Dentamerica Diestone

The Dentamerica Diestone is a high-strength Type IV dental die stone formulated to deliver exceptional hardness, dimensional stability, and precision for crown & bridge models, orthodontic dies, and all detailed prosthodontic work. Its optimized formula ensures reliable performance in the demanding environment of dental laboratories and clinics alike.

Dentamerica, a recognized name in dental consumables, designs this Diestone to stand out in both mechanical properties and ease of use. The standard packaging is 2 kg per bag, 10 bags per box as well as bulk 25 lbs (≈11.34 kg) box configurations. dentamerica.com+1 Available in color variants such as yellow (991Y) and red (991B) to help with identification on the lab bench. dentamerica.com

Key Features & Benefits

• Ultra-High Compressive Strength: After 2 hours, it achieves ~6600 psi (≈ 465 kg/cm²) and final set strength of ~13,500 psi (≈ 950 kg/cm²). dentamerica.com

• Low Setting Expansion: The expansion index is only ~0.18%, which helps maintain dimensional accuracy of dies and models. dentamerica.com

• Ideal Water/Powder Ratio & Setting Time: The recommended mix is 21 cc of water per 100 g powder, giving a working/setting time of 10–12 minutes under normal conditions. dentamerica.com

• Excellent Detail Reproduction: The fine particle size and processing ensure sharp margins, crisp fine details, and smooth surfaces—critical for trimming, die fitting, and finishing.

• Good Hardness & Durability: The hardened stone resists cutting abrasion and holds up during repeated handling, die trimming, and model articulation.

• Color Variety: Use of different colors (yellow, red) can help labs segregate batches, track material types, or manage workflows.

• Consistent Quality: Produced under controlled conditions by Dentamerica, ensuring each batch meets mechanical and dimensional tolerances.

• Versatile Applications: Use for crowns, bridges, partial denture frameworks, orthodontic models, and high-precision prosthetic work.

Applications

Dentamerica Diestone is ideally suited for:

• Crowns & Bridges Models: Producing master dies and models requiring precise margins and strong surfaces.

• Orthodontic Study and Working Models: Ensures durability during repeated handling and bracket placement.

• Partial Denture Framework Models: The stone’s hardness helps when waxing and casting metal frameworks.

• Implant Prosthetics & Precision Casting: For detailed implant analog work, where accuracy is critical.

• Laboratory Use: Ideal for general lab tasks requiring strong, stable stone with minimal expansion.

When used with high-quality impressions (e.g. PVS, polyether), Dentamerica Diestone reproduces fine surface detail while maintaining mechanical integrity.

How to Use / Mixing Instructions

1. Weigh Powder and Water: Use 100 g powder to 21 cc water as a starting guideline.

2. Mixing: Gently add powder into water, then vacuum mix or mechanical mix to avoid entrapping air bubbles.

3. Pouring / Vibrating: Use vibration to flow material into impressions, ensuring full capture of fine detail.

4. Setting: Allow 10–12 minutes for initial set under standard lab conditions (approx. 23 °C, 50% RH).

5. Storage / Handling: After setting, models may be de-molded, trimmed, and articulated as needed.

Avoid excess water, which may reduce strength and increase expansion. Use proper mixing technique to reduce porosity.

Why Choose Dentamerica Diestone?

• Reliable Mechanical Properties: With high compressive strength and low expansion, it meets the demands of high-precision prosthetic work.

• Trusted Brand: Dentamerica is known for producing consistent, lab-grade dental materials.

• Multiple Packaging Options: From lab packs (2 kg × 10) to larger bulk boxes, you can supply to match your lab’s scale. dentamerica.com+1

• Color Variants for Workflow Efficiency: Yellow and red variants allow color coding and easier inventory organization.

• Detail and Finish: Smooth surfaces and crisp margins after trimming reduce finishing workload.

• Cost-Effective: Given its strength and durability, it reduces waste and remakes in critical prosthetic tasks.

Technical Specifications at a Glance