Gypsum and its products have been used since centuries. In dentistry it served mainly for the purpose of making models and as an adjunct to various dental laboratory operations that are involved in the fabrication of various oral and maxillofacial prosthesis. Both gypsum and non-gypsum materials are used for making dies. Die materials tend to fracture while separating from elastomeric impressions especially made of long and narrow tooth preparations. Therefore, the exact time period for retrieval of the cast from the impressions is critical. At the same time casts are subjected to...