- Labstone is valued for its reliable consistency, good performance, and easy trimming properties
- A fundamental material in dental labs for numerous model-making needs
- It is a Type III model stone, which is a type of gypsum material used in dental laboratories for a variety of applications
Purpose:
- It's an all-purpose dental stone suitable for various dental lab procedures, including:
- Articulating: Creating models to simulate jaw movements
- Flasking: Investing a denture model in a flask for processing
- Master Models: Creating a primary model of a patient's oral structures
Specifications:
- Buff (a light yellowish-tan color)
- Has a regular set time of 8-10 minutes
- Recommended mixing ratio is 30mL of water to 100 grams of powder
- Has a high compression strength of 8,000psi
- The setting expansion is 0.12%