Standard Operating Procedures: Duplicating Gel

Purpose: Duplication Gel is used to create replicas of dental models. This is needed to ensure a model is available in case of damage during processing or it is necessary to create a plaster model from 3D printed models which would bond to the acrylic.

Time needed: 5-10 mins

Frequency: Daily/As needed

Equipment Used:

• Heating unit “Crock pot”
• Blender
• Timer
• Measuring cup
• Plastic Specula (for chopping) - Do NOT use metal

Procedure:

Prepare gel

1. Remove melted gel from heating unit
2. Rinse and collect ALL melted gel from around the lab. Ie. duplication flask/plaster area, blender
3. Moisten gel by adding small amount water to chopping bucket
4. Gel should be finely chopped for quick and even melting (size of a large marble is sufficient)
5. ALWAYS cover gel when not in use

Heating unit and blender maintenance

BEFORE turning on

1. Wipe exterior