Coping Materials
Great for temporaries, and retainers. Available in .20, .30, and .040 thickness. Packaged in 25.
| Coping Material | Characteristics | Application | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|
| .020 Coping | This opaque material | Temporary crown & bridge forms | Lower model height as much as possible |
| .030 Coping | 5” x 5” sheet of PolyPro | Bleaching | Heat, lower onto model, and then turn on suction |
| .040 Coping | Low melting temperature | Copyings | |
| Does not bond to Acrylic | Excellent thermoforming |
Soft Eva
A soft versatile material used in bleaching, model duplication , soft trays, laminating mouthguards etc. Available in .040, .060, .080, thick or so in Square or Round. Packaged in 25.
| EVA Material | Characteristics | Application | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|
| .040 Soft EVA | Soft clear, EVA | Bleaching Trays | Heat until 1/4” droop develops |
| .060 Soft EVA | 5” x 5” sheets | Easily vacuum formed and trimmed | Vacuum form and trim with scissors |
| .080 Soft EVA | Easily vacuum formed and trimmed |
Base and Tray Materials
Used to make base plates and custom trays. Base material available in .080 thick. Tray Material available in .150 only. Packaged in 25.
| Tray Material | Characteristics | Application | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tray Material Blue | - Two thicknesses (.125 & .150). - Pure high impact styrene. - 5" x 5" sheets. | Custom tray impressions. | - Block out under-cuts. - Place roll of block out around model. - Heat, vacuum form and trim with wheel saw. |
| Base Material | Characteristics | Application | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Material Pink | - Three thicknesses - Pure high impact styrene - 5" x 5" sheets. - Low melt temperature. | - Denture base for try ins. - Wax bite plate | - Block out under-cuts. - Place roll of block out around model. - Heat, vacuum form and trim with wheel saw. |
Splint Material
| Splint Material | Characteristics | Application | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|
| .020 | Thin, clear material. | Thin splint | Heat until 1/2" droop develops |
| .030 | |||
| .040 | 5" x 5" sheet of vinyl. | Surgical tray | Vacuum form and trim with scissors or hot knife. |
| .060 | |||
| .080 | Acrylic adheres to material. | Orthodontic uses | |
| .100 | |||
| Splint Material | Bubbles easily if overheated. | ||
| Bonds to Acrylic |