Product Evaluation

HENRY SCHEIN BRAND

Blu-Bite HP

An easy-to-use bite registration material that provides a rigid set with fast setting times for a consistent and accurate final impression

When a new patient arrives at your dental practice, that patient’s first impression can set the tone for their entire dental experience. Whether it’s a friendly front desk team member or a pain-free procedure, something about that patient’s first visit will leave a lasting impression and hopefully help build a positive reputation for your practice. Since you never get a second chance to make a good first impression, it helps to get it right the first time.

And while getting a dental impression right the first time is the ultimate goal for every dentist, using the correct impression material for the job is a key indicator to impression accuracy and restorative success. For Dr. Cynthia Leung, the correct impression material for bite registrations is Blu-Bite HP, a Henry Schein Brand. After having past issues with impression materials breaking apart after setting, Dr. Leung told DPS, “I am glad that I can remove the bite registration without worrying about it falling apart and having to retake the impression. We are more comfortable using Blu-Bite HP because fewer retakes means time savings.”

Working/Setting Time & Scents

With a choice of 2 setting times (Fast Set of 1:30 and Super-Fast Set of 0:55), Blu-Bite HP saves clinicians time and is easy to dispense and handle. Many evaluators cited the fast setting time as their favorite feature, including Dr. Ken Bendik, who said, “The very fast set speed was great.” Dr. Miriam Vaziri likes having a choice of setting times and said, “The fast set cuts down on chair time,” and Dr. Reena Gupta agreed that Blu-Bite HP “decreases chair time.”

As a nursing home provider, Dr. Mihaela Popa said, “I need a bite registration material that is patient-friendly and easy to use in this particular setting. I found that Blu-Bite HP checks all these requirements.” She praised “the material’s excellent working time, which makes denture fabrication an easy process” and named “quality and price” as her favorite features. “The heavy body material is easy to dispense, has easy handling, and provides accurate impressions,” said Dr. H.E. Henry, who felt the scents were “barely discernible” and suggested that the chocolate color was unappealing.

Blu-Bite HP comes in 3 patient-pleasing scents— vanilla, chocolate, and mint. “I like the ease of dispensing and the flavors,” said Dr. Jason Ingber, and Dr. Vaziri’s “patients liked the scents, especially the chocolate.” While Dr. Popa’s “patients acknowledged a good taste and smell,” Dr. Louie said, “The scents may stimulate more saliva formation.”

Viscosity & Rigidity of Material

Available in 2 viscosities (Rigid and Max Rigid), Blu-Bite HP features a smooth, nonresistant, mousselike consistency to provide clinicians with a range of options for consistent bite impressions. “I appreciate that it comes in different variations to accommodate different applications,” shared Dr. Kenneth Louie, who likes having “choices in rigidity, set times, and scents.” Noting that Blu-Bite HP has “nice rigidity for better accuracy,” Dr. Vaziri said she would recommend it to colleagues because of its “nice consistency and scents” but said it might be too rigid for some situations. Praising the “good margins and perfect consistency,” Dr. Gupta was “happy with the accuracy and viscosity.”

Stating that the Max Rigid material “dispensed well and stayed in place,” Dr. Henry felt that the Rigid viscosity was too thin. After having problems in the past with bite registration materials that were not rigid enough or dimensionally stable, Dr. Louie discovered, “This material appears to set very hard unlike some other materials that remain more rubbery, and it seems fairly accurate for a bite registration material.”

"We are more comfortable using Blu-Bite HP because fewer retakes means time savings."
- Cynthia Leung, DDS Hoboken, NJ

Accuracy of Impression & Restoration

With a rigid set and low resistance to closure, Blu-Bite HP minimizes deviation of the mandible to provide an accurate and reliable bite impression. “This material feels to have a good stability after acquiring the bite record, which is critical for mounting prosthetic cases,” Dr. Ricardo Ochinang shared. “As a result, Blu-Bite HP can certainly deliver savings without compromising quality.”

Reporting that previous bite registration materials resulted in shrinkage, Dr. Gupta “did not see any shrinkage with Blu-Bite HP” and had “overall good accuracy with the product.” Calling Blu-Bite HP especially helpful “to obtain a protrusive bite for sleep apnea appliances,” Dr. Philip Harper said, “It sets up firm, and the material is accurate and rigid, which helps labs articulate the casts better.” Blu-Bite HP “captured my patient’s bite very accurately,” reported Dr. Ingber, and Dr. Popa said, “It helps flawlessly communicate data to the lab.”

Overall Satisfaction

When asked if he would recommend Blu-Bite HP to other clinicians, Dr. Ingber said, “Absolutely, it worked great,” and Dr. Ochinang decided, “Overall, this is a product that I would use daily in-office.” Rating all features as excellent, Dr. Leung concluded, “Blu-Bite HP helps save time. It is firm and solid and did not break apart after setting. It is easy to use, and I did not have to retake any impressions.”

Takeaways

• Captures accurate and consistent bite impressions

• Available in 2 setting times— Fast Set of 1:30 and Super-Fast Set of 0:55

• Smooth, mousselike consistency in 2 viscosities—Rigid and Max Rigid

• Provides low resistance to closure and minimizes deviation of the mandible 

• Patient-pleasing scents of chocolate, vanilla, and mint