Alginate

Hydrocolloids

• Elastic materials composed of colloidal gels or jelly-like substances made up of submicroscopic fibrils.

Procedure in taking impression

• Mixing alginate and taking negative impression

• using the supplied measuring cup, fill cup to top line (2tbsp) with alginate

• empty to a mixing cup

• Fill the cup with water. The water temperature should be approximately 73°C since colder water retards setting and warmer water speeds up setting.

• recommended mixing time is 1 minute to achieve a creamy mix

• fill tray

• fill quickly you don’t have much time

• use your leftover alginate in your mixing cup to tell when the alginate in your mouth is completely solidified

• the alginate is ready when it is firm to touch and it doesn’t leave residue in your finger

• using the tab as the handle, gently jiggle the tray from side to side to release the vacuum

• remove the tray and rinse the impression thoroughly in running water to remove saliva & debris

• pour impression material immediately to achieve the most accurate result

• your finished impression should look somewhat like

• the greater details the mold have, the better your dental appliance will fit

• in a clean mixing cup, start mixing cement/cast measure approximately ¼ cup water into the cup

• pour cement/cast into cup and sprinkle water until it settles on top and looks like a dry river be

• mix until you get a nice, creamy consistency, work out all lumps

• the cement or cast will not be as thick as the alginate was

• gently keep adding layers until it is build up all over the top of the mold

• after the first coat had started to set, use the extra cement/cast mixture you have been mixing to build a thicker layer all over the mold, filling the extra space

• holding the dental tray by the tab, gently tap the mold on the corner of the table to remove the air bubbles and fill the rest of the mold

• after the mold has had plenty of time to cure, gently pull the mold from the tray

• discard negative alginate mold * Do not attempt to make additional impression from the same alginate negative

• wrap mold care fully in supplied packing materials and send to the dental appliance laboratory

Different brands of alginate

• All measuring tools are included for the Alumilite and the Rubber. Non-toxic

Identic dust free alginate

• our most popular alginate offers a pleasant cinnamon aroma, mixes easily, and yields glass-like stone models