Zhermack Elite HD+ Light Body Cartridge Refill Elastomeric Impression Material - 2 x 50ml

Description:

Elite HD+ is a hydrophilic, very low viscosity A-silicone impression material designed for accurate impression making, particularly for fixed prostheses. Combining the benefits of nanotechnology with hydrocompatibility, it guarantees high performance in various clinical conditions. The material’s excellent resistance to deformation ensures that impressions remain intact even during handling, while its outstanding elastic recovery allows it to return to its original shape after deformation, preserving fine details. Additionally, Elite HD+ offers high dimensional stability, maintaining its accuracy over time, and features opaque pigments that improve detail reading for easier interpretation of the impression. This combination of properties makes Elite HD+ an ideal choice for achieving precise, reliable impressions in dental procedures.

Features:

>Hydrocompatibility: Hydrocompatibility refers to the ability of the impression material to flow seamlessly over moist surfaces. For Elite HD+, this means the material can easily adapt to the wet environment of the mouth, flowing over the surface of the teeth and along preparation margins without difficulty. This capability ensures that the fine details of the preparation, such as margins and undercuts, are accurately captured in the impression, which is crucial for precise and high-quality prosthesis fabrication.
>Thixotropy: Thixotropy is a property of the material that allows it to flow when initially applied but remain stable once placed in position. For Elite HD+, this means that once the material is positioned in the patient's mouth, it won't run or shift, allowing for better control and stability. This ensures the material stays exactly where it’s needed, preventing distortion or displacement during the impression process.
>High Tear Resistance: High tear resistance is a vital feature in impression materials, as it prevents the material from tearing or breaking when removed from the patient's mouth. Elite HD+ boasts excellent tear resistance, ensuring the impression stays intact even when it's pulled out from under the dental arches or removed from deep areas. This characteristic is especially beneficial when dealing with complex or highly detailed impressions, as it minimizes the risk of losing essential detail during impression removal.
>At Least 99% Elastic Recovery: Elastic recovery refers to the ability of the impression material to return to its original shape after deformation. Elite HD+ offers an exceptional 99% elastic recovery, meaning that once the material is removed from the patient's mouth, it almost perfectly returns to its original shape, preserving every minute detail. This is particularly important in ensuring the dimensional stability of the impression, which is crucial for creating accurate dental restorations.
>Ideal Working Time/Setting Time Ratio: Elite HD+ is designed to provide the perfect balance between working time and setting time. The working time is the period during which the material can be manipulated and placed in the patient’s mouth, while the setting time is the time it takes for the material to harden after placement. The ideal ratio means that dental professionals have ample time to accurately place the material, adjust it, and ensure a high-quality result without worrying about premature setting or rushing the procedure.
>Long Working Time: Elite HD+ offers a long working time, which provides dental practitioners with more flexibility in applying the material. This is especially useful for complex procedures, where a longer time is needed to ensure that the material is properly placed and covers all necessary surfaces without the pressure of a quick setting time.
>Shorter Permanence in the Oral Cavity: While Elite HD+ offers a long working time, it also has a shorter permanence in the oral cavity. This means that once the material sets, it hardens quickly and efficiently, reducing the time the patient has to keep the material in their mouth. This helps enhance patient comfort and ensures that the material doesn't remain in the oral cavity for an unnecessarily long period, reducing the risk of patient discomfort or gagging.
>Different Colours According to Viscosity: Elite HD+ comes in a range of different colours based on its viscosity (e.g., putty, wash). The colour contrast between materials of different viscosities helps practitioners easily distinguish between layers during the impression process. For example, the thicker material may be one colour, while the wash material may be another, making it easier to identify whether the layers have been correctly applied and to assess the quality of the impression.
>Available in Tubes: Elite HD+ is also available in tubes, which makes it convenient and easy to dispense and use. Tubes are especially beneficial for clinicians who prefer manual mixing of the materials. The packaging also ensures hygienic handling and precise portioning, reducing waste and making it easier to control the amount of material used. This option provides flexibility in choosing the right packaging format for various clinical needs. These features make Elite HD+ a versatile, reliable, and high-quality impression material that ensures optimal results in fixed prosthesis procedures and various other dental applications.