OBJECTIVES The accuracy and reliability of plaster models and digital models acquired with two different surface laser scanners were tested by means of three methods: measurement with calipers, digital measurement with proper software and superimposition of the digital models. METHODS Thirty plaster models with permanent dentition that met the inclusion criteria were selected and scanned with...

PURPOSE Plaster casts can cause burns. Synthetic casts do not. Composite plaster-synthetic casts have not been thoroughly evaluated. This study analyzed the temperature from plaster casts compared with composite casts in a variety of in vitro conditions that would simulate clinical practice. METHODS A Pyrex cylinder filled with constant body temperature circulating water simulated a human ext...

in this paper the traditional covering plaster of masonry buildings is supplied with polypropylene and steel fiber to enhance their seismic behavior. the plaster mix proportion is determined by some initial mortar tests. also, one story, single span masonry building specimen plastered with different mortars is tested on a shaking table 8 times under a seismic input and the performance of the sp...

calligraphy in plaster molding has long been a unique platform for professional designers and decorative calligraphers due to the ease of molding the plaster and the longevity of the work. since the origin of the kufi alphabet used in plaster inscriptions is simplekufi, it is generallybelieved that the common letters must be drawn alike. however, as exemplified in the phrase under study, the mo...

Hexcelite and plaster of Paris below-knee walking casts were compared in a controlled clinical trial, involving 82 patients. Fewer bandage complications, problems and better comfort was found with Hexcelite compared to plaster of Paris (P less than 0.05). If all costs relating to materials, transportation, complications and extra visits due to these, were taken into account, plaster of Paris wa...