DVA Die Spacer is a colored, paint-on material applied to dies that adds a desired dimension to the surface of the die to function as a ?spacer.? The extra thickness created by the Die Spacer results in additional space between the finished restoration and the natural tooth surface to accommodate the cement used for bonding the restoration. The Die Spacer would be applied to the die following the application of DVA Die Spacer Conditioner and prior to the application of DVA Very Special Separator. Note that generally, the die spacer layer is not applied to the preparation?s marginal areas.