The size of your bubble matters

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Did you know that the size of your bubble matters?

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During activation, a bubble (also known as blister) forms in your frame prior to the actual socket fabrication under vacuum pressure.

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The length of this bubble should be allowed to form to two-thirds the length of the socket model.If you allow the thermoplastic to reach this level of activation, it will help to ensure even thickness throughout the device.

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Not achieving this level of activation, could result in an uneven thickness in the walls of the final socket.

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