Table 1: Comparison of Numeric Data
| Product Name | Price | Size | Working Time | Setting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Algitec Alginate Impression | $17.69 | 1 lb | 1:30 | 2:45 |
| Kromopan® 100 Chromatic Alginate Refill | $23.79 | 1 lb | Fast Set | N/A |
| Jeltrate® Plus Alginate Impression | $20.49 | 1 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Jeltrate® Alginate Impression | $15.69 | 1 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Identic™ Dust-Free Alginate | $20.29 | 1 lb | N/A | N/A |
| AccuDent® XD Alginate Impression | $21.29 | 12/pkg | N/A | N/A |
| Cavex ColorChange Alginate | $17.29 | 1 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Jeltrate® Chroma Alginate Impression | $25.79 | 454 g | N/A | 2 minutes |
| Hydrogum® 5 High Stability Alginate | $23.79 | 1 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Image™ Dust-Free Alginate | $25.49 | 500 g | N/A | N/A |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features
| Product Name | Made in USA | Flavor | Type | Dust-Free | Antimicrobial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Algitec Alginate Impression | Yes | Spearmint | Type I | Yes | No |
| Kromopan® 100 Chromatic Alginate Refill | No | N/A | Type I | Yes | No |
| Jeltrate® Plus Alginate Impression | No | N/A | Type I | Yes | Yes |
| Jeltrate® Alginate Impression | No | N/A | Type I | No | No |
| Identic™ Dust-Free Alginate | No | Cinnamon | Type I | Yes | Yes |
| AccuDent® XD Alginate Impression | No | N/A | Type I | No | No |
| Cavex ColorChange Alginate | No | N/A | Type I | Yes | No |
| Jeltrate® Chroma Alginate Impression | No | N/A | Type I | Yes | No |
| Hydrogum® 5 High Stability Alginate | No | Mangosteen | Type I | Yes | No |
| Image™ Dust-Free Alginate | No | Mint | Type I | Yes | No |
Top 10 Alginate Substitutes for Taking Impressions in Dentistry
1. Patterson® Algitec Alginate Impression Material
An accurate, smooth, alginate impression material made with a dust-free formula to reduce airborne particles. The Patterson formula is easy wetting, providing a consistent mix that is fast and easy to make and provides superior stability. Impression material is also made in the USA and contains a delightful spearmint flavor. Fast setting time includes a 45-second mixing time, 1:30 total working time, 1:45 initial setting time, and 2:45 setting time.
- Pleasant spearmint flavor
- Made in the USA
- Gluten-free
- BPA free
Top 10 Base Impression Material in Dentistry
2. Kromopan® 100 Chromatic Alginate
Color: Violet/Pink/White
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Set Time: Fast Set
Size: 1 lb
3. Jeltrate® Plus – Antimicrobial, Dustless, Alginate Impression Material
Jeltrate® Plus is suitable for use in the fabrication of casts for most removable partial denture frameworks, mouthguards, and custom trays. This antimicrobial dustless alginate impression material has more algin for increased tear strength and creamier and smoother impressions. Reduces microorganisms by 99%.
4. Jeltrate® Alginate Impression Material
Jeltrate® Alginate Impression Material has a high algin content and is designed to make dental impressions for a case study, orthodontic, and opposing models. It is also suitable for fabricating casts for most removable partial denture frameworks, removable orthodontic and occlusal splint appliances, mouthguards, and custom trays.
- Irreversible hydrocolloid
- Excessive flow is similar to lower algin content materials
- The non-slump formula enhances patient comfort.
- Mixes consistently for smooth models
5. Identic™ Dust-Free Alginate
Identic™ Dust-Free Alginate is a dust-free impression material that is antimicrobial and easy to mix. It provides an excellent stone surface and is pleasant tasting. All are packaged in one-pound poly-aluminum pouches to increase shelf life and reduce storage space requirements.
Top 5 Fast-Setting Alginate Impression Brands in Dentistry
6. AccuDent® XD Alginate Impression Material
AccuDent® XD Alginate Impression Material is an irreversible hydrocolloid impression material used for dentate and edentulous impressions.
- Syringe material is a lighter body viscosity than the tray material
- Creates impressions with dimensional accuracy and freedom from air bubbles
7. Cavex ColorChange Alginate
Cavex ColorChange Alginate is an intelligent, chromatic alginate that features 2 color changes to indicate the major decision points when taking impressions. It first changes from violet to pink to indicate the end of mixing time, then from pink to white to indicate the end of the setting time in the mouth.
- 5 days dimensional stability (5 days without shrinking in a well-closed plastic bag)
- Innovative reaction mechanism
- Rapid, complete hardening reaction
- Highly elastic
- Ideal for orthodontics
- Good tear and deformation resistance
- Detail reproduction
- Smooth surface
- Optimum gypsum compatibility
- Dust free
- Patient-friendly setting: 1 min. in mouth
- 5-year shelf life
8. Jeltrate® Chroma Dustless Color-Changing Alginate
Formulated to change colors for each preparation phase: fuchsia during mixing, lavender during tray loading, and seating to light blue during setting in the mouth. The product has a fast setting time of 2 minutes and is dimensionally stable five days when stored in a hermetically sealed plastic bag.
9. Hydrogum® 5 High Stability Alginate by Zhermack Incorporated
Hydrogum® 5 is an extra fast setting dust-free alginate whose impressions are dimensionally stable for five days. This impression material is recommended for temporary crowns and bridges, removable prostheses and chromes, study models, and antagonists in fixed and removable prostheses.
- Extra fast water absorption (5 sec.)
- Homogenous mass, smooth, compact surfaces
- 5-year shelf life
- Extra fast working and setting times
- Exotic fruity flavor (mangustan) and Lilac color
- Thixotropic
10. Image™ Dust-Free Alginate
Image™ Dust-Free mint scented alginate offers easy mixing, excellent stone surface, unsurpassed smoothness and fine detail. All alginates are packaged in 500 g poly-aluminum pouches to increase shelf life and reduce storage space requirements.
