- Designed for dental procedures that require accurate maxillary dental impressions
Uses
- Dental Impressions:
- Used primarily to hold impression materials (such as alginate or VPS) to create a precise mold of the upper teeth and surrounding soft tissues
- Orthodontic and Diagnostic Models:
- Facilitates the creation of study models for treatment planning, orthodontics, or restorative consultations
- Crown and Bridge Work:
- Provides a stable base for capturing the detail necessary for fabricating dental prosthetics
Features
- Rigid Construction:
- Manufactured from a rigid plastic material that resists flexing, ensuring consistent and distortion-free impressions
- Perforated Design:
- Features small holes throughout the tray to provide mechanical retention of the impression material, often eliminating the need for separate tray adhesives
- Preshaped Anatomical Form:
- The blue plastic tray is anatomically shaped for a small upper arch to minimize patient discomfort and material waste
- Customizable Fit:
- The plastic can be trimmed or flame-softened by the dental professional to adjust for a more precise, customized fit for the patient
- Packaging:
- Typically sold in a bag containing 12 disposable trays
Benefits
- Accuracy:
- The rigid walls of the tray prevent the common problem of impression distortion, leading to better-fitting restorations and fewer retakes
- Efficiency:
- As a disposable product, it eliminates the labor and costs associated with cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing reusable metal trays
- Infection Control:
- Single-use trays support high standards of hygiene and significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination between patients
- Cost-Effective:
- Offers a professional-grade impression solution at a competitive price point
Contents
- (12) #5 Small Upper Perforated Impression Trays per bag
