- Valued for its reliable consistency and ease of use in various lab procedures
- Workhorse material for applications that don't require the high strength or dimensional stability of a dental stone
- It's a Type II dental plaster, which is a less dense and softer gypsum material compared to dental stones (Type III, IV, and V)
Purpose:
- It is commonly used for a variety of general dental lab applications, including:
- Study, planning, and diagnostic models
- Denture flasking
- Articulating models
Specifications:
- White
- Has a regular set time of 6-8 minutes
- Recommended mixing ratio is 47mL of water to 100 grams of powder
- Has a compression strength of 5,000psi