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Ever heard of Loctite glue for dental implants?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of Loctite glue in the context of dental implants, exploring its effectiveness and appropriateness for such applications. Participants share anecdotes and opinions about various adhesives and their experiences with them, including comparisons to other products.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants mention using Loctite for various applications, suggesting it is a strong adhesive.
- One participant humorously suggests that Loctite could be used to fix a dental implant, indicating a casual attitude towards its application in dentistry.
- Others express skepticism about using Loctite, with one participant advocating for JB WELD as a superior threadlocker and noting common issues with under-tightening bolts.
- Several participants share humorous anecdotes related to military experiences and the use of adhesives in those contexts.
- There is a mention of the historical context of using certain adhesives in the Navy, highlighting a ban on some products due to their association with drug paraphernalia.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of using Loctite for dental implants, with some advocating for its use while others suggest alternatives. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best adhesive for this specific application.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying levels of familiarity with adhesives, and there are references to specific experiences that may not apply universally. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and personal opinions rather than established practices in dental care.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring adhesive options for dental applications, as well as those interested in informal exchanges about practical uses of adhesives in various fields, including military contexts.
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As a young sailor technician (ICFN E-3 - I Can't Fix Nothing - senior to E-2 ICFA - I Can Fix Anything), I learned; "If it moves, salute it. If you can't salute it, then paint it. If you can't paint it, then throw it over the side."
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nsaspook
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When tape fails it's time for the big guns.
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Doug Huffman said:
That's the Navy version. In the Army, it's "If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it green."
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Then there's Loctite Red
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Skip the red stuff. JB WELD is a better threadlocker and most people under-tighten bolts causing them not to cold weld so you need a Crescent-Hammer.
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nsaspook said:Skip the red stuff. JB WELD is a better threadlocker and most people under-tighten bolts causing them not to cold weld so you need a Crescent-Hammer.
ahhh the micro adjuster
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LOL Mark, funny, you as a mentor, should post that ... isn't that what you guys use to close wayward threads ?Mark44 said:
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nsaspook said:When tape fails it's time for the big guns.
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Ohh yeah ! what would we do without zip ties ??!
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Almost forgot one. It's useful after the job too.
During the 70's the Navy defacto banned them as drug paraphernalia with the exception of two groups. Doc's and electronic techs. We usually had several clipped to our bell-bottoms just to spin-up the officers.
During the 70's the Navy defacto banned them as drug paraphernalia with the exception of two groups. Doc's and electronic techs. We usually had several clipped to our bell-bottoms just to spin-up the officers.
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Ya got to love Loctite, I told the guy doing my dental implant just Loctite the screw back into the socket and forget the tooth, he asked "what is Loctite?". The guy is dry as a popcorn fart. My dentist and his assistant thought it was a good idea until they figured out it would cost them money. We glue models together with it, just the best stuff available.
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