_) These are made for preparation of all ceramic restorations. 1 Advantages — Excellent marginal adaptation ~ man aesiay eR no polyvinyl siloxane petite duplicatin Porc mcal men) Par oer BRM otm Ce) Ronen eaec ee Cie eo nat Ts mii Peete teda UW * To avoid air entrapment, fill the putty reservoir by pouring the mix. * The duplication material should be at least 3.00mm thick and it should extend 3 mm beyond incisal edges of teeth to provide adequate support refractory material. * The duplicating material is allowed to set for about 30 minutes.+ By applying pressure on base of tray, master cast is loosened with duplicating material intact. + The master dies removed from cast and duplicating material.O + The refractory material is poured and vibrated in the area of missing dies. + Allow the refractory dies set for about 1-2 hours.Technical considerations of refractory die material O * Recommended powder liquid ratio must be followed since it may cause uncontrolled expansion or, shrinkage during setting and possibly a weakened die. * Wax burnout furnace — up to 700°C for degassing to eliminate sulfur and ammonia gases and then ceramic furnace — up to 1080°C in vacuum.* Application of die sealant ie. Application of 2 thin wash of half glaze, half dentin porcelain to prevent porous die material to absorb water from porcelain & fire.