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What is a primary requirement for the sprue's design?
What is a primary requirement for the sprue's design?
Which diameter is recommended for sprues used with molar metal-ceramic patterns?
Which diameter is recommended for sprues used with molar metal-ceramic patterns?
Where should the sprue be attached on the wax pattern?
Where should the sprue be attached on the wax pattern?
What can excessive application of a wetting agent lead to on the wax pattern?
What can excessive application of a wetting agent lead to on the wax pattern?
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What is the purpose of vents in the casting process?
What is the purpose of vents in the casting process?
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What is the expected outcome of widening the sprue's point of attachment?
What is the expected outcome of widening the sprue's point of attachment?
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What is a key advantage of the ringless investment technique?
What is a key advantage of the ringless investment technique?
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Which type of sprue is preferred due to elimination during the heating cycle?
Which type of sprue is preferred due to elimination during the heating cycle?
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What is the main reason for using a runner bar when multiple units are cast together?
What is the main reason for using a runner bar when multiple units are cast together?
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Which type of investment material is stable at high temperatures?
Which type of investment material is stable at high temperatures?
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Which factor would NOT increase the expansion of gypsum-bonded investments?
Which factor would NOT increase the expansion of gypsum-bonded investments?
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What effect does prolonged spatulation have on gypsum-bonded investments?
What effect does prolonged spatulation have on gypsum-bonded investments?
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What type of metal alloys is gypsum bonded investment primarily used for?
What type of metal alloys is gypsum bonded investment primarily used for?
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What characteristic distinguishes phosphate bonded investments from gypsum bonded investments?
What characteristic distinguishes phosphate bonded investments from gypsum bonded investments?
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How does the addition of colloidal silica affect the properties of phosphate-bonded investments?
How does the addition of colloidal silica affect the properties of phosphate-bonded investments?
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What is a disadvantage of gypsum bonded investment when casting?
What is a disadvantage of gypsum bonded investment when casting?
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What is one of the main aims of wax elimination?
What is one of the main aims of wax elimination?
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At what temperature should gypsum-bonded wax be burned out for gold alloy?
At what temperature should gypsum-bonded wax be burned out for gold alloy?
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Which step comes first in the casting technique process?
Which step comes first in the casting technique process?
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What is the function of centrifugal force in the casting process?
What is the function of centrifugal force in the casting process?
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What commonly appears as a defect in the casting due to inadequate or excessive expansion?
What commonly appears as a defect in the casting due to inadequate or excessive expansion?
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Which type of porosity can occur due to insufficient melting of the material?
Which type of porosity can occur due to insufficient melting of the material?
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What is observed in multiple nodules as a defect in casting?
What is observed in multiple nodules as a defect in casting?
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Why is a gradual rise in temperature required during wax elimination?
Why is a gradual rise in temperature required during wax elimination?
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Study Notes
Dental Casting Investment
- The lost wax casting technique dates back to ancient times, converting wax patterns into metal castings.
- Prefabricated plastic and wax sprues are preferred over metal sprues because the material is eliminated during the heating cycle.
Sprue Functions and Requirements
- Function 1: Allows molten wax to escape from the mold.
- Function 2: Enables molten metal to flow into the mold with minimal turbulence.
- Sprue Types: Wax, Plastic, Metal
- Sprue Diameter: A 2.5mm (12 gauge) is recommended for molar metal-ceramic patterns, while a 2.0mm (10 gauge) is recommended for premolar casting and most partial coverage restorations.
- Sprue Location: Attachment point should be on the bulkiest, non-critical part of the wax pattern. It shouldn't be restricted or have a neck to avoid porosity. Optimal placement avoids occlusal and proximal contact areas.
Attachment Considerations
- Avoid restrictions or neckings at the sprue attachment point to prevent porosity.
- Widening the attachment will lead to Shrink Spot Porosity.
Venting
- Vents aid in gas escape during casting and act as heat sinks.
Casting Ring and Liner
- The casting ring holds the investment in place and prevents mold expansion.
- Wax patterns are sprayed with a wetting agent (debubblizer) to decrease surface tension and avoid air bubble formation. Excessive wetting agent leads to a rough surface.
Ringless Investment Technique
- The ringless technique uses paper or plastic instead of a traditional casting ring.
- This method allows for unrestricted expansion, particularly useful with higher-melting alloys that shrink more due to their larger cooling trajectories.
Sprue Technique
- Step 1: Attach the wax sprue to the largest non-functional cusp of the wax pattern.
- Step 2: Add wax to the attachment point and smooth it.
- Step 3: Remove the pattern from the die.
- Step 4: Using forceps, insert the sprue into the crucible former hole.
- Step 5: Line the casting ring with the open end flush to the investment and moisten the liner.
- Step 6: Position the ring over the pattern, ensuring it extends at least 6mm below the pattern.
Procedure for Multiple Casting
- When casting multiple units, each unit attaches to a runner bar.
- A single sprue can feed the runner bar, or each unit can receive its own sprue.
Investment Materials
- Investment materials form the dental cast molds.
- They consist of refractory materials like silica and binders that provide strength.
- Classification by Binder: Gypsum Bonded, Phosphate Bonded, Silica Bonded
Differences Between Gypsum and Phosphate Bonded Investments
Feature | Gypsum Bonded | Phosphate Bonded |
---|---|---|
Stability at high temp. | Not stable above ~650°C | Stable at ~1400°C |
Sitting Expansion Control | Difficult to control | Easy to control |
Materials Usage | Gold alloys type II, III, and IV | Metal Ceramic framework |
Working Time | Long | Short |
Porosity | More porous | Less porous |
Casting Removal | Easy | Difficult |
Casting Surface | Smooth | Rough |
Selection of Materials
- Factors that increase expansion in gypsum-bonded investments: full-width ring liners, prolonged spatulation, storage at 100% humidity, lower water/powder ratio, and use of two ring liners.
- Factors that increase expansion in phosphate-bonded investments: heat from setting reaction softens the wax, free setting expansion, high temp. restricts shrinkage, and powder mixed with colloidal silica reduces surface roughness, and increases expansion.
Investing and Wax Elimination
- Investing technique: the process of applying the investment material to the pattern.
- Wax elimination: The process of removing the wax pattern to create a mold.
- Aims of wax elimination: Complete wax removal, carbon vapor elimination, sufficient thermal expansion, and investment heating for casting.
- Burnout Temperature: Gypsum bonded investments use 650-687°C (gold alloy). Phosphate-bonded use up to 834°C (base metal alloys). A gradual temperature increase prevents cracking.
Casting Procedure
- Step 1: Preheat the crucible.
- Step 2: Melt the alloy. Casting ring removed from the furnace and placed in the cradle.
- Step 3: Use tongs to place the crucible onto the casting ring.
- Step 4: Align the crucible orifice with the sprue.
- Step 5: Continue heating until melting is complete.
- Step 6: Pull the casting arm forward until the pin drops.
- Step 7: The melt (seconds before casting).
- Step 8: Centrifugal force carries the molten metal into the mold cavity.
Causes of Cast Failure
- Evaluation: The casting is evaluated under magnification to ensure the inner surface is correctly fitted. Proper fitting is crucial.
- Defects: Poor investment and casting procedures can lead to casting failures.
- Potential problems: Rough casting, nodules, multiple nodules, nodules on the occlusal surface, fins, incomplete casting, shiny, rounded defect, "suck-back" porosity, inclusion porosity, and marginal discrepancy. These are visualized to identify the cause of failure. Inadequate or excessive expansion results in some of these failures.
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Test your knowledge on essential principles of dental casting techniques. This quiz covers the design requirements, recommended practices for sprues, and the advantages of various investment materials. Whether you're a student or a professional, this quiz will reinforce your understanding of casting processes in dentistry.