Table 1: Comparison of Dental Dowel Pins by Quantity
| Item | Quantity | Material | Additional Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pindex Accessories | N/A | Synthetic Sleeves | Used with Pindex System | Check website |
| Mainstay Dowel Pin System | 1000 | Plastic, Rubber | Flat side design, Tapered design, Rubber end cap, Stabilizes quadrant models | Check website |
| Bi-V-Pins with Sleeve | N/A | Metal Sleeve | V-shaped profile, 2 guidance pins, No penetration of plaster into the sleeve | Check website |
| MR Dual Pin and Sleeve | 1000 | Metal Sleeve | Abrasion resistant, High-luster plating | Check website |
| Double Dowel Pins with Sleeves | 1000 | N/A | Twin pins with die guards, No distortion | Check website |
| Patterson Stabilizing Pins | 1000 | Plastic | Micro-rib retention, Super accurate die seat, No glue needed | Check website |
| Pindex Accessories Carbide Drills | 3 | N/A | Used with Pindex System, Carbide Drills | Check website |
| Bi-Pin with Sleeves | N/A | Metal Sleeve | Long model pin with 2 guidance pins, Conical pin shape, Easy gliding into the end position | Check website |
| Main Stay ll Dual Dowel Pin | 1000 | Protective Sleeve, Rubber | Protective sleeve and tapered dual pins, Rubber end cap, Stabilizes quadrant models | Check website |
| Pin-Pals Dowel End Protectors | 1000 | Flexible rubber | Protects dowel pins, Aids in easy removal of preparation | Check website |
Table 2: Comparison of Dental Dowel Pins by Features
| Item | Pin Material | Pin Type | Pin Coating | Pin Size | Pin Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pindex Accessories | N/A | Synthetic Sleeves | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mainstay Dowel Pin System | N/A | Dual Pins | N/A | N/A | 1000 |
| Bi-V-Pins with Sleeve | N/A | Model Pin with V-shaped profile | High-luster nickel plating | N/A | N/A |
| MR Dual Pin and Sleeve | N/A | Dual Pins | High-luster plating | N/A | 1000 |
| Double Dowel Pins with Sleeves | N/A | Twin Pins | N/A | N/A | 1000 |
| Patterson Stabilizing Pins | N/A | Model Pin | N/A | N/A | 1000 |
| Pindex Accessories Carbide Drills | N/A | Carbide Drills | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Bi-Pin with Sleeves | N/A | Model Pin with 2 guidance pins | High-luster nickel plating | N/A | N/A |
| Main Stay ll Dual Dowel Pin | N/A | Dual Pins | N/A | N/A | 1000 |
| Pin-Pals Dowel End Protectors | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1000 |
Top 10 Dental Alloy Miscellaneous
1. Pindex® Accessories – Pins with Synthetic Sleeves
Pindex® accessories are parts for the Pindex System that assist in the precise fabrication of models and parallel drill channels.
2. Mainstay™ Dowel Pin System
- Flat side design of the pins prevents rotation of the sectioned die
- The tapered design creates easy removal and replacement of solid pinned models
- Plastic sleeves protect from base stone abrasion and grip the dowel pin for positive indexing
- Rubber end cap eliminates the need for using a dowel bur
- End caps stabilize and prevent quadrant models from tipping over during basing
3. Bi-V-Pins With Sleeve – Renfert Dental Corp
Bi-V-Pins With Sleeve are narrow model pin with V-shaped profile and 2 guidance pins.
- Ideal when limited space is available
- Only 1 drilling per die
- Reduced production time of the model
- 2 guidance pins to prevent rotation
- Metal sleeve for low intrinsic mobility
- Even friction of all pins due to special coating technology
- Conical pin shape for direct removal of the pins
- No penetration of plaster into the sleeve
- No oxidation due to high-luster nickel plating
4. MR Dual Pin and Sleeve
The metal sleeve has a high luster plating that is abrasion resistant, allowing the pin to be removed and replaced frequently without any change to the relationship of the overall model.
5. Double Dowel Pins – With Sleeves
Double Dowel Pins from Keystone Industries are state-of-the-art twin pins with die guards and sleeves. They are easy to use with a Pindex machine.
- Added stability that eliminates rotation
- Extremely precise, no distortion
- Easily used with Pindex machine
6. Patterson® Stabilizing Pins
Patterson® Stabilizing Pins helps eliminate problems of poor contact.
- Micro-rib retention
- Super accurate die seat
- No glue needed,just seat and pour
- Plastic
- Made in the USA
7. Pindex® Accessories – Carbide Drills
Pindex® accessories are parts for the Pindex System that assist in the precise fabrication of models and parallel drill channels.
8. Bi-Pin with Sleeves – Renfert Dental Corp
Long model pin with 2 guidance pins for exact, rotation-free positioning of the die.
- Only 1 drilling per die
- Reduced production time of the model
- Even friction of all pins due to special coating technology
- Conical pin shape for direct removal of the pins
- Easy gliding into the end position
- No penetration of plaster into the sleeve
- No oxidation due to high-luster nickel plating
9. Main Stay ll – Dual Dowel Pin
Main Stay II is used for crown and bridge working models with sectioned removable dies to add stability of dual pin.
- Protective sleeve and tapered dual pins prevents reverse placement of sectioned dies
- Rubber end cap stabilizes quadrants or full arches models
- Protective sleeve grips the dowel pin creating positive indexing and protects base stone material from abrasion
10. Pin-Pals Dowel End Protectors
- Flexible rubber protectors aid in the easy removal of your preparation without mess or damage
- Simply slip Pin-Pals onto all your dowel pins and saves time and effort by eliminating the need for drilling out stone
