(Optional) Pour and trim diagnostic casts.

Pouring and trimming diagnostic casts should include

• selection of equipment and materials
• use of safety precautions
• practice in pouring and trimming.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is a safety precaution when using the model trimmer?
• What is another term for dental model?
• What are the three forms of gypsum?
• What area of the maxillary model is trimmed differently?