5. Makeup of Alginate
Sodium alginate
-As a thickening agent.
Calcium sulfate
-Reacts with the potassium alginate to form
the gel.
Trisodium phosphate
-Added to slow down the reaction time for
mixing.
6. Makeup of Alginate
Diatomaceous earth
-A filler that adds bulk to the material.
Zinc oxide
-Adds bulk to the material.
Potassium titanium fluoride
-Added so as not to interfere with the setting
and surface strength.
7. Physical Phases of Alginate
-The first phase is a sol (as in solution). In the
sol phase, the material is in a liquid or semi liquid
form.
-The second phase is a gel. In the gel phase,
the material is semisolid, similar to a gelatin
dessert.
8. Packaging and Storing of Alginate
-Containers about the size of a coffee can are
the most commonly used form of packaging.
-Premeasured packages are more expensive,
but save time by eliminating the need for
measurement of the powder.
-Shelf life of alginate is approximately 1 year.
10. Causes for Distortion and Dimensional
Change of Alginate
-If an alginate impression is stored in water or in
a very wet paper towel, the alginate will absorb
additional water and expand. This condition is
called imbibition.
-If an alginate impression remains in the open
air, moisture will evaporate from the material,
causing it to shrink and distort. This condition is
called syneresis.
11. Alginate Settings
Normal set alginate
-Working time of 2 minutes and a setting time of up
to 41/2 minutes after mixing.
Fast set alginate
-Working time of 11/4 minutes and a setting time of 1
to 2 minutes.
Working time
-The time allowed for mixing the alginate, loading the
tray, and positioning the tray in the patient's mouth.
Setting time
-The time required for the chemical action to be
completed.
12. Altering the Setting Times of Alginate
-Cooler water can increase the setting
time if additional time is needed for the
procedure.
-Warmer water can reduce or shorten
the setting time of the procedure.
13. Water-to-Powder Ratio
-An adult mandibular impression generally
requires two scoops of powder and two
measures of water.
-An adult maxillary impression generally
requires three scoops of powder and three
measures of water.
15. Taking an Alginate Impression
Explain the procedure to the patient:
-The material will feel cold, there is no
unpleasant taste, and the material will set
quickly.
-Breathe deeply through your nose to
help you relax and be more comfortable.
-Use hand signals to communicate any
discomfort!
16. An Acceptable Alginate Impression
-The impression tray is centered over the central and
lateral incisors.
-There is a complete "peripheral roll," which includes all
of the vestibular areas.
-The impression is free from tears or voids.
-There is sharp anatomic detail of all teeth and soft
tissues.
-The retromolar area, lingual frenum, tongue space,
and mylohyoid ridge are reproduced in the mandibular
impression.
-The hard palate and tuberosities are recorded in the
maxillary impression.
18. Elastomeric Impression Materials
“A material that is used when an extremely
accurate impression is essential. The term
elastomeric means having elastic or rubberlike
qualities”.
19. Characteristics or Elastomeric
Impression Materials
Base
Packaged as a paste in a tube, as a cartridge,
or as putty in a jar.
Catalyst
Also known as the accelerator, is packaged as
a paste in a tube, as a cartridge, or as a liquid
in a bottle with a dropper top.
20. Forms of Elastomeric Materials
Light-bodied
Also referred to as syringe type, or wash type.
This material is used because of its ability to
flow in and about the details of the prepared
tooth. A special syringe, or extruder, is used to
place the light-bodied material on and
immediately around the prepared teeth.
21. Forms of Elastomeric Materials
Regular and heavy-bodied
Often referred to as tray type materials,‑
they are much thicker. As the names
imply, they are used to fill the tray. Their
stiffness helps to force the light bodied‑
material into close contact with the
prepared teeth and surrounding tissues to
ensure a more accurate impression of the
details of a preparation
22. Basic Impression Technique
1.The material selected depends upon the dentist’s preference
and the type of impression required for the procedure.
2.The dentist prepares the tooth or teeth for the impression.
3.The light-bodied material is prepared and loaded into the
syringe and transferred to the dentist.
4.The dentist places the light-bodied material over and around the
prepared teeth and onto the surrounding tissues.
5.The heavy-bodied material is prepared and loaded into the tray
and transferred to the dentist.
6.When the impression material has reached final set, the
impression is removed and inspected for accuracy.
7.The impression is disinfected, placed in a biohazard bag,
labeled, and readied for the laboratory technician.
23. Types of Elastomeric Materials
Polyether
Silicone
Polyvinyl siloxane
Polysulfide
25. Manipulation and Technique
Considerations for Polyether Material
-Material is very stiff, which makes it difficult to
remove without rocking.
-Water, saliva, and blood affect polyether
material.
-Added moisture will increase the impression’s
marginal discrepancy.
-Increased water absorption occurs if a thinning
agent is used.
43. Which one of the impression
materials we choose?
•What’s the job you do?
primary impression
final impression
•How accurate do you want?
removable denture
fixed prostheses
•What technique do you use?