Comparison of the most popular light and medium body impression materials in dentistry.
Table 1: Comparison of numerical data
| Product Name | Package Quantity | Size |
|---|---|---|
| CutterSil® Light Silicone Impression Material | 1 | 140 ml |
| CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Liquid | 1 | 25 ml |
| CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Paste | 1 | 60 ml |
| CutterSil® Mucosa Silicone Impression Material | 1 | 140 ml |
| Speedex Universal Activator | 1 | 60 ml |
| CutterSil® Putty Plus | 1 | 900 ml |
| Speedex C-Silicone Impression Material – Putty | 1 | 910 ml |
| Zetalabor Laboratory Silicone | N/A | N/A |
| Titanium Zetalabor – Condensation Silicone | N/A | 2.6 kg |
| Optosil®/Xantopren® Universal Plus Activator Paste | 1 | 60 ml |
Top 10 Dental Impression Materials
1. CutterSil® Light
CutterSil® Light is a silicone impression material from Heraeus Kulzer.
- Retains accuracy for an extended period, up to 7 days
- Compatible with CutterSil Putty Plus
Body/Viscosity: Light Body
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 140 ml
Top 10 Base Impression Material in Dentistry
2. CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Liquid
CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Liquid is used with CutterSil® Putty Plus for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and partial and full edentulous impressions. Contaminants from gloves or other reaction materials do not affect the setting time.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 25 ml
3. CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Paste
CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Paste is used with CutterSil® Putty Plus for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and partial and full edentulous impressions. Contaminants from gloves or other reaction materials do not affect the setting time.
Old Manufacturer #: 65647273
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 60 ml
4. CutterSil® Mucosa
CutterSil® Mucosa Silicone Impression Material is used for edentulous procedures.
- Provides optimal working conditions
- Simplifies full and partial dental relines
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 140 ml
5. Speedex Universal Activator
Speedex Universal Activator is a silicone-based impression material created for use with Speedex putty (tray material), Speedex light body (wash material), and Speedex medium (wash material).
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 60 ml
6. CutterSil® Putty Plus
CutterSil® Putty PLUS can be used for crown and bridge, inlays, onlays, plus partial and full edentulous impressions. Contaminants from gloves or other reaction materials do not affect the setting time.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 900 ml Tub
7. Speedex C-Silicone Impression Material
Speedex putty is a silicone-based high-viscosity impression material indicated for use in impressions for models, matrices, protective insulation of teeth during flasking of the denture, tray material, and putty wash technique.
- Excellent wettability and flow characteristics
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 910 ml Tub
8. Zetalabor Laboratory Silicone by Zhermack Incorporated
Zetalabor from Zhermack is the first silicone specifically researched for laboratory use, simplifying the dental technician’s work. This C-silicone laboratory putty is used for duplication of denture molds, control matrix for the design of metal structures, impressions for copy denture technique, matrix for use in making temporary crown/bridges, matrix for the reproduction of gingival tissue (e.g., Zhermack Gingifast) and the insulation of teeth/gypsum in flask.
- High initial flowability
- Good final hardness
- High detail reproduction
- No deformation in flask
- Heat resistant 140°C
- High elastic resistance
- Final hardness 85 Shore A
- Nonpigmented
9. Titanium Zetalabor – Condensation Silicone
Titanium Zetalabor from Zhermack is extra-rigid setting C-silicone laboratory putty. The new condensation silicone is particularly suitable for demanding, technical dentistry. An exclusive formula using titanium derivatives makes this product ideal for working conditions that require high-precision performance, hardness, and heat resistance.
- Very high initial flowability
- High detail reproduction
- Inert to all resins (180°C)
- No deformation in flask
- Heat resistance 180°C
- High elastic resistance
- To be mixed with gel or liquid catalyst
- Final hardness 95 Shore A
- White color
10. Optosil®/Xantopren® Universal Plus
Universal Plus Activator Paste from Heraeus is used with silicone impression material as part of the Optosil®/Xantopren® Comfort system.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 60ml Tube
Table 2: Comparison of product features
| Product Name | Material | Use | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| CutterSil® Light Silicone Impression Material | Silicone | Impression material for dental procedures | Compatible with CutterSil Putty Plus |
| CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Liquid | Liquid | Hardener used with CutterSil Putty Plus for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, partial and full edentulous impressions | N/A |
| CutterSil® Universal Hardener Plus Paste | Paste | Hardener used with CutterSil Putty Plus for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, partial and full edentulous impressions | N/A |
| CutterSil® Mucosa Silicone Impression Material | Silicone | Impression material for edentulous procedures | N/A |
| Speedex Universal Activator | Silicone-based impression material activator | Used with Speedex putty (tray material), Speedex light body (wash material), and Speedex medium (wash material) | N/A |
| CutterSil® Putty Plus | Silicone-based putty | Used for crown and bridge, inlays, onlays, partial and full edentulous impressions | Contaminants from gloves or other reaction materials do not affect the setting time. |
| Speedex C-Silicone Impression Material – Putty | Silicone-based high-viscosity impression material | Indicated for use in impressions for models, matrices, protective insulation of teeth, tray material, and putty wash | N/A |
| Zetalabor Laboratory Silicone | C-silicone laboratory putty for dental technician’s work | Used for duplication of denture molds, matrix for the design of metal structures, impressions for copy denture technique | Insulation of teeth/gypsum in the flask |
| Titanium Zetalabor – Condensation Silicone | Extra-rigid setting C-silicone laboratory putty | Suitable for demanding, technical dentistry, high precision performance, hardness, heat resistance | To be mixed with gel or liquid catalyst |
| Optosil®/Xantopren® Universal Plus Activator Paste | Activator paste used with silicone impression material | Part of the Optosil® |
