Denture curing units can be found in any dental lab and are a final step in denture production. These dental curing units keep the dentures at a specific temperature for a specific time to enable the curing or setting of denture materials. Curing hardens the materials in the denture mold to the form of a denture. A denture curing unit should be made of a strong and durable metal like stainless steel. Some boast a seamless construction to prevent any steam or water from escaping during the curing process. They very in size and can cure 4-16 flasks. Denture curing machines can sometimes be used for other purposes like wax softening and washout.