Improve Flow and Spread of Impression Materials with Take 1 Hydro
As November winds down and the holiday season begins, dental practices across America are preparing for an end-of-year uptick in appointments. Patients whose insurance benefits are about to expire might want to visit before Jan. 1, while other patients might hold off on “big-ticket” procedures until their new benefits start in the New Year.
Of course, an end-of-year influx of patients is an opportunity for dentists to make purchases of their own, not only with big-ticket technologies but also with everyday products that can make their routine easier during a busy time of year.
To prepare for an influx in procedures like crown-and-bridge, for example, you may consider trying a new impression material. There’s no risk nor learning curve, and the payoff might be extremely beneficial.
Take 1 Hydro from KaVo Kerr Restoratives represents one of the more recent innovations in impression materials. According to the manufacturer, this material is formulated to provide the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a high-performance VPS material with the polyether-like hydrophilic characteristics that produce finely detailed impressions, even in challenging intraoral situations.
The top of mind question: why and how does Take 1 Hydro work better than other products?
The hydrophilic nature is key. It has one of the industry’s lowest contact angles (less than or equal to 10 degrees) on uncured material, KaVo Kerr details. When it comes to impression materials, the lower the contact angle, the more consistent the impression, especially in oral cavities where moisture is an issue. Take 1 Hydro’s low contact angle allows the material to flow deeper into the sulcus.
Secondly, its advanced surfactant formula breaks down moisture barriers between the preparation area and impression, easily displacing blood, saliva, and other fluids to minimize voids and bubbles. The result is better-fitting crowns that require fewer adjustments. This minimizes voids or gaps that distort, as well as time-consuming retakes, allowing the user to capture impressions with great detail and accuracy.
Thirdly, Take 1 Hydro has excellent high-tear strength allowing for better handling. It’s highly elastic, durable and stable, and easily stretches around undercuts without distorting or tearing during mouth-tray removal.
The Importance of Having Options
Dentists and manufacturers alike are embracing digital intraoral scanning while recognizing that impression materials still have their place in the modern practice. That’s why KaVo Kerr introduced Take 1 Hydro as a “future-proof” VPS solution.
“Digital scans do the job for most impressions, but certain situations need the deeper reach of a VPS impression material,” explained Yoshita Chaudhri, marketing manager at KaVo Kerr. “Take 1 Hydro’s deep reach allows the material to render details below the gingival tissues that digital scans can’t always see. So doctors can get the full picture for better-fitting restorations, on the first take.”
Recognizing that no two intraoral situations are alike and different dentists have different preferences, Take 1 Hydro offers a curated selection of materials. These include regular and fast-set times, and options ideal for challenging intraoral situations, such as full or partial edentulous impressions, full-arch restorations, and single- and multi-unit applications.
Visit KaVo Kerr’s website to watch how Take 1 Hydro improves the flow and spread of impression material. If you like what you see, you can request a free sample.
To achieve ultimate moisture displacement and impression accuracy, KaVo Kerr recommends dentists combine Take 1 Hydro with Take 1 Retraction paste, which also launched earlier this year. Read more: Rethink Retraction Paste with a Versatile New Option