Gypsum products: plaster, stone, die materials
Dental Materials · Dental (BDS)
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Patient: A 25-year-old man needs a gold crown on his upper molar. Steps: 1. The dentist makes an impression of the tooth using a rubber-like material. 2. In the lab, the dentist chooses High-Strength Die Stone because it is hard and won't break. 3. The dentist mixes the stone with exact water proportions. 4. The stone is poured into the impression using a vibrator to remove bubbles. 5. After one hour, the stone model is removed. Outcome: The model is a perfect hard replica of the tooth, allowing the lab to shape the crown precisely. Follow-up: The crown fits perfectly at the next appointment.
Related topics
- Introduction: biocompatibility, standards and specifications
- Physical properties: stress, strain, hardness, wear
- Mechanical properties: strength, elasticity, fatigue, creep
- Impression materials: alginate, elastomers — silicone, polyether
- Waxes: inlay, baseplate, boxing waxes
- Dental cements: zinc oxide eugenol, zinc phosphate, glass ionomer