GVA-26
Flexible Gingiva Resin for Dental Soft-Tissue Masks
Best suited for
- Soft-tissue gingiva masks
- Implant and aesthetic case presentation
- Easy to cut, trim, or drill directly with standard dental tools
From €70.00
Flexible Gingiva Resin for Realistic Dental Models!
Soft Tissue Simulation for Implant and Crown Models in Your Lab!
Easy to Work With
GVA-26 prints reliably and handles predictably from start to finish. Cuts and shapes without fraying. Trim to exact emergence profiles for a tight implant fit.
Fast Curing Time
GVA-26 cures in just 10 minutes on most standard cure stations. Quick turnaround means you can complete gingiva mask models faster without extended post-processing.
Survives Repeated Try-Ins
GVA-26 survives multiple test fittings without tearing. Stop wasting time and material on reprints when checking prosthetic fit.
GVA-26 behave like real gum tissue
When you shape an emergence profile or check how a restoration meets the gum, the soft tissue on the model has to act like real gingiva, not just look pink. GVA-26 cures to a gum-like 37 Shore A, so it compresses and springs back the way gum does as you seat and remove the part.
That means the fit you judge on the model is the fit you get in the end. The natural pink color helps with aesthetic checks too, but the real value is a mask that behaves like real tissue while you work, not only when you look at it.Easy to trim
Once cured, GVA-26 trims and drills with standard dental tools. Use a scalpel for borders and relief areas, surgical scissors for larger cuts, and carbide or diamond burs at under 10,000 RPM for drilling.
It cuts more like firm rubber than brittle plastic, so edges stay clean instead of chipping or tearing.Easily holds shape on the model
GVA-26 shows under 0.5% shrinkage after post-cure, so the mask holds its dimensions between printing and the try-in.
That means it seats on the master base to the same fit every time.
Low compression set lets it bounce back to shape once the pressure is released, so repeated seating doesn't leave it deformed.Works well with dental model resin
GVA-26 is designed to work alongside rigid model resins like AmeraLabs DMD-21 and DMD-31. You print the hard base in the model resin and the soft gingiva in GVA-26, then combine them into one working model. Labs use this split on implant and crown cases, where a removable soft-tissue mask lets you shape the emergence profile and check how the restoration seats on the analog. The rigid base holds the accuracy while the gingiva gives realistic tissue around it. Validated workflow and settings for GVA-26 paired with DMD-21 and DMD-31 take the guesswork out of running the two materials together, so the base and mask come out to a consistent fit from the first print.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to trim GVA-26 gingiva masks?
Use sharp scalpels for borders and slow-speed handpieces under 10,000 RPM. Cooling the part to about 5 °C for 10 minutes helps with fine emergence profiles.
GVA-26 has 7.8 kN/m tear resistance, but technique still matters. A brief cool-down makes intricate trimming cleaner and reduces the chance of tearing thin areas.
How do I get the best fit with master models?
Print on validated settings and post-cure properly. GVA-26 is designed to work as a system with DMD-21 and DMD-31 masters.
Low shrinkage after post-cure helps the gingiva mask seat accurately on the printed base. Labs use the combination specifically for aesthetic case presentation and patient communication.
Will GVA-26 tear easily during handling?
No. GVA-26 has 7.8 kN/m tear resistance and handles repeated insertion and removal around emergence profiles without tearing.
