Casting, Waxing & Investment Materials

Casting, waxing and investment materials for the dental lab lost-wax workflow - inlay wax, baseplate wax, sprue and casting wax, phosphate-bonded and gypsum-bonded investments, casting rings, ring liners and crucibles from Whip Mix, Kerr, GC, Bego and Renfert. Consumables for crown, bridge and partial-denture framework casting in commercial and in-house labs. Waxes and investments are short-cycle consumables stocked in sticks, sheets and pre-weighed pouches that reorder against production volume, which keeps material lots consistent across a lab's casework. Wholesale case pricing for dental laboratories and institutional procurement.

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$ 28.32
American Tooth Ind # 39402 S0
POZZI BLADE DISCS
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$ 71.80
American Tooth Ind # 39302RD2
POZZI CUT-OFF/GRINDING DI
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$ 91.71
American Tooth Ind # 39302 RD1
POZZI ROUGHING DISC RD1
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$ 80.13
American Tooth Ind # 39102 AW
POZZI CUT OFF WHEELS
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$ 55.25
American Tooth Ind # 19939/307
SEPARATING DISCS X-THIN
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$ 20.74
American Tooth Ind # 1311
PRESS FOR WATER FLASK
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$ 198.02
Almore International # 66023
BEAVERTAIL TIP PKT
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$ 34.91
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$ 34.91
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$ 44.51
Almore International # 66014
MINI WAXER TIP #3
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$ 34.91
Almore International # 66013
PKT #2 MEDIUM TIP
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$ 34.91
Almore International # 66012
PKT #1 LARGE TIP
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$ 34.91
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$ 52.22
Almore International # 42610
ALMORE PURPLE MARGIN WAX
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$ 22.53
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$ 32.14
Almore International # 42607
INLAY WAX GREEN HARD
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$ 22.53
Almore International # 42606
INLAY WAX BLUE X-HARD
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$ 22.53
Almore International # 42602
BITE REGISTRATION WAX
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$ 58.40
Almore International # 42600
BITE REGISTRATION WAX
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$ 51.64
Almore International # 38040
MARKLEY WIRE .040
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$ 30.62
Almore International # 38032
MARKLEY WIRE .032
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$ 30.62
Almore International # 38025
MARKLEY THRD WIRE .025''
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$ 30.62
Almore International # 38022
MARKLEY THRD WIRE .022
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$ 30.62
Almore International # 38018
MARKLEY THRD WIRE .018
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$ 30.62
Avtek # 6121
PRIVATE BLEND STICKY WAX
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$ 38.72
Avtek # 6120
PRIVATE BLEND BLOCKOUT WA
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$ 38.15
Avtek # 6119
PRIVATE BLEND MARGIN WAX
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$ 38.72
Avtek # 6118
PRIVATE BLEND MARGIN WAX
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$ 38.72
Avtek # 6117
PRIVATE BLEND MARGIN WAX
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$ 38.72
Avtek # 6110
PRIVATE BLEND PRESS WAX
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$ 55.20
Avtek # 6109
PRIVATE BLEND SCULPT BLUE
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$ 58.40
Avtek # 6108
PRIVATE BLEND SCULPT GRN
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$ 58.40
Avtek # 6106
PRIVATE BLEND MODEL WAX
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$ 55.20
Avtek # 6105
PRIVATE BLEND SCULPTURING
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$ 55.20
Avtek # 6104
PRIVATE BLEND SCULPTURING
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$ 55.20
Avtek # 6101
PRIVATE BLEND MODEL WAX
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$ 55.20
Avtek # 6017
CIRCULAR SPRUE RED
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$ 126.44
Avtek # 6016
CIRCULAR SPRUE RED
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$ 54.84
Avtek # 6006
SPRUE BASE FORMER
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$ 30.96
Avtek # 6004
SPRUE BASE FORMER
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$ 30.96
Avtek # 6003
SUPER RING ROUND 300 GM
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$ 30.49
Avtek # 5093
PRIVATE BLEND COPING WAX
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$ 84.59
Avtek # 5092
PRIVATE BLEND COPING WAX
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$ 84.59
Avtek # 5029
CIRCULAR SPRUE RED
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$ 156.72
Avtek # 5020
PLASTIC SPRUE BAR 8 GAUGE
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$ 31.12
Avtek # 5019
SUPERSPRU WAX SPRUE
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$ 38.81
Avtek # 5018
RESERVOIR SPRUES
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$ 40.06
Avtek # 5017
WAX RUNNER BARS X-STRENGT
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$ 170.97
Avtek # 5016
RESERVOIR SPRUE DIRECT
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$ 35.61

Casting, Waxing and Investment Materials for Lost-Wax Fabrication

Casting, waxing and investment materials are the consumables that carry a restoration through the lost-wax casting process, from wax pattern to cast framework. The category serves commercial dental labs, prosthodontic practices, dental schools and hospital in-house labs producing crown, bridge and partial-denture castings.

Casting and Investment Consumables Stocked

  • Inlay and pattern waxes - Hard, medium and soft inlay waxes for direct and indirect wax patterns, stocked in stick, sheet and blue and green pattern forms.
  • Baseplate and modeling waxes - Pink baseplate wax and modeling waxes for denture setups, bite rims and record bases, in standard sheet formats.
  • Sprue and casting wax - Round and rectangular sprue wax, wax wire and casting bars for building sprue systems and connectors on wax patterns.
  • Phosphate-bonded investment - High-heat investment for casting high-fusing alloys and for pressed-ceramic workflows, sold in pre-weighed pouches and bulk.
  • Gypsum-bonded investment - Investment for casting gold and lower-fusing alloys in crown, bridge and inlay work.
  • Casting rings, liners and crucibles - Metal and silicone casting rings, ceramic ring liners and replacement crucibles for centrifugal and induction casting machines.

Investment and Wax Formats

MaterialWorkflow RoleCommon Formats
Inlay / pattern waxBuilding the wax patternSticks, sheets, pellets
Sprue waxSprue and connector formationRound and rectangular gauges
Baseplate waxDenture setups and record basesSheet boxes
Phosphate investmentHigh-fusing alloy and pressed ceramicPre-weighed pouches, bulk
Gypsum investmentGold and low-fusing alloy castingPre-weighed pouches, bulk

The Lost-Wax Casting Sequence

These consumables move a case through the lost-wax process in order: a wax pattern is built in inlay or pattern wax, sprued with sprue wax, invested in a casting ring with phosphate- or gypsum-bonded investment, burned out to eliminate the wax, and cast with molten alloy. Investment selection follows the alloy and the burnout temperature, and ring liners control investment expansion. The category groups every wax and investment product used across this sequence.

Casting, waxing and investment materials are short-cycle consumables that labs reorder against production volume, which makes lot consistency and case pricing central to a lab's material budget. Phosphate investments and pattern waxes are among the most frequently automated laboratory reorders. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.


Frequently Asked Questions


What is the difference between phosphate-bonded and gypsum-bonded investment?

Phosphate-bonded investment withstands the high burnout and casting temperatures used for base-metal and high-fusing alloys and for pressed-ceramic workflows. Gypsum-bonded investment is used at lower temperatures for casting gold and lower-fusing alloys. The alloy and the burnout temperature determine which investment a lab selects, and most labs stock both.

What waxes are used in the casting workflow?

The workflow uses inlay and pattern waxes to build the pattern, sprue wax to form the sprue and connector system, and baseplate and modeling waxes for denture setups and record bases. Inlay waxes are stocked in hard, medium and soft grades, and sprue wax is stocked in several round and rectangular gauges.

What casting ring and crucible formats are stocked?

The catalog stocks metal and silicone casting rings in standard sizes, ceramic ring liners that control investment expansion, and replacement crucibles for centrifugal and induction casting machines. Ring and crucible sizing follows the casting machine and the volume of the ring being invested.

Can dental labs order casting and investment materials in bulk?

Yes. Waxes, phosphate- and gypsum-bonded investments, casting rings and crucibles are stocked in case quantities for commercial labs, dental schools, hospital in-house labs and licensed distributors. Standing order programs cover high-velocity consumables such as pattern wax and phosphate investment. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.

What casting and investment products should be in a lab formulary?

A core casting formulary typically includes a hard and a soft inlay wax, sprue wax in two gauges, pink baseplate wax, a phosphate-bonded investment for high-fusing and pressed work, a gypsum-bonded investment for gold casting, and a stock of casting rings, liners and crucibles matched to the lab's casting machine. MAP Medical builds consolidated casting and investment packages matched to lab type and production volume - contact our team for an assessment.