title: Recording dowel pin position with plastic logs.
abstract: Six readily available plastic materials were evaluated for use as a log for locating the ends of die dowel pins. Seven criteria were divided into two main categories of adherence qualities of the material and useability. Cost was the third category evaluated and compared. Color and availability were also considered. Forty-two sophomore dental students accomplished 84 evaluations. Plasticine and Weatherstrip Caulking Cord were found to meet all criteria best.
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003735:Dental Casting Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010969:Plastics; D011176:Post and Core Technique
chemical_list: D010969:Plastics