bottom of mold to permit separation of mold from denture.

• 4) Fits top section of mold over bottom and places assembly in press.

• 5) Starts press that forces sections together and compresses mixture around teeth to form reproduction of gums.

• 6) Removes model from press and trims excess plastic from mold, using knife.

• 7) Submerges mold in hot water for specified time to cure plastic.