title: Modified hygroscopic gold casting technique.
abstract: A  modified hygrosopic gold casting technique has been described. It utilizes a dual-wax pattern with controlled amounts of water added to the setting investment to better influence both the location and amount of investment expansion. This technique has been used since 1970 with excellent clinical results.
mesh_terms: D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003779:Denture Design; D006047:Gold Alloys; D003765:Models, Dental / Q000592:standards; D014867:Water; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D006047:Gold Alloys; D014885:Waxes; D014867:Water