Dental casting waxes are primarily used in the wax-up technique; this can include sculpturing, build up and inlay work. Different vendors may produce dental casting waxes specifically made for certain applications. Depending on the application being performed, research which wax may be the best fit for your dental laboratory. A variety of colors are available. Most dental casting waxes contain no synthetic material and have high molecular density, this allows the wax to have excellent sculpting characteristics, quick cooling down and the ability to remain opaque even when molten to lend better control during wax-up. Solidification point of dental casting wax varies between vendors. Dental casting wax may come in a variety of forms, from pearls to breakable bricks as well as multiple colors. If the first dental casting wax chosen does not live up to its expectations, try another type, each technician might have a different preference and what works for one may not work for another.
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Company | Kerr | Whip Mix Corporation | YETI Dental | YETI Dental | YETI Dental |
Item | Inlay Casting Wax | Gator Wax | IQ Sculpturing Wax | THOWAX Sculpturing Wax | VKS Wax |
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Description | A superior build-up wax for making patterns for inlays, crowns and bridges. | GATOR WAXES are tough and durable, yet incredibly carveable. They don't shrink towards bulk – so they won't pull away from the sides of the die. Once | Yeti IQ Sculpturing Wax was created in with the help of well-known dental experts. This produced a high-quality sculpturing wax suitable for all | THOWAX is a sculpturing wax suitable for the crown, bridge and inlay technique. It is a compound of natural waxes free from any synthetic material. | VKS Wax is for full ceramic systems. The wax is filtered several times and free of any opaque particles. Available in Bordeaux, Beige Transparent, |
Composition | Natural and Synthetic Parafinic Waxes and Oils Non-Hazardous Stabilizers Food Grade Colorants | Blend of Animal, Vegetable and Mineral Waxes | Natural Waxes | Natural Waxes | Ceramic |
Color | Blue Green | Yellow (Dip Wax) Blue (Builld-up Wax) | Blue Beige Neon-Green Grey Yellow | Beige with Brown Red Blue Beige Brown Violet Green Grey | Beige Grey Bordeaux |
Indications | Build Up (Blue) Wax For Inlays, Crowns, and Bridges | Dip Wax Build Up Wax | Suitable for Any Application | Crown and Bridge Casting Inlay Tecnique | Full Ceramic Systems |
Other Features | Melts at 73º C (163º F) | Because they are from the same family, yellow DIP WAX and blue BUILD-UP WAX can be used separately or blended together to create a green wax that is both tough and carveable and useful in many applications. | High Inner Stability - Very Hard, However not Fragile Higher Point of Solidification of 64º C - The Ideal Wax for Summer Unique Rigidity Easy to Carve | Excellent Sculpturing Characteristics due to Ingredients with Extremely Short Molecules The Solidification Point of 57.3º C Allows a Drawing of the Wax and the Sculpturing of Even Smallest Details Quick Cooling Down Facilitates Rapid Working Excellent Sculpturing Characteristics without Filling up the Fissures Opaque Even When Molten In Order To Have a Better Control During Waxing-Up High Molecular Density Easily Carvable, Leaves Smooth Surfaces Burns Without Residue | Free of Opaque Particles |
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