Table 1: Comparison of Top 5 Amalgam Capsules – Digits and Numbers
| Item Name | Silver Ratio | Compressive Strength (MPa) | Mercury Content | Setting Time (sec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Spherical | 56% | 500 | – | – |
| Admix Alloy Capsules | 54.9% | 490 | – | – |
| Permite Caps | – | High | – | – |
| Valiant Sure Cap | – | – | Low | – |
| gs-80 Caps | – | High | – | Choice of times |
| Lojic+ Caps | – | High | – | – |
| Type-T Spherical | – | – | – | Fast |
| Valiant PH.D. XT | – | – | Low | – |
| Silverfil Argentum | Pure | – | Zero | 5 |
| Premium Dispersed | – | High | – | – |
Table 2: Comparison of Top 5 Amalgam Capsules – Important Features
| Item Name | Important Features |
|---|---|
| Patterson Spherical | Smooth handling, indicated as a filling material for dental caries |
| Admix Alloy Capsules | High silver, dispersed phase, indicated as a filling material for dental caries |
| Permite Caps | High polishability, not affected by moisture, used in over 400 million restorations |
| Valiant Sure Cap | Lowest mercury content of any dispersed phase system, fine particle size |
| gs-80 Caps | Optimal handling characteristics, high strength and positive dimensional change |
| Lojic+ Caps | Platinum modified, exceptional early strength, homogeneous mixing, easy to load |
| Type-T Spherical | Self-activating capsules, high copper content, fast set allows immediate packing/carving |
| Valiant PH.D. XT | Palladium enriched, resists corrosion/tarnishing, Sure Cap delivery system |
| Silverfil Argentum | Pure silver filling, zero free mercury upon setting, no tin or copper |
| Premium Dispersed | Condensable alloy, virtual elimination of Gamma II, self-activating capsules |
Top 5 Best Capsule Mixers in Dentistry
1. Patterson® Spherical Alloy Amalgam Capsules
Patterson Spherical Alloy Capsules contain a non-gamma-2 spherical alloy with a silver ratio of 56%. This dental amalgam is indicated as a filling material for dental caries.
- Compressive strength of 500 MPa at 24 hours
- Smooth handling
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2. Patterson® Admix Alloy Capsules
Patterson Admix Alloy Capsules contain non-gamma-2 admix of spherical and lathe-cut alloy particles with a silver ratio of 54.9%. This dental amalgam is indicated as a filling material for dental caries.
- High silver
- High compressive strength of 490 MPa at 24 hours
- Dispersed phase
3. Permite Caps Dispersed Phase Alloy by SDI
Permite Caps Dispersed Phase Alloy is an amalgam made of a non-gamma-2 admix alloy. The high compressive strength minimizes risk of fracture and ensures a tough and durable long-lasting restoration.
- High polishability; superior handing
- Not affected by moisture; essentially no microleakage
- Used in over 400 million successful restorations worldwide since 1975
4. Valiant® Ph.D.® Sure Cap® Amalgam Alloy Capsules
Valiant® Ph.D.® Sure Cap® contains Palladium-enriched, phase-dispersed amalgam alloy used as a filling material for dental restorations. Valiant Ph.D. has the lowest mercury content of any dispersed phase system and a high copper content that eliminates the gamma-2 compound completely. Palladium enriched to build early strength, Valiant Ph.D. resists corrosion, tarnishing and marginal deterioration. Also its fine particle size results in smoother carving, faster wetting, faster setting, and a denser amalgam mass.
5. gs-80 Amalgam Caps by SDI
gs-80 capsules are technically advanced, non-gamma-2 admix amalgam.
- Optimal handling characteristics
- Choice of setting times and capsule sizes
- High strength and positive dimensional change ensure longevity and patient satisfaction
6. Lojic+® Caps Spherical Alloy by SDI
Lojic+’s high compressive strength minimizes the risk of fracturing the restoration. High compressive strength ensures a tough and durable, long-lasting restoration. The addition of platinum improves the compressive and tensile strengths. Lojic+ mixes homogeneously, is easy to load into the carrier, condenses well, burnished, and carves nicely. The SDI capsule systems are designed to give consistent and accurate mixes to every mix. Lojic+ is easier to establish proximal contacts than with other single-composition spherical alloys.
- Platinum-modified, high silver, non-gamma-2 spherical amalgam
- Exceptional early strength, smooth handling, and excellent polishability
7. Type-T Spherical Amalgam Alloy Capsules
Type-T Spherical Amalgam Alloy capsules are self-activating.
- High copper content makes this alloy exceptionally strong
- Self-activating capsules for easy, one-step trituration
- Fast set allows immediate packing and carving
8. Valiant® PH.D.® XT Alloy – Sure Cap®
Valiant® Phase Dispersed (PH.D.®) Extended Working Time (XT) palladium enriched amalgam has a low mercury content and a high copper content that eliminates the gamma II compound completely. This alloy’s fine particle size results in smooth carving, fast wetting, fast setting, and a dense amalgam mass.
- Palladium enriched to build early strength
- Resists corrosion, tarnishing, and marginal deterioration
- Sure Cap® delivery system emphasizes safety and simplicity
9. Silverfil Argentum Amalgam Capsules
Silverfil is the only pure silver filling that has ZERO Free Mercury upon setting, allowing dentists and patients to worry less about any of the negative effects of excess mercury.
- A pure silver filling
- Does not contain any free or excess mercury
- Mixes completely in just 5 seconds
- Works just like any other amalgam filling
- Does not contain any tin or copper
10. Premium Dispersed Phase Amalgam – Alloy
Premium Dispersed Phase Amalgam Alloy is a long-lasting, condensable alloy with excellent handling characteristics and high compressive strength. It is available in regular and fast-setting formulas. This capsule is self-activating. It contains a pre-measured container of mercury that activates and mixes with the pre-measured quantity of amalgam alloy. This capsule system is recommended for use only in a high-energy amalgamator.
- Condensable alloy – ensures good marginal integrity and eliminates open contacts
- Virtual elimination of Gamma II – provides longer-lasting and corrosion-resistant restorations
- Requires no pinching or twisting of the capsule to open and provides one-step trituration without the use of an activator
- Color-coded capsules – easy differentiation between types and spills
