![]() Fewer retakes benefits the practice and the patient. ![]() Using this material is less time-consuming because it does not necessitate the number of retakes, amount of cleanup, and degree of mixing as basic alginate. From our experience, we've found that this material saves 10 to 15 minutes each time you take an impression. It is simple to use and saves the practice incalculable amounts of time, relieving stress and providing the opportunity to see more patients. Xantasil is a high-quality material that delivers exceptional accuracy and performance at a favorable price point. Recently, Kulzer released Xantasil ®, a cost-effective, reliable alternative to alginate impression material. An impression made from VPS material can endure numerous pours for however many models are necessary, whereas an impression made from an alginate material can only produce one model that will need to be duplicated with a special material, if necessary. VPS material may cost slightly more, but that does not offset the gains in efficiency and time. Alginate is relatively inexpensive, but its hydrophilic properties make it challenging to utilize. But it also has considerable downsides, such as poor dimensional stability, messiness, repetitive hand mixing, and above all, a lot of wasted time.Īlthough alginate impression materials are still favored in some dental practices, more and more, they are being replaced by polyvinyl materials. ![]() Despite its shortcomings, it does have some good qualities, including quick set times, mild flavors, and low cost. A Cost-Effective Alternative to Alginate Impression Materialįor many years, alginate impression material has been a staple of most dental practices. ![]()
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