Table 1: Comparison of numerical data for dental impression materials
| Dental Impression Material | Set Time | Cartridge Size | Price (approx.) | Dimensional Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® High Performance Alginate Substitute | Quick | 380 ml / 50 ml | $47 / $20 | Up to 30 days |
| Algin•X™ Ultra Alginate Alternative – 50 ml Cartridge 4-Pack Refill, Fast Set | Fast | 50 ml | $46 (pack of 4) | 14 days |
| Xantasil® Alginate Substitute Impression Material, Fast Set | Fast | Not specified | $52 | Not specified |
| AlgiNot™ Alginate Alternative, Cartridge Intro Kit | Not specified | Not specified | $130 | Months |
| Silgimix™ Alginate Replacement Impression Material, 8-Pack (50 ml) | Fast | 50 ml (8 pack) | $90 | Multiple times |
| Freealgin® Alginate Replacement Material – Trial Kit, 2 (50 ml) Cartridges with Tips | Fast | 50 ml (2 cartridges) | $39 | No time limit |
| StatusBlue® Automix Alginate Replacement – MixStar® 380 ml Cartridge, 10 tips | Not specified | 380 ml | $60 | Not specified |
| Algin•X™ Ultra DECA™ Alginate Alternative – 380 ml Cartridge Standard Pack, Fast Set | Fast | 380 ml | $119 | 14 days |
| StatusBlue® Automix Alginate Replacement, Automix Guns Economy Tub | Not specified | 50 ml | $55 | Not specified |
| Freealgin® Alginate Replacement Material – MAXI, 2 (280 ml) Cartridges | Fast | 280 ml (2 cartridges) | $120 | No time limit |
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1. Patterson® High-Performance Alginate Substitute
- Cured elastomeric vinyl impression material
- Alternative to traditional alginate materials
- Impressions for study models, temporary crown and bridge fabrication, partial denture impressions
- Mint flavored, quick setting time, dimensional accuracy
- Impressions can be poured after 2 hours and up to 30 days later
- Gluten-free
- Made in USA
- 380 ml cartridge uses the yellow dynamic mixing tips (088-6598) and bayonet ring (082-9655), sold separately
- 50 ml cartridge uses the pink mixing tips (088-6457), sold separately
2. Algin•X™ Ultra Alginate Alternative
Algin•X™ Ultra Alginate Alternative is an elastomeric dental impression material designed for dental impressions traditionally made with standard alginate impression material. It’s ideal for study models, preliminary impressions, ortho, temporary fabrication, and removable prosthetics.
- Auto mixing (50 ml or 380 ml DECA™ cartridge) delivers a homogenous mix with no dust or cleanup
- 14-day dimensional stability allows you to pour and repour when you want
- Minimal distortion during removal
- Pleasant spearmint flavor
3. Xantasil® Alginate Substitute Impression Material
Xantasil® is an addition-curing elastomeric alginate substitute impression material for anatomical impressions ensuring significantly improved handling and dimensional stability compared to traditional alginates. Compatible with the Dynamix® speed mixer.
4. AlgiNot™ Alginate Alternative
AlgiNot™ is an impression material intended as an alternative to traditional alginate materials.
- No hand mixing – eliminates mess and cleanup, saves time and material
- Delivery options; cartridge or Volume™ Impression Material automix dispensing
- Impressions remain stable; you can pour immediately or when it’s convenient
- Impressions retain dimensional stability for months
- Toleratesdisinfectants; alleviates concerns about contaminated impressions
5. Silgimix™ Alginate Replacement Impression Material
Silgimix™ is a vinyl polysiloxane material used to make impression study models, orthodontic models, counter impressions, provisionals, bleaching trays, and more.
- Alginate replacement impression material
- VPS chemistry
- Easy to mix and easy to use
- Fast 2:10 set time
- Pour multiple times without losing accuracy
- Easily disinfected
- Mint flavor
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6. Freealgin® Alginate Replacement Material – Trial Kit
Freealgin® is ideal for preliminary and orthodontic impressions, removable prostheses, antagonists, and temporaries. High dimensional stability, no time limit field thanks to a high hydrophilic behavior. This material provides the possibility of casting the model immediately after disinfection and obtaining several models from the same impression.
- High tear resistance
- Fast setting
- Highly hydrophilic
- Biocompatible
- Lilac color
- Exotic fruity flavor
7. StatusBlue® Automix Alginate Replacement – MixStar®
StatusBlue® is an efficient, clean, and stable alginate alternative supplied in convenient 50 ml cartridges for Type 50 automix guns. StatusBlue’s A-silicone formula makes taking situation impressions for temporaries, model-cast dentures, orthodontic models, and opposing jaw models quick and easy. StatusBlue is 100% dust free and can be coldly disinfected, allowing for clean and safe impression taking as well as delayed pouring or repouring of impressions.
- Extremely flowable under pressure to capture excellent detail
- Dimensionally stable – Allows quick, distortion-free removal from dental devices and is reportable/reusable
- Low shore hardness makes it soft, dimensionally stable and patient-friendly
8. Algin•X™ Ultra DECA™ Alginate Alternative
Algin•X™ Ultra Alginate Alternative is an elastomeric dental impression material designed for dental impressions traditionally made with standard alginate impression material. It’s ideal for study models, preliminary impressions, ortho, temporary fabrication, and removable prosthetics.
- Auto mixing (50 ml or 380 ml DECA™ cartridge) delivers a homogenous mix with no dust or cleanup
- 14-day dimensional stability allows you to pour and repour when you want
- Minimal distortion during removal
- Pleasant spearmint flavor
9. StatusBlue® Automix Alginate Replacement, Automix Guns
StatusBlue® is an efficient, clean, and stable alginate alternative supplied in convenient 50 ml cartridges for Type 50 automix guns. StatusBlue’s A-silicone formula makes taking situation impressions for temporaries, model-cast dentures, orthodontic models, and opposing jaw models quick and easy. StatusBlue is 100% dust free and can be cold disinfected, allowing for clean and safe impression taking as well as delayed pouring or repouring of impressions.
- Extremely flowable under pressure to capture excellent detail
- Dimensionally stable – Allows quick, distortion-free removal from dental devices and is repourable/reusable
- Low shore hardness makes it soft, dimensionally stable and patient-friendly
10. Freealgin® Alginate Replacement Material – MAXI
Freealgin® is ideal for preliminary and orthodontic impressions, removable prostheses, antagonists, and temporaries. High dimensional stability, no time limit field thanks to a high hydrophilic behavior. This material provides the possibility of casting the model immediately after disinfection and obtaining several models from the same impression.
- High tear resistance
- Fast setting
- Highly hydrophilic
- Biocompatible
- Lilac color
- Exotic fruity flavor
Table 2: Comparison of the most important features visible in the data
| Dental Impression Material | Key Features | Mixing Method | Disinfection Method | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® High Performance Alginate Substitute | Elastomeric vinyl impression material, gluten-free, made in USA | Dynamic mixing tips (sold separately) | Not specified | Traditional alginate materials |
| Algin•X™ Ultra Alginate Alternative – 50 ml Cartridge 4-Pack Refill, Fast Set | Elastomeric dental impression material, automixing, spearmint flavor | Automixing | Cold disinfection | Standard alginate impression material |
| Xantasil® Alginate Substitute Impression Material, Fast Set | Addition-curing elastomeric alginate substitute impression material, compatible with Dynamix® speed mixer | Dynamic mixing | Not specified | Traditional alginates |
| AlgiNot™ Alginate Alternative, Cartridge Intro Kit | Impression material, no hand mixing, delivery options include cartridge or Volume™ Impression Material automix dispensing, tolerates disinfectants | Not specified | Not specified | Traditional alginate materials |
| Silgimix™ Alginate Replacement Impression Material, 8-Pack (50 ml) | Alginate replacement impression material, VPS chemistry, fast set time, easily disinfected | Hand mixing | Cold disinfection | Not specified |
| Freealgin® Alginate Replacement Material – Trial Kit, 2 (50 ml) Cartridges with Tips | Alginate replacement material, high tear resistance, highly hydrophilic, biocompatible | Dynamic mixing | Not specified | Traditional alginate materials |
| StatusBlue® Automix Alginate Replacement – MixStar® 380 ml Cartridge, 10 tips | A-silicone formula, flowable |
