Product Roundups are a great way to showcase featured product groups. This month we are focused on our Dental Gypsum Die Stones – Apex™, Excalibur™, Veri-Die™, NaturalRock™ CAD-SCAN™, Express Set™, and Satinstone™.

APEX™

Type IV-R Resin Reinforced Die Stone

Apex™ is a resin reinforced natural gypsum die material, available in two expansion variations making it the perfect choice to complement any technique. Perfect for all crown and bridge applications as well as implant or precision attachment cases. Resin additives eliminate brittleness and add superior external hardness. The exclusive Apex™ flow agent allows for excellent stackability, while promoting free material flow during vibration.

• Exceptionally dense for maximum strength
• High surface abrasion resistance
• Works well with all impression material
• Captures every detail

Indication for use: Crown and bridge; porcelain; implants; cast partials; high-precision cases

Sizes:  120x70g, 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

RZ 10

SETTING TIME: 10-13 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 19ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 18,500 psi
EXPANSION: 0.10%

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RZ 15

SETTING TIME: 10-13 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 19ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 18,500 psi
EXPANSION: 0.15%

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EXCALIBUR™

Type IV High Strength Die Stone

With its smooth mixing characteristics and ample setting time, Excalibur™ produces a “textbook” model every time. Die trimming becomes a worry-free procedure due to the ultra-fine gypsum base, which prevents nicks and abrasions caused by brittleness. Recommended for use as crown and bridge or partial denture models. Suitable for use with all impression materials. Gypsum hardeners are not recommended.

• Exceptionally dense for maximum strength
• High surface abrasion resistance
• Low expansion (0.09%) means greater accuracy
• Works well with all impression material
• Captures every detail

Indication for use: Crown and bridge; porcelain; implants; cast partials; high-precision cases

Sizes:  120x70g, 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

SETTING TIME: 12-15 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 22ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 18,000 psi
EXPANSION: 0.09%

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VERI-DIE™

Type V Die Stone

Produced to handle the many different laboratory techniques that are being used in today’s dental labs. With its range in application and versatility, Veri-Die is perfect for almost every requirement. Its physical properties allow Veri-Die™ to conform to the requirements for each use. Due to its range in particle size, Veri-Die™ virtually eliminates normal chipping and abrasion. Veri-Die™ has become the worry free material of choice by providing the technician ample working time and a moderate expansion rate.

• High compressive strength
• Ample working time
• Available with two different expansions

Indication for use: Crown and bridge; porcelain; implants; cast partials; high-precision cases

Sizes:  120x70g, 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

Veri-Die™

SETTING TIME: 10-13 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 21ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 16,500 psi
EXPANSION: 0.15%

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Veri-Die™ 20

SETTING TIME: 10-13 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 21ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 16,500 psi
EXPANSION: 0.15%

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NATURALROCK™ EH

Type IV-R Resin Reinforced Die Stone

NaturalRock™ EH is a traditional, creamy, smooth, resin reinforced die stone which exhibits high compressive strength and very low expansion.

• Exceptionally dense for maximum strength
• Very low expansion (0.08%)

Indication for use: Crown and bridge; porcelain; implants; cast partials; high-precision cases

Sizes:  120x70g, 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

SETTING TIME: 10-13 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 20ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 18,000 psi
EXPANSION: 0.08%

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CAD-SCAN™

Type IV-R Resin Die Stone

CAD-Scan™ is a unique gypsum material that contains a special scanning additive and resin reinforcement. CAD-Scan™ reflects light nicely for essential readability, allowing for a shorter working time, and is manufactured from an ultra-fine gypsum base, which prevents nicks and abrasions caused by brittleness. CAD-Scan™ has a low expansion and high compressive strength, making it the material of choice for all CAD/CAM restorations. It is perfect for production environments, as well as those single cases requiring a rapid set.

• Excellent surface scanning
• Ideal for CAD/CAM restorations
• Resin reinforced
• Low expansion (0.06-0.09%) for accuracy

Indication for use: CAD/CAM restorations

Sizes:  10lb, 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

SETTING TIME: 11-13 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 20ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 18,500 psi
EXPANSION: 0.06-0.09%

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EXPRESS SET™

Type IV Specialty Stone

Express Set™ is a Type IV specialty stone with an extremely fast set time, smooth mixing consistency, and uniform color matrix. Models can be released from the impression in 5 minutes, producing a precision cast expressly suited for mouth guards, custom trays, study casts, models for opto-electronic/laser scanning with powder, temporaries and denture repairs.

• High compressive strength
• Ample working time
• Moderate expansion (0.15%)

Indication for use: Crown and bridge; porcelain; implants; cast partials; high-precision cases

Sizes:  80x140g, 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

SETTING TIME: 60-90 seconds
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 23ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 14,000 psi
EXPANSION: 0.15%

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SATINSTONE™

Type IV Die Stone

Comparable to Whip Mix’s Silky-Rock, SatinStone™ is distinguished by exceptional toughness and an extraordinary “satin-smooth” finish that works well with all types of impression materials. Introducing only the finest raw materials allows this product to have a creamy and effortless mix each and every time. SatinStone™ also has a low expansion which makes it one of the most the most unique die stones on the market.

• Exceptionally tough maximum strength
• Creamy, satin-smooth finish
• Low expansion (0.09%-0.11%) means greater accuracy
• Works well with all impression material
• Captures every detail

Indication for use: Crown and bridge; porcelain; implants; cast partials; high-precision cases

Sizes: 25lb, 50lb

*Metric units available for international customers. Please inquire.

SETTING TIME: ~10 min
WATER/POWDER RATIO: 23ml:100g
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: 15,000 psi
EXPANSION: 0.09%-0.11%

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HOW TO ORDER

To find a Garreco Dealer near you, please call 1-800-334-1443 x234 or email us at sales@garreco.com.