Processing a denture is usually performed using a lost-wax technique whereby the form of the

final denture, including the acrylic denture teeth, is invested in stone. This investment is then
heated, and when it melts the wax is removed through a spruing channel. The remaining cavity is
then either filled by forced injection or pouring in the uncured denture acrylic, which is either a
heat cured or cold-cured type. During the processing period, heat cured acrylicsalso called
permanent denture acrylicsgo through a process called polymerization, causing the acrylic
materials to bond very tightly and taking several hours to complete. After a curing period, the
stone investment is removed, the acrylic is polished, and the denture is complete. The end result
is a denture that looks much more natural, is much stronger and more durable than a cold cured
temporary denture, resists stains and odors, and will last for many years.