title: An indicator for fitting castings to a die.
abstract: This article describes a procedure for making an indicator to be used in fitting a casting to a die. It also describes how to use the indicator in the laboratory. The materials for making the indicator are inexpensive, present no health hazard, and are readily available at any arts and crafts store.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Troendle
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Troendle
mesh_terms: D003735:Dental Casting Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D000432:Methanol; D003765:Models, Dental; D010150:Paint; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D000432:Methanol