Top 10 Duplicating Materials in Dentistry

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Table 1: Comparison of Numerical Data for Dental Lab Materials

Dental Lab MaterialPriceSizeWorking TimeSetting
Gingifast ElasticN/AN/AN/AN/A
Polyflex Duplicating$2327.5LN/AN/A
Gi-Mask Automix$55Refill KitN/A7 minutes
Excel Formula Lab$1860 ml Tube2-3 minutes8-10 minutes
Gi-Mask Automix$50Universal SeparatorN/A7 minutes
WiroGel M Hydrocolloid Duplicating$25710 kg TubN/AN/A
Excel Formula Lab$623.52 lb Tub2-3 minutes8-10 minutes
All-Purpose Duplicating$41Gallon BottleN/AN/A
Nobiloid All-Purpose$2082 Gallon PailN/AN/A
Wirosil Duplicating$135Refill PackN/AN/A

Table 2: Comparison of Key Features for Dental Lab Materials

Dental Lab MaterialTypeReproduction AccuracyDirect/Indirect TechniqueMaterial Type
Gingifast ElasticElasticHighBothA-Silicone
Polyflex DuplicatingDuplicating MaterialN/AN/AHydrocolloid
Gi-Mask AutomixGingival MaskN/ADirectN/A
Excel Formula LabLab PuttyFine-Grained, High DetailN/AN/A
Gi-Mask AutomixGingival MaskN/ADirectN/A
WiroGel M Hydrocolloid DuplicatingDuplicating MaterialVery HighN/AAgar-Agar Base
Excel Formula LabLab PuttyFine-Grained, High DetailN/AN/A
All-Purpose DuplicatingDuplicating MaterialQuality, ReversibleN/AN/A
Nobiloid All-PurposeDuplicating MaterialN/AN/AHydrocolloid
Wirosil DuplicatingDuplicating SiliconeExtremely AccurateN/ASilicone

Note: N/A denotes “not applicable” where data was not provided or not applicable.

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1. Gingifast Elastic, Elastic Type Gingival Reproduction for Fixed Prosthetics

Gingifast elastic, elastic type gingival reproduction for fixed prosthetics

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Gingifast Elastic from Zhermack is a laboratory A-silicone for gingival reproduction for models in fixed prostheses.

  • The high elastic module facilitates model removal and reinsertion
  • Excellent aesthetic result due to its translucency characterized by veining
  • Precision and dimensional stability
  • Can be used both with direct and indirect technique
  • Addition silicone formulation in a cartridge

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2. Polyflex® Duplicating Material

Polyflex® duplicating material, 7. 5 liter

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DENTSPLY Polyflex is a hydrocolloid material used for duplicating models or phosphate investments. Polyflex material can be used with ethyl-silicate investments.

Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 7.5 Liter


3. Gi-Mask® Automix New Formula

Gi-mask® automix new formula, refill kit

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Gi-Mask® Automix New Formula facilitates the preparation of esthetically excellent and perfectly functioning crown and bridge work. In addition, it helps to prepare ideal conditions for periodontal hygiene.

  • Automatically mixed and applied directly out of the cartridge
  • A short setting time of 7 minutes enables fast production of the gingival mask

4. Excel Formula® Lab Putty

Excel formula® lab putty – catalyst, 60 ml tube

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Excel Formula® Lab Putty introduces yet another level of performance and excellence to the lab. Excel Formula Lab Putty is a firmer material when set and maintains its shape and accuracy.

  • Fine-grained material provides great detail
  • Catalyst blends easily into putty, leaving hands grease-free
  • 2-3 minutes of working time/sets in 8-10 minutes
  • The formula features a longer mixing time, which allows for better integration of the catalyst into the base material

5. Gi-Mask® Automix New Formula

Gi-mask® automix new formula, universal separator

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Gi-Mask® Automix New Formula facilitates the preparation of esthetically excellent and perfectly functioning crown and bridge work. In addition, it helps to prepare ideal conditions for periodontal hygiene.

Gi-Mask® Automix New Formula is automatically mixed and applied directly from the cartridge. The short setting time of 7 minutes enables fast production of the gingival mask.


6. WiroGel M Hydrocolloid Duplicating Material

Wirogel m hydrocolloid duplicating material – blue/green, 10 kg tub

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WiroGel M from Bego is a natural duplicating material on an agar-agar base for investment material, plaster, and acrylic casting technique.

  • Very high reproduction accuracy
  • Color geared to contrast optimization for optimal process reliability
  • Thermo-stability of at least 30 days and 15 melting cycles
  • Applications of all phosphate-bonded investment materials, all good type 4 plasters, and diverse possible applications in connection with the acrylic casting technique

7. Excel Formula® Lab Putty

Excel formula® lab putty, 3. 52 lb tub

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Excel Formula® Lab Putty introduces yet another level of performance and excellence to the lab. With a great chemical makeup and Shore hardness of 85, you are guaranteed to receive strong and accurate results time after time.

  • Fine-grained material provides great detail and accuracy
  • 2-3 minutes of working time/sets in 8-10 minutes
  • Premium material at a competitive price

8. All-Purpose Duplicating Material

All-purpose duplicating material – reversible, gallon bottle

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This All-Purpose Duplicating Material can be used with all stone and investment models and also for pouring acrylic dentures.

  • A quality, reversible duplicating material for use with all investment types
  • Ideal for use with all duplicating conditioners
  • All-purpose
  • No wash required

9. Nobiloid All-Purpose Premixed Duplicating Material

Nobiloid all-purpose premixed duplicating material – blue, 2 gallon pail

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Nobiloid All-Purpose is a premixed, all-purpose reversible hydrocolloid duplicating material that can be used with all investment types. It can also be used to duplicate stone models.

Color: Blue
Latex Free: Yes
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 2 Gallon


10. Wirosil® Duplicating Silicone

Wirosil® duplicating silicone, refill pack

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Wirosil® is an addition-cured, 2-component silicone that reproduces master models extremely accurately due to its excellent dimensional stability. With economy flask and stabilization insert it enables work to be carried out easily and reliably without wasting material.

  • Ideal for duplicating milled areas in combination work
  • Mixing ratio: 1:1

Table 3: Comparison of Additional Comparable Information for Dental Lab Materials

Dental Lab MaterialPackaging TypeMelting CyclesThermo-StabilityLatex-Free
Gingifast ElasticCartridgeN/AN/AN/A
Polyflex DuplicatingPkgN/AN/AN/A
Gi-Mask AutomixRefill KitN/AN/AN/A
Excel Formula LabTubeN/AN/AN/A
Gi-Mask AutomixUniversal SeparatorN/AN/AN/A
WiroGel M Hydrocolloid DuplicatingTub15At least 30 daysN/A

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