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PROSTHODONTICS ASSIGNMENT
Casts are accurate, three-dimensional replicas of a patient’s teeth which are made
by pouring dental plaster or acrylic into impressions (imprints, or molds) of the
teeth, and allowing it to harden. Casts can be created from many types of dental
stone, metal or plastic, depending on the intended use and the durability
requirements of the cast. Casts will be ordered whenever the dentist needs to
study the size and relationship between the teeth, gums and dental arches.
There are various types of dental casts namely study cast, primary cast, secondary
cast, master cast, working cast, sectional cast and dies.
STUDY CAST
PRIMARY CAST
SECONDARY CAST
Made according to a secondary impression taken by a special tray and gives more
The dies of the prepared teeth or roots can be removed separately from the cast
to make a very accurate or precise wax pattern for making a fixed dental
appliance.
Several methods are used for making sectional casts:
Pindex method
Kiefer method
Crystal method
MASTER CAST
It is the cast what is first poured out with stone after taking impression at the
dental office. Ready appliances are also transported on it.
WORKING CAST
A copy what is made from the master cast with the help of duplicating material.
It is used for making the wax pattern for the metal framework of a removable
partial denture on its surface with pre-fabricated wax elements.
DIES