Comparison Table for Porcelain Brushes
| Brush Name | Manufacturer | Bristle Material | Handle Material | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Red Sable Brushes | Patterson Dental Supply | Red Sable | Unspecified | Exceptional quality, Made in the USA |
| Red Sable Brushes | Dixon Inc | Red Sable | Wood | Pure red sable tip, Seamless aluminum ferrule |
| Takanishi Acrylic Bristle Brushes | Renfert Dental Corp | Acrylic | Unspecified | Tapered bristles, Identical smoothness, Densely packed bristles, No splitting or splaying of bristles, Ergonomic handle |
| Kolinsky Brushes | Renfert Dental Corp | Kolinsky | Unspecified | Natural Kolinsky red sable bristles, Fine and flexible brush tips, Optimum liquid reservoir, Different brush sizes available |
| DuraLay Sable Brush | Reliance Dental Manufacturing | Sable | Unspecified | Used to mix and apply DuraLay Inlay Pattern Resin |
| Takanishi Stain Brushes | Renfert Dental Corp | Acrylic | Unspecified | Tapered bristles, Identical smoothness, Densely packed bristles, No splitting or splaying of bristles, Ergonomic handle |
| Genius Porcelain Brush | Renfert Dental Corp | Kolinsky | Unspecified | Multifunctional handle, Protective sleeve, Elasticity, Fine tip shape |
| Ceramicus | Renfert Dental Corp | Unspecified | Unspecified | Special brush material with superior properties, Remains perfectly formed, Sufficient tension force, Optimally moistens powder |
| Angled and Flat Red Sable Brushes | Dixon Inc | Red Sable | Wood | 45° angled tip, Can rest hand on bench while working with brush |
| Biobond® Porcelain Brushes – Flat (not listed) | Unspecified | Unspecified | Unspecified | Unspecified |
Top 10 Porcelain Stains for Dental Labs
1. Patterson® Red Sable Brushes
Product Description
Patterson® Red Sable Brushes are high-quality brushes designed for precise application of tints and stains to ceramic dental restorations, allowing for a highly realistic and natural appearance.
Product Overview
Crafted with red sable bristles, these brushes offer excellent control and flexibility for detailed work. Ideal for dental technicians, they are commonly used during the final shading and customization of ceramic crowns, bridges, and veneers.
Key Features
- Made with genuine red sable hair for precision and durability
- Excellent handling for tinting and detail work
- Provides a smooth, consistent application of color
- Designed specifically for ceramic restorations
- Made in the USA
Common Applications
- Hand-tinting and custom shading of ceramic crowns and bridges
- Application of stains and glazes in lab settings
- Detailed aesthetic work on veneers and prosthetics
Technical Specifications
- Brush Type: Red Sable
- Application: Ceramic tinting
- Country of Manufacture: USA
- Brand: Patterson®
Customer Ratings
4.9/5 based on technician reviews for precision and ease of use
Customer Feedback
- Delivers fine detail with every stroke.
- A must-have for ceramic customization
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2. Red Sable Brushes – Dixon Inc
Product Description
Dixon Inc Red Sable Brushes are crafted for fine detail work in dental labs, featuring a pure red sable tip that offers exceptional precision and flexibility for tinting and staining ceramic restorations.
Product Overview
These high-performance brushes are designed with a seamless aluminum ferrule and a durable wooden handle. The red sable tip tapers to a needle point, allowing dental technicians to achieve intricate details with ease and control.
Key Features
- Pure red sable bristles for superior control
- Needle-point tip for precision application
- Seamless aluminum ferrule for durability
- Classic wood handle for comfortable grip
- Ideal for ceramic customization and detail work
Common Applications
- Staining and tinting ceramic restorations
- Finishing veneers and crowns in dental labs
- Artistic shading on prosthetics and bridges
Technical Specifications
- Brush Type: Red Sable
- Ferrule: Seamless aluminum
- Handle Material: Wood
- Brand: Dixon Inc
Customer Ratings
4.8/5 based on lab technician reviews
Customer Feedback
- Exceptional tip control—great for tight corners.
- Durable and smooth—makes ceramic work easier
3. Takanishi Acrylic Bristle Brushes – Renfert Dental Corp
Product Description
Takanishi Acrylic Bristle Brushes by Renfert Dental Corp are engineered for professional porcelain modeling, offering consistent performance and control through premium synthetic bristle construction.
Product Overview
These brushes feature densely packed, tapered acrylic bristles that maintain their shape without splitting or splaying. Each bristle is identically smooth, providing uniform flexibility and elasticity for precise ceramic application. The ergonomic, lightweight handle ensures comfortable handling for long procedures.
Key Features
- High-quality acrylic bristles for consistent modeling
- Tapered bristle tips stay pointed for precision work
- Uniform bristle smoothness for predictable results
- Permanent flexibility and elasticity
- Ergonomically shaped, lightweight handle
- Available in 12 different sizes to meet all modeling needs
Common Applications
- Porcelain layering and modeling
- Detailing ceramic crowns, veneers, and bridges
- Dental lab use for precision ceramic application
Technical Specifications
- Bristle Type: Acrylic
- Sizes Available: 12 brush sizes
- Handle: Ergonomic, lightweight
- Brand: Renfert Dental Corp
Customer Ratings
4.9/5 based on dental technician reviews
Customer Feedback
- Excellent for detailed porcelain layering—never loses shape.
- Comfortable to use for long sessions. Great value.
4. Kolinsky Brushes – Renfert Dental Corp
5. DuraLay Sable Brush – Reliance Dental Manufacturing Co
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DuraLay Sable Brushes are used to mix and apply DuraLay Inlay Pattern Resin.
6. Takanishi Stain Brushes – Size 00 and 000
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Takanishi Stain Brushes are high quality acrylic bristle brushes used for porcelain modeling.
- Tapered bristles always ensure brush remains pointed
- Each bristle is identical in its smoothness
- Densely packed bristles do not split or splay
- Porcelain lies nicely on the bristles
- Permanent, even flexibility and elasticity
- Ergonomically shaped, light brush handle
7. Genius Porcelain Brush – Renfert Dental Corp
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Genius Porcelain Brush is a high-quality porcelain brush with a multifunctional handle used for processing porcelain. Natural A1 Kolinsky quality bristles are closely packed to form a fine point.
- Unique grip designed with nonslip surface and ergonomic design
- Protective sleeve in the handle is slipped easily over the tip to protect bristles
- Store brush standing on its tip to prevent porcelain deposits and splaying of tip bristles
- High degree of elasticity for ideal takeup of large and small amounts of porcelain material
- Long lasting due to high quality and robust bristles
- Fine tip shape for anterior individualization and shaping the occlusal surface
8. Ceramicus – Renfert Dental Corp
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Ends the discussion about natural or synthetic hairs. New-type brush bristles – exclusively from Renfert – with properties superior to both types of brush known so far. This special material and the manufacturing process to create the CERAMICUS finally provide what specialists in porcelain aesthetics really need:
- A brush tip which remains perfectly formed
- Sufficient tension force for picking up larger amounts of porcelain
- Moistening the porcelain powder optimally
- Build up interdental regions without the use of a metal instrument
- Direct working procedures; no need to rinse continually, saves time and allows concentrated working
9. Angled And Flat Red Sable Brushes – Dixon Inc
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Angled and Flat Red Sable Brushes have a 45° angled tip so that your hand can rest on the bench while working with these brushes.
10. Biobond® Porcelain Brushes – Flat
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Biobond® Porcelain Brushes are high-quality brushes for porcelain handling. The remarkable Permalon™ fibers stay “like new” long after sable brushes.
