A comparison of some casting materials.
The physical and mechanical properties of four casting materials are compared with two plaster of Paris preparations. Properties evaluated include working and specific strengths, resistance to abrasion and radiolucency. Ease of application, conformability and rate of strength development are discussed and the clinical relevance of these properties is considered.
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary*; D005898:Glass; D010969:Plastics; D011140:Polyurethanes; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints / Q000662:veterinary*; D013718:Tensile Strength
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; C018568:Hexcelite; D010969:Plastics; D011140:Polyurethanes; C029732:Crystona; C046709:Scotchcast; D002133:Calcium Sulfate