Why I Use... Tray Aways and Supergel
Premium blended alginate material and disposable impression trays maximize patient comfort while creating dimensionally stable impressions with zero distortion or bite through
Using products that make patients happier and life easier for the dental team is a win-win for any practice. For Dr. Sean Grady and his team, switching to Keystone’s Tray Aways disposable impression trays and Supergel blended alginate impression material was a victory on both fronts. Now, there are fewer negative reactions from patients during the impression-taking process, and the Grady Dental team has virtually eliminated retakes.
Sean Grady, DDS
Prior to attending dental school at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, Dr. Sean Grady earned a combined undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of Maryland at College Park. He is an active member of the ADA, the Georgia Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, and the National Dental Practice- Based Research Network. He is also one of only a few practitioners in the state of Georgia certified by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education and has a special interest in perfecting his patients’ smiles using crowns, veneers, and orthodontics.
My dental team takes at least a dozen impressions every day, and it’s not uncommon for patients to react negatively to the process. Often, this leads to distortions in the impressions that require multiple retakes. Several months ago, our supply representative recommended we try Keystone’s Tray Aways, which are disposable impression trays, and Supergel, a blended alginate impression material. This system was better than I had expected and the impressions were much more reliable. We now use these products daily when an impression is needed.
Although Tray Aways and Supergel can be used separately, I’ve achieved the best results when using them together. Made from rigid, high-impact styrene, Tray Aways are designed with smooth, rounded edges that do not dig in to soft tissues. While the trays extend far enough to capture all the necessary anatomy, they are more comfortable for patients than previous trays I’ve used. In addition to the comfort factor, the trays have interior retention slots and vertical perforation to ensure the Supergel inside stays put.
Since switching to Tray Aways and Supergel, retakes are minimal in the practice. I think the comfortable design of the tray in particular helps with mandibular impressions, and the rapid-setting Supergel leaves far less room for errors. I’m glad we added these products to our armamentarium.
5 Benefits of Using Tray Aways and Supergel Together:
1. Blended alginate material mixes to a smooth, creamy consistency
2. Low surface tension to capture accurate, bubble-free impressions
3. Patient-pleasing sassafras flavor minimizes gag reflex
4. Tray design facilitates detailed reproductions free of distortion or bite through
5. Reliable, dimensionally stable results with minimal retakes
