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ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026

Application of Double-Colored Die-Stone as an Alternative Approach for Achieving Superior Finish Line Precision in Dental Casts: A Comparative In Vitro Study.

Ahmad Toumaj, Akram Ghannadpour, Mahtab Mottaghi, Mirkamal Hosseiny, Seyed Mehdi Ziaei, Mona Saligherad, Kiarash Kiani

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Ahmad ToumajDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, iautmu.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6190-7324
Akram GhannadpourSchool of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, tums.ac.ir.
Mahtab MottaghiSchool of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, mums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1791-3009
Mirkamal HosseinySchool of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, tums.ac.ir.
Seyed Mehdi ZiaeiSchool of Dentistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran, umsha.ac.ir.
Mona SaligheradSchool of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, iautmu.ac.ir.
Kiarash KianiSchool of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, iautmu.ac.ir.

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Introduction: Determining the finish line on the master cast is essential to create proper restoration. We aimed to compare the finish line accuracy in casts created using the conventional technique, digital technique, and an alternative approach called the double-colored die-stone (DCDS) technique. Methods: The tooth 24 in an upper jaw typodont was prepared with a chamfer finish line. Twenty impressions were taken from the typodont and were divided into conventional ( Results: The area of valid distance was significantly higher in the DCDS group than in the digital group ( Conclusions: This study suggests that the DCDS technique could offer an effective alternative to the conventional method. Clinical Significance: The current study highlights the DCDS as a reliable alternative to conventional and digital methods, exhibiting acceptable precision in replicating the finish line. This technology enhances the visualization of the finish line, improving prosthetics' fabrication process.

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