Die Stone
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About die stone
A die is the positive reproduction of the form of a prepared tooth. Type IV gypsum has high strength and low expansion, which makes it the preferred choice for dental casts and dies. It shows high accuracy compared with other gypsum types because of its small setting expansion.
The high-strength, low-expansion stone for dies and working casts.
Sources: The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, 9th edition (J Prosthet Dent 2017) · Dimensional accuracy of four Type IV die stones at 1-hour and 24-hour pouring, 2024 (PMC11805152) · Effect of nanoparticles on the compressive and diametral tensile strength of type IV dental stone, 2023 (Cureus, PMC10385898)
















