Dimensional changes of ring-shaped pattern. (1/4)

Ring shaped wax patterns, having the same outside diameter and different inside diameters, were invested with a gypsum-bonded cristobalite investment. The wax pattern was eliminated in an electric furnace at 120 degrees C. A fusible alloy with a melting point of 47 degrees C was cast at room temperature. The dimensional deviations between the fusible alloy casting and the wax pattern were calculated using the inside diameter, ring width and outside diameter. On the other series, a gold alloy casting of the same size was fabricated in the usual manner of the dental precise casting procedure, and the dimension was compared with that of the wax pattern. In the comparison of 2 types of patterns, dimensional change by setting expansion was different. Dimensional change of the small inside diameter specimen differed at 3 portions measured, but that of the large inside diameter specimen was comparable at 3 portions. Concerning the resultant gold alloy casting, dimensional change at the outside diameter differed from each other, but those at ring width and inside diameter were comparable to each other. The difference in the inside diameter influenced dimensional change by setting expansion as well as that of the resultant casting.  (+info)

Effect of the use of die spacer on the marginal fit of copings cast in NiCr, NiCrBe and commercially pure titanium. (2/4)

The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of using die spacers on the marginal fit of NiCr (M1) and NiCrBe (M2) alloys and commercially pure titanium (cpTi) (M3) copings cast by the lost wax technique. Using a metal matrix, 45 resin added extra hard type IV stone models were obtained for the fabrication of wax patterns under the following conditions: no die spacer (A), with one die spacer layer (B) and with two die spacer layers (C), with five repetitions for each condition (alloy x die). Each die was waxed and the wax patterns were invested as per manufacturer's instructions. Three wax patterns were embedded in each casting ring, each corresponding to one of the conditions. Each coping, seated to the metal matrix by a seating pressure standardizing device (SPSD), was taken to an optical microscope for measurement of marginal discrepancy. The obtained data (microm) were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey' test (a=5%). There was statistically significant difference (p<0.05) among the materials (M1=110.67; M2=130.33 and M3=148.33). Regarding the use of the die spacer, there was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) among the three conditions (A=162.00; B=131.06 and C=96.67). It was concluded that there is less marginal discrepancy with two die spacer layers.  (+info)

A comparison of the accuracy of patterns processed from an inlay casting wax, an auto-polymerized resin and a light-cured resin pattern material. (3/4)

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Dimensional changes of MOD mold cavity corresponding to the degree of setting expansion. (4/4)

The correlation between the degree of linear setting expansion and the dimensional changes in a mold space was examined. The dimensional changes in the mold were determined by investing the MOD-type wax pattern using a die-investing material of which the degree of the setting expansion was controlled by diluting a concentration of colloidal silica solution. The wax was eliminated in an electric furnace at 130 degrees C and a fusible alloy, m.p. 48 degrees C, was cast into the mold space at room temperature. The dimensions of the wax pattern and the casting were compared. The degree of linear setting expansion was measured in a paper ring by means of a dial gauge. A high correlation was found between the dimensional changes of the mold space and the degree of the linear setting expansion. The expansion was highest at the axiogingival portion while those at both the axial dimension and the occlusal dimension were smallest. Linear regression lines (Y = AX + B) revealed the differences in the expansion mode at both the external and internal portions to show a discrepancy in value B.  (+info)