- Help secure and connect the mixing tips to impression material cartridges, particularly those in larger 380mL sizes
Uses:
- Secures the tip:
- The ring is twisted into place on the end of the impression material cartridge, locking the dynamic mixing tip securely onto the material's outlets
- For large cartridges:
- It is used specifically for the larger 380ml volume cartridges of VPS (Vinyl Polysiloxane) impression material
- These larger sizes are often used with automated or "dynamic" mixing machines that dispense large quantities of material for full-arch or larger cases
- Color coding:
- The yellow color is a form of standardization, indicating that the ring is compatible with certain types of materials and tips
- This helps prevent errors in the dental office, ensuring the correct components are used together
- Creates a seal:
- When correctly attached, the bayonet ring creates a tight seal between the cartridge and the mixing tip, ensuring the material is properly mixed and preventing leakage
