Top 10 Duplicating Materials in Dentistry

Table 1: Comparison of Numerical Data for Dental Lab Materials

Table 2: Comparison of Key Features for Dental Lab Materials

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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