- A professional-grade, dustless impression material primarily used for preliminary dental procedures while providing an extended working time, making it ideal for full-arch impressions, complex cases, or situations where a more deliberate pace is needed
Uses
- Study and Diagnostic Models:
- Creating positive plaster or stone replicas of the patient's dental arch for case evaluation
- Orthodontic Records:
- Fabricating initial casts for planning treatment and tracking orthodontic progress
- Prosthodontics:
- Taking preliminary impressions for the fabrication of partial or full dentures
- Patient Appliances:
- Making molds for custom whitening trays, athletic mouthguards, and occlusal splints
- Temporary Restorations:
- Capturing the original tooth structure to create provisional crowns and bridges
Features
- Extended Timing:=
- Provides approximately 75 seconds of working time and a total setting time of 3 to 4 minutes
- Dustless Formulation:
- Specially treated to minimize airborne silicate particles during mixing, improving operatory air quality and hygiene
- Hydrophilic Properties:
- Performs reliably in the moist oral environment, flowing well into crevices despite the presence of saliva
- Enhanced Elasticity:
- Allows the material to be removed from undercuts without tearing or permanent distortion
- Stabilized Packaging:
- Sold as an extra-fine powder in a triple-laminated metallic bag to maintain chemical stability and long shelf life
- Patient-Friendly Scent:
- Features a refreshing mint/spearmint flavor to improve the experience for sensitive patients
Benefits
- Improved Accuracy:
- The longer setting time ensures the material can thoroughly capture fine anatomical details before gelling
- Stress-Free Manipulation:
- The generous working window is particularly beneficial for training new staff or managing difficult full-arch cases where speed is less critical than precision
- Cost Efficiency:
- Offers a highly affordable alternative to more expensive elastomers (like silicone) for routine preliminary work
- Reduced Gag Reflex:
- The thixotropic property prevents the material from flowing down the patient's throat, while the pleasant flavor helps manage patient discomfort
- Reliable Removal:
- High tear strength and elasticity ensure the impression remains intact upon removal, reducing the need for time-consuming retakes
