Comparison Table for Vinyl Polysiloxane
| Item | Brand | Features | Indications | Flavors/Scents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection™ VPS Impression Material, High Performance Cartridge | Patterson Dental Supply | – Super-hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material<br>- Unsurpassed elastic recovery<br>- Thixotropic handling<br>- Regular set times: 2:00 work time and 3:00 set time<br>- Fast set times: 1:15 work time and 1:30 set time | – Accurate, distortion-free impressions<br>- Suitable for crowns, bridges, bleaching trays, study models, denture impressions, provisional impressions | N/A |
| Genie™ VPS Impression Material, Standard Kit | Sultan Healthcare Inc | – Exceeds ISO 4380 standards for consistency, strain in compression, and detail reproduction<br>- Ultra Hydrophilic chemistry for wet oral environments<br>- Excellent flow characteristics under pressure | N/A | Berry flavored |
| Aquasil Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material, 50 ml Cartridge Refill | DENTSPLY Caulk | – Quadra functional modified siloxane impression material<br>- Mint flavor/scent<br>- Ultra-low contact angle<br>- Consistent flow characteristics<br>- Less technique sensitive during model fabrication | N/A | Mint flavored |
| Paradigm™ VPS Impression Material Cartridge Refill, 50 ml | 3M | – Easy extrusion and easy to use, Hydrophilic, Great flow, yet does not drip or slump, Good tear strength and recovery from deformation, Suitable for all indications | Crowns, bridges, bleaching trays, study models, denture impressions, provisional impressions | N/A |
| Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material Refill | 3M | – Hydrophilic impression material that displaces moisture, Short intraoral setting time, Sufficient working time, Clinically proven tear strength | N/A | Mint flavored |
| Take 1™ Advanced™ VPS Impression Material Cartridge Refill | Kerr Restoratives | – Combination of patented surfactants and hydrophilic monomer, Outstanding tear strength and elongation, Hydrophilic wash material, Excellent dimensional stability | N/A | N/A |
| Aquasil® Ultra+ Smart Wetting® Impression Material, Tray Delivery | DENTSPLY Caulk | – Highly precise VPS material for clinical performance, Great intraoral hydrophilicity to reduce voids and bubbles, Excellent intraoral tear strength, Extremely low contact angle for accurate impressions | Suitable for all impression techniques | N/A |
| EXAMIX™ NDS Vinyl Polysiloxane Impression Material, 2-Pack with Tips | GC America Inc | – Advanced addition reaction VPS impression material, Outstanding physical properties, Unique combination of innovative features | N/A | N/A |
| Reflection™ VPS Impression Material, High-Performance Putty | Reflection™ VPS Impression Material, High-Performance Putty | – Super hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material, Unsurpassed elastic recovery | N/A | N/A |
| Flexitime® VPS Impression Material, 50 ml Automix Cartridges | Kulzer | – Vinylpolysiloxane impression material, Full range of indications, High-contrast colors for easy impression reading | N/A | N/A |
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1. Reflection™ VPS Impression Material, High Performance Cartridge
Reflection™ is a super-hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material that offers exceptional characteristics to ensure accurate, distortion-free impressions.
- Unsurpassed elastic recovery
- Thixotropic handling (flows well under pressure)
- Outstanding elastic recovery; does not slump
- Regular set times: 2:00 work time and 3:00 set time
- Fast set times: 1:15 work time and 1:30 set time
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2. Genie™ VPS Impression Material, Standard Kit
Genie™ is a vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material that is berry flavored.
- Exceeds ISO 4380 standards for consistency, strain in compression, and detail reproduction
- Ultra Hydrophilic chemistry provides better results in wet oral environments
- Excellent flow characteristics under pressure for better surface coverage
- Exceptional batch-to-batch consistency for predictable results every time
- Clean and easy dispensing from Type 50 dispenser gun
3. Aquasil Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material
Aquasil Ultra is a quadrafunctional modified siloxane impression material that has superior hydrophilic properties, high tear strength, excellent dimensional accuracy and resistance to deformation.
- Mint flavor/scent
- Ultra-low contact angle
- Consistent flow characteristics
- Designed to be less technique sensitive during model fabrication
- Ultra-wettable; designed to minimize voids and bubbles
- Ultra-strong; designed to help minimize tearing and distortion
- Ultra-forgiving; designed to minimize pulls and drags
4. Paradigm™ VPS Impression Material Cartridge Refill
Paradigm™ VPS impression material is indicated for crowns and bridges, bleaching trays, study models, denture impressions and provisional impressions.
- Easy extrusion and easy to use
- Hydrophilic
- Great flow, yet does not drip or slump
- Good tear strength and recovery from deformation
- Great for all indications
5. Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material Refill
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material is hydrophilic and displaces moisture right from the start in the unset state, which helps prevent detail-disrupting voids.
- Short intraoral setting time
- Sufficient working time for a stress-free procedure
- Clinically proven tear strength
- Fresh material colors for easier readability
- Patient-pleasing mint flavor
6. Take 1™ Advanced™ VPS Impression Material Cartridge Refill
Vinyl Polysiloxane impression material is a combination of patented surfactants and a hydrophilic monomer that breaks surface tension and easily displaces saliva and other fluids to capture outstanding detail in any environment.
- Outstanding tear strength and elongation
- Hydrophilic wash material
- Excellent dimensional stability
7. Aquasil® Ultra+ Smart Wetting® Impression Material, Tray Delivery
Aquasil® Ultra+ Smart Wetting Impression Material is a highly precise VPS material that is optimized for clinical performance across all areas, even in the most challenging circumstances.
- Indicated for use with all impression techniques
- Great intraoral hydrophilicity helps to alleviate voids and bubbles at or near the margin
- Excellent intraoral tear strength in even the thinnest cross-sections
- Extremely low contact angle ensures accurate impressions in natural hydration
- Single-use cartridges enable precise placement and reduce product waste
- Works in moist and humid environments
- Double-arch specific tray material (rigid viscocity)
- Single-use cartridges enable precise placement and reduce product waste
8. EXAMIX™ NDS Vinyl Polysiloxane Impression Material
An advanced addition reaction VPS impression material that demonstrates outstanding physical properties plus a unique combination of innovative, clinical advantages for impression taking. It produces crisp, extraordinarily smooth and highly precise impressions for models, crown and bridge, dentures and inlays and onlays.
- Dimensional stability
- Excellent elastic recovery and tear strength
- Thixotropic ideal consistency and flow under pressure makes it easy to handle and extremely accurate
- Nonslumping
- Virtually tasteless and odorless
9. Reflection™ VPS Impression Material, High-Performance Putty
Reflection™ is a super hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material that offers exceptional characteristics to ensure accurate, distortion-free impressions.
- Unsurpassed elastic recovery
- Thixotropic handling (flows well under pressure)
- Does not slump
10. Flexitime® VPS Impression Material, 50 ml Automix Cartridges
Flexitime® is a vinylpolysiloxane impression material that has a full range of indications and a working time from 1 to 2.5 minutes (total set time 3.5 to 5 minutes).
- Superior hydrophilicity on a polyether level creates excellent detail reproduction in moist environments
- Resist tearing and distortion upon removal with Flexitime’s exceptional toughness
- Read impressions easily with high-contrast colors
