9. Trim and sand the flexible socket to the desired
proximal trim line.
10. Place the flexible socket back into the
laminated socket.
11. Trace the top edge of the flexible socket onto the
laminated socket as shown at right.
12. Remove the flexible socket
13. Sand and polish the laminated socket edges so
that the finished laminated socket is 1/8" (3 mm)
higher than the flexible socket everywhere except
in the posterior area, where the laminated socket
should blend to match the flexible socket.
14. Remove the flexible socket.
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Socket Finishing
1/8" (3 mm)
Blend