Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers of Top 10 Casting Accessories
| Item Name | Package Quantity | Maximum Temperature | Color | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPS Object Fix | – | – | – | – |
| Perfect Pegs | – | 2200°F | – | – |
| ZCAD Poly Splint | – | – | Clear | – |
| Miraflux Electric | 1/Pkg | 900°F | White | 2 oz |
| Tri-Dynamics | – | – | – | – |
| Standard Hooded | 1/Pkg | – | – | – |
| Conical Crucible | – | – | – | – |
| Perfec-Flo Solder | 1/Pkg | – | – | 6 DWT |
| Cast Lining Tape | – | 3400°F | – | – |
| Casting Rings | – | – | – | – |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features and Other Things of Top 10 Casting Accessories
| Item Name | Features | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| IPS Object Fix | Auxiliary firing paste with different viscosities to support all-ceramic restorations during firing and crystallization | Stabilize and secure the restorations on the silicon nitride support pins or directly on the silicon nitride firing tray, easily applied and removable after the firing procedure |
| Perfect Pegs | Hold crowns and bridges in place during the furnacing process, allow for close placement while providing stability | Ideal for use with Emax and Zirconia restorations, can be fired up to 2200°F |
| ZCAD Poly Splint | Therapeutic medical device solution for profitable CAD/CAM manufacture of precise and predictable splintble splint and sleep devices | High degrees of patient comfort, superior impact strength and wear resistance |
| Miraflux Electric | Paste flux that protects metals from oxidation while heating and assists in the flow of soldering | Flows at 900°F, used on gold, silver, or stainless steel |
| Tri-Dynamics | Fit centrifual casting machines, including Kerr and Emesco, designed with a flat inner table to allow for less turbulence, coded for easy identification | – |
| Standard Hooded | Used in induction furnaces, fits in standard type Kerr, Lucas, and Emesco casting machines | – |
| Conical Crucible | Used to create molds, made of durable, reinforced plastic | – |
| Perfec-Flo Solder | Triple thickness to reduce electrical resistance and provides uniform heat distribution, will not overheat, ball up or oxidize | Ideal for orthodontic applications, attachments and all partial repairs, solder’s capillary action guarantees deep penetration, precise control and high strength |
| Cast Lining Tape | Asbestos-free, made from high purity refractory fibers with a melting point of 3400°F | – |
| Casting Rings | Made of special stainless steel, remain precision-fitted and stable in size even after repeated heatings, does not flake, corrode or peel away | Have an unusually long life |
Top 10 Plaster Traps and Accessories in Dentistry
1. Ivoclar IPS Object Fix Auxiliary Firing Paste
IPS Object fix flow and putty are auxiliary firing pastes with different viscosities to support all-ceramic restorations during firing and crystallization.
- Pastes are used to stabilize and secure the restorations on the silicon nitride support pins or directly on the silicon nitride firing tray
- Easily applied
- Removable after the firing procedure
2. Dental Creations Perfect Pegs Ceramic Firing Pegs
Perfect Pegs Ceramic Firing Pegs hold crowns and bridges in place during the furnacing process. They allow for close placement while providing stability.
- Ideal for use with Emax and Zirconia restorations
- Can be fired up to 2200° F
3. ZCAD™ Poly Splint™ by Harvest Dental Products
ZCAD™ Poly Splint™ is a therapeutic medical device solution for profitable CAD/CAM manufacture of precise and predictaoly Splintble splint and sleep devices, characterized by high degrees of patient comfort, superior impact strength and wear resistance.
4. Miraflux Electric Soldering Flux
Miraflux Electric Soldering Flux is a paste flux that protects metals from oxidation while heating and assists in the flow of soldering.
- Flows at 900°F
- Used on gold, silver or stainless steel
Color: White
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 2 oz Jar
5. Tri-Dynamics Crucibles by Keystone Industries
Tri-Dynamics Crucibles fit centrifugal casting machines, including Kerr and Emesco. It’s designed with a flat inner table to allow for less turbulence. This crucible is coded for easy identification.
6. Standard Hooded Crucible 31
Standard Hooded Crucible #31 is used in induction furnaces. It fits in standard-type Kerr, Lucas, and Emesco casting machines.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
7. Conical Crucible Formers by Whip-Mix Corporation
Conical Crucible Formers and clear plastic rings are used to create molds. The formers are made of durable, reinforced plastic.
8. Perfec-Flo Solder, 6 DWT
Perfec-Flo Solder has a triple thickness to reduce electrical resistance and provides uniform heat distribution.
- Will not overheat, ball up or oxidize
- Ideal for orthodontic applications, attachments, and all partial repairs
- Solder’s capillary action guarantees deep penetration, precise control, and high strength
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 6 DWT
9. Cast Lining Tape by A.D.S. Inc
- Ceramic fiber tape is asbestos free and made from high-purity refractory fibers (not cellulose) with a melting point of 3400°F
- Available in rolls to fit all casting rings
10. Casting Rings by Whip-Mix Corporation
Casting Rings are used in dental restoration processes.
- Made of a special stainless steel
- Will remain precision-fitted and stable in size even after repeated heatings
- Does not flake, corrode or peel away, thus they have an unusually long life
