mold is prepared with a release agent prior to adding the resin to ensure that the hardened acrylic can be easily removed once the process is completed a sheet of separating film between the acrylic and the model is also helpful in this regard the denturist then mixes the appropriate resin compounds in liquid form upon drying the resin hardens to a durable finish this resin mixture is packed into the mold this method is more prone to air bubbles than hand packing once the mold is packed to the denturist 39 s satisfaction it is heated to initiate the chemical reaction which causes the resin to harden after the heating is done and the mold has cooled the mold is broken apart so the denture may be removed the denture is then put in the model of the patient 39 s mouth to ensure that it fits and that the bite is good because of the number of processing steps there may be a slight discrepancy in the fit usually just a minor grinding and smoothing of surfaces is all that is necessary to make the denture fit correctly at this point if the denture is the removable type it is ready for use implants require additional preparatory steps before they can be used in one procedure the denturist must drill the appropriate holes in the jaw bone and attach an anchor after three to six months when the hole has.