The impression taking in dentistry , one of the most common in everyday clinical and multiple materials and thousands of options to choose techniques. From the ancient alginates through the silicones to polyethers , and that without the futuristic 3D dental scanning systems .
But returning to the immediate present, what is the best alternative among so many brands and varieties? Is it the result of marketing or does each have its reason for being?
Partly if and partly not, the perfect and universal material does not exist. A simple impression with alginate is still valid today but in some cases, especially in restorations with indirect technique, getting accurate impressions and the first shot can mean the success or failure of the rest of the treatment.
In the long term the clinical time during the treatments is the biggest expense factor for a dentist , it is worth investing in quality materials with easy application technique. It translates into savings in material costs by avoiding unnecessary repetitions, minimizing appointments and improving patient comfort.
According to a study by the American Dental Association, having to repeat an impression can increase $ 200 or more to the entire treatment: re-quote the patient, redo the crown in the prosthetic laboratory, sterilization, disposable material, cleaning, auxiliary costs ...
This same study explains how in the USA the average number of impressions for indirect restorations in a clinic is 384 per year (360 crowns, 12 removable prostheses, 12 inlays / onlays).
Requirements to get the best impressions in cases in need of maximum detail:
- Hydrophilic , good behavior in humid environment
- Fluency , throughout the work time and capture all the details
- Dimensional stability : without expansion, contraction or deformation
- Elastic properties : good recovery and without permanent deformation
- Rigidity : sufficient stability for impressions on implants or stumps
- Resistance to tearing : after the subsequent setting and not losing the fine details
- Easy handling and reading
- Comfort for the patient
One of the solutions closest to these characteristics are the Polyether , a material developed by 3M and at Dentaltix we offer you the entire range for the different printing techniques: single-phase (unipaso) or double-printing .
Now the latest addition to the family has designed the Impregum Super Quick resulting in the polyether fasterto adapt to wet clinical fields thanks to the behavior hydrophilic a set snap-set and taste / smell improved to mint .
| Working time | Intraoral Setting Time | |
|
Impregum Penta (Soft) |
1:45 |
4:15 |
|
Impregum Penta Soft Quick |
1:00 |
3:00 |
|
Impregum Super Quick |
0:45 |
2:00 |
Indications and Techniques for the new Super Quick Impregum
- Impressions of inlay, onlay, veneers, crowns and short bridges
- Impressions on single implants
- Techniques: Single-phase and 1-step technique (MB / LB and HB / LB)
Test now at Dentaltix the Super Quick version for free with the purchase of 3 replacements of Impregum Penta of standard speed.
