This document discusses the preparation and systems of dental dies, emphasizing the importance of accurate working casts with removable dies for high-quality restorations in prosthodontics. It covers definitions, requirements for dies, various materials used, and their compatibility with impression materials, along with different die preparation systems and methods. The conclusion highlights the significance of proper die material selection and manipulation for achieving accurate dental restorations.
Introduction to die preparation systems in prosthodontics, outlining key components and structure.
Importance of accurate die materials for restorations; die definitions, requirements, and properties.
Overview of materials for die fabrication including gypsum, electroplated dies, and their properties.
Recent advancements in die materials including polyurethane and ceramic die technologies.
Explains working casts with separate and removable dies; outlining pros, cons, and important methods.
Various dowel pin types and die preparation systems used in prosthetic dentistry for accuracy.
Details techniques for using dowel pins including pre and post pour methods of die preparation.
Describes various die systems including DI-LOK, ACCUTRAC, and ZEISER systems, highlighting benefits.
Overview of CAD/CAM systems in die making, emphasizing benefits of advanced digital techniques.Summarizes the importance of choosing die materials and techniques for accurate restorations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3.Requirements of a die
4. Materials used for fabrication of die
5. Compatibility of die materials with impression materials
6. Die systems
7. Different types of dowel pins
8. Different systems for dowel preparations
9. Conclusion
3.
INTRODUCTION
• An accurateworking cast with
removable dies is essential to
make a well fitting restoration.
• Detailed reproduction of die
materials for fixed prostheses
affects the accuracy of working
casts and is related to the
compatibility between the die
and impression materials
4.
Definitions
Die - Itis the positive replication of the form of a prepared tooth in any suitable
substance .
- GPT 7
Working cast- it is a master cast that reproduces the entire arch including the
prepared and unprepared teeth, relevant soft tissues, and edentulous areas.
Die pin / dowel pin – a metal pin used in stone casts to remove die sections and
replace them accurately in the original position
–GPT 8
5.
Requirements of adie
• Reproduce the preparation exactly
• All surface should be adequately duplicated
• Avoid voids in the margins
• Adequate access to margin is imperative
• Adequately rigid
• Compatibility with the impression materials
• Mechanical properties-
A) High strength to reduce the likelihood of accidental breakage
B) Abrasion resistance so that the die can withstand the manipulative procedures during
carving of wax pattern
• Economical
• Easy to use
6.
Materials used forfabrication of die
• Gypsum products-
A) Type IV (High strength) dental stone
B) Type V (High strength and expansion) dental stone
• Electroformed dies-
A) Electroplated Copper
B) Electroplated silver
• Epoxy resins
• Silico-phosphate cement
• Amalgam dies
• Ceramic dies
• Metal sprayed dies
7.
Compatibility with impressionmaterials -
Dental stone Impression compound
Zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE)
Alginate
Impression plaster when used with separator
Rubber base material
Electroplated Cu Impression compound
Electroplated Ag Polysulphide
Rubber base material
Epoxy resin Rubber base material
Resin Polyether
Polysulphide
Addition silicone
8.
Gypsum products
1. Theseare the most commonly used materials
2. 2 CaSO4 . 2H2O (CaSO4).H2O + 3H2O
1. Generally
compatibly with all
impression materials
2. Have the ability to
reproduce fine detail
and sharp margins
3. Dimensional
accuracy and stability
are good
4. Produces consistent
results
5. Easy to use.
6. inexpensive
Type IV is
susceptible to
abrasion during
carving of wax
pattern
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Calcium sulphate dihydrate Calcium sulphate
hemihydrate
9.
Electroplated dies
1. Metaldies can be made by copper plating, compound impression or silver plating,
rubber base impression, when a die is made in this manner the process is referred to
as electroplating
2. The areas to be plated are first coated with finely powdered silver or graphite to
make them conduct electricity, and the impression is then placed in an electroplating
bath. A layer of pure metal is deposited on the impression and is supported with type
IV stone or resin.
3. Polyether impressions, because of their hydrophilic nature, imbibe water and
become distorted; they therefore cannot be plated accurately
10.
1. No expansionand
contraction occur with these,
unless the impression
material shrinks before the
initial plating is deposited
2. Electroformed dies have
higher strength hardness and
abrasion resistance
3. Allows satisfactory
finishing and polishing of
metal restoration on the die
1. Time consuming
2. Special equipment is
needed
3. Not compatible with all
impression materials
4. Expensive
5. Precaution needed
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
11.
Copper plating procedure
1.Copper plated dies – compound or addition silicone rubber
impressions
2. Surface of the impression material is treated so that it
conducts electricity, this process is called metallizing
3. Coated impression is made cathode and copper plate is
made anode
4. Immersed in electrolytic solution of copper sulphate with
alcohol / phenol and current of 15 amp is applied for 10 hrs.
12.
Silver plating
1. Indicatedfor polysulphide polyether, silicone rubber
impression material
2. Current applied is less than copper plating ~ 5mamp
3. Similar to Cu plating
4. Cathode- impression coated with Ag / graphite
5. Anode – silver plate
6. Electrolytic solution – alkaline solution of silver
cyanide with potassium cyanide & potassium
carbonate in distilled water
Precaution:-
• Care must be taken to avoid the addition of acids to the cyanide solution, which can cause release of cyanide
vapour a death chamber gas.
• Cu plating should not be done in the same area where Ag plating is done, because the risk of contamination of
Ag plating solution with acidic Cu plating solution
13.
Amalgam die
1. Theyare made by packing the amalgam into
impression made of impression compound
2. Material of choice previously but replaced by
electroplated dies
3. Resistant to abrasion
ADVANTAGES
1. Dies made of amalgam exhibit superior
strength, resistance to abrasion and
reproduce fine details and sharp margins
2. Can be packed only to a rigid
impression
DISADVANTAGES
1.Dimensional accuracy may vary from one die to other
2. Time required for fabricating is lengthy (procedure=30min
;hardening of die = 12-24hrs)
3.High thermal conductivity so it can cool the pattern rapidly
which may cause distortion of the pattern {so to overcome it
the die should be warmed}
14.
Silico - phosphatecement
1. Similar to the filling and cementing material
2. Powder is a mixture of silicate powder and zinc oxide liquid
contains phosphoric acid
Strength and surface hardness 1. It contracts during setting
2. May be dimensionally inaccurate
3. Loss of water on standing, since
viscosity of these materials is high
4. Presence of surface voids can
occur
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
15.
Epoxy resin (polymers)
1.Used with polyether, polysulphide or silicone
2. Hardener polyamine causes polymerization
3. Epoxy resin cannot be used with water containing agar and alginate materials because
water retards the polymerization of the resin.
4. Viscous when poured, porosity can occur
1. Abrasion resistance
2. Less brittle than die
stones
3. Can be carved at
room temp.
1. Shrinkage on
polymerization
2. Less dimensional
stability
3. Expensive
4. Very viscous when
poured hence cause
porosity
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
16.
Metal sprayed dies
•Bismuth- tin alloy which melts at 138 ̊C can be sprayed directly on to an impression
to form a metal shell which can be filled with dental stone & solidify at 30 pounds
of pressure
ADVANTAGE
a metal coated die can be obtained rapidly
from elastomeric impression materials
DISADVANTAGE
the alloy is soft, care is taken to
prevent abrasion of the die
17.
POLYURETHANE
It isthe most accurate, strongest and cleanest die material than die stone
and epoxy
Silicone impression material is used
Properties-
• No noticeable shrinkage or expansion
• More accurate than epoxy
• Water resistant
• Superior mechanical properties
Uses-
• Long span bridges, inlay, onlay
• Excellent for scanning
• Fabricating CAD/CAM models
• Shoulder and partial crown preparations
18.
Ceramic die materials
Recent advance in die materials
Porcelain inlays, onlays, veeners
Manipulation-
• Supplied as powder and liquid system
• Mixed into paste and vibrated into the impression and allowed to set for an
hour and then fired at 600 ̊C for 8 min to produce a strong die
19.
Working cast with
separatedie
01 Working cast with a
removable die
02
Die Systems - Two basic die systems
20.
Working cast withseparate die
Advantages
1. Simple to fabricate a cast and
die
2. Maintains fixed and immovable
relationship between the
abutments
3. Easier to obtain physiologically
harmonious restoration contours
when fabricating wax pattern
Disadvantages
1. Wax pattern should be
transferred from one to the other
2. Can be used only with
elastomeric impression
Obtained from –
• Separate impressions
• Pouring an elastomeric full arch impression twice
first cast is used for the fabrication of die
This technique can be used only with elastomeric impression, since hydrocolloid is torn and distorted
too much for the 2nd pour
21.
8
Stone is addedto the impression
in small increments above the
preparation
Tray is tilted to fill the
impression
Stone is added to the impression
so that base of the set stone will
be 1”
1”
22.
The die issmoothened
below the finish line with
discoid end of a tanner
carver
Shaping of the handle near
the finish line is completed
with a scalpel
The prepared finish line on the
die should be outlined with a red
pencil
23.
Working cast withremovable die
Requirements of removable die system –
1. Dies must return to their exact original positions
2. Die must remain stable, even inverted
3. Cast containg the dies must be easy to mount on an articulator
24.
Advantages
1. Die canbe removed from the
working cast
2. Convenient to use.
3. Eliminates discrepancies between
separate die and working cast
4. Eliminates discrepancies of relief
application
5. Wax pattern need not be removed
from die and transferred to the
working cast
Disadvantage
1. Risk of an error in the pattern if the
die does not reseat accurately in the
working cast.
25.
Method of repositioningthe die-
1. Pre pour technique – devices are
oriented into the impression before
pouring the stone
2. Post pour technique – devices are
oriented into the impression after
pouring the stone
1. Methods of repositioning die in its
working cast
2. Systems using pre formed plastic
trays without die pins
1 2
26.
Different types ofdowel pins
1. Tapered, flat sided brass dowel pin
2. Flat sided, stainless steel dowel pin
3. Curved, single dowel pin
4. Single dowels
5. Double dowels
6. Two separate dowels
7. Horizontal contact tracks and vertical ribs
Flat sided single dowel
Single curved dowel
Double straight
dowel with
common head
Two separate parallel
dowel
Keyed plastic out tray
27.
Systems for diepreparations
1. Straight dowel pin
2. Curved dowel pin
3. PINDEX system
4. DI-LOK system
5. ACCUTRAC (veeners)
6. ZEISER system
7. MONOTRAC ARTICULATION
28.
Straight dowel pin
1.Commonly used for many years
2. Brass dowel pin is used
1. Resists horizontal
displacement
2. Removable die facilitates
wax up and ceramic build
up
3. No special equipment
required
Technical skill is needed
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGE
29.
Sticky wax isused to stabilize the whole assembly
Dowel pins are placed over the preparation
in the impression using bobby pins
1. Type IV (high strength) or type V (high strength and expansion) dental stone is used.
2. Water and stone are first hand mixed till powder gets wet and then vacuum mixing is done for 15
sec.
3. First small amount of stone is placed on the side of the preparation and is vibrated till the stone
reaches the occlusal surface.
4. Add stone in small increments and build stone to a height of 1” or 2.5 cm to have adequate bulk.
Pouring impression
Paper clips
Bobby pins
1
2
3 4 5
Procedure for prepour technique
• Curved dowel is placed in the impression using finger pressure, through a
positioning bar
• The bar is oriented facio-lingually and the head of the dowel extends 1-2 mm into
the impression
• Straight pins are places through the positioning bar, on the facial and lingual
aspects of the impression, these are used for stabilization.
• Stone is poured into the impression
• Straight pins and positioning bar are removed after the stone is set
• Separating medium is applied and the cast is boxed
• Base is poured
• Dies are cut using a saw
• Dies are separated by tapping at the
protruding end of the curved dowel
• Post pourtechnique is used
• Reverse drill press is used to create a master cast
• The machine accurately drills parallel holes from the under side of the
trimmed cast
PINDEX System
38.
• Mark thefinish line with red pencil and be careful not to destroy the finish line
• Prepare the die with tungeston and rose head burs and sand paper
Die trim
DI – LOKTRAY
● A snap apart plastic tray
with internal orienting
grooves and notches is used
42.
1. Extremely
accurate
2. Re-usabletrays
3. No pins are
required
4. Impression is
poured once
5. Good for FMR
cases
1. Time consuming
2. Much cast
trimming is required
to accommodate
wide arch
3. Indexing are small
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
43.
ACCUTRAC
● The modeland base are
poured as one,
eliminating the additional
work when using pins and
sleeves
● It is a modification of a
plastic tray with internal
orientation grooves and
notches
45.
• One pourtechnique
• One universal tray size
• Economical
• Low base height
Advantages
46.
ZEISER SYSTEM
● Thedouble expansion of the base &
in the teeth leads to undesirable
heights and axial displacements of
the whole model
● In Zeiser model, the original
dimensions of the impression of on a
dimensionally stable base plane
transfer is done to avoid undesired
discrepancies
Trim the impressionSpray silicone spray on cones to separate the stone
Map pins
are used –
act as
guide for
placement
Retrieve the model by tapping
SILICONE SPRAY
53.
Section the models
Becausethere are no natural vertical stops, this particular case will require full tripod vertical stabilization to hold
solid centric location. A combination of plug-in vertical stop and Cast-In Place Stop Heads will be used
54.
The model isclosed
into the cup to dry fit
check for clearance
After the plaster has set up, remove the cup, rubber bands and break away the retainer tabs from the Stop Heads
to allow the articulator to open up
The Pic-Up
Cup is
poured with
dental
plaster
55.
Advantages
• Simple andfast
• Eliminating labor intensive pinning and basing procedures
• Easily removed and re-seated with solid stable precision.
• Even lower anterior, the thinnest of dies, resist lateral movement.
• The plug-in adjustable vertical stops are easy to place and
eliminate the need for a metal articulator set up
• Does not require stone basing, cross arch and linear secondary
base expansion issues
56.
• CEREC system
•The ED4 (D4D TECH)
• DCS PRECIDENT System
• iTERO
• LAVA
Dies for CAD/ CAM system
• Designed formetal copings for PFM
• Conventional wax up required
• Touch probe
• Acceptable marginal adaptability
• Concludes that manual adjustment
significantly improves marginal accuracy of
CAD / CAM system fabricated titanium
copings.
• The highest marginal accuracy was
achieved with the DCS system, using a
longer refinement time.
DCS PRECIDENT System
59.
• It usesa camera that takes several views (stills),
and uses a strobe effect as well as a small probe
that touches the tooth to give an optimal focal
length.
• NO use of powder
iTERO
60.
• Chair sideoral scanner, takes a completely different approach using a
continuous video stream of the teeth
• Crowns from intra oral scans revealed signs of better marginal fit than
crowns from silicone impressions
• These tend to show better interproximal contact area quality
LAVA
ADVANTAGES
• Saves time and 1 visit in –office
systems
• Opportunity to view occlusion
• Accurate restorations created
• Wear and chip resitant
• No casting / soldering errors
• Cross infection control
61.
• The choiceof a specific technique relies on operator preference and
after assessment of each methods advantages and disadvantages.
• A good impression and an accurate die are the first step towards the
fabrication of an accurate restoration whether its inlay, onlay or
crown.
• Proper selection of the die material and its manipulation are
paramount to achieve accuracy in the die.
Conclusion
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