{"product_id":"defend-alginate-substitute-6-x-50ml-cart-12-pink-mixing-tips","title":"Defend - Alginate Substitute 6 X 50Ml Cart. + 12 Pink Mixing Tips","description":"\u003cul id=\"ItemBullet\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume:  50 ml auto-mix cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPS material gives 25 micron detail accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Set time minimizes distortion risks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent stability, high tear resistance, multi-pour ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"LongDesc\" class=\"richp\"\u003eThe Mydent (Defend) presents the Alginate Substitute, a high-performance Vinyl Polysiloxane (VPS) material specifically formulated to replace traditional alginate for taking preliminary and study model impressions in dentistry. Unlike alginate, which is susceptible to dimensional changes due to syneresis or imbibition, this VPS-based substitute offers exceptional dimensional stability and tear resistance, allowing for highly accurate impressions that can be poured immediately or saved for later casting without loss of fidelity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe material comes in a quantity of 6 cartridges per box, with each cartridge containing 50ml of material in a 1:1 ratio, designed for use with a standard dental dispensing gun and large mixing tips. It is engineered with a Regular Set (RS) time, providing the clinician with adequate working time for seating the tray and ensuring patient comfort, while minimizing the risk of distortion that can occur with rapid-setting materials. This makes it ideal for a variety of applications including fabricating bleaching trays, provisional restorations, orthodontic models, and opposing arch models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are searching for the best VPS alginate alternative for stable study models then the Mydent (Defend) Alginate Substitute, which delivers stone-like accuracy, high elasticity, and long-term dimensional stability superior to conventional alginate, is best for you. The material captures fine detail with accuracy down to 25 microns, providing a level of precision that far exceeds that of alginate, thereby eliminating the need for frequent re-takes and improving the overall quality of laboratory work. Its highly elastic nature allows for easy and distortion-free removal from the mouth, even when undercuts are present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the VPS material is cleaner and easier to use than powder-and-water alginate, simplifying the mixing and dispensing process and reducing mess in the operatory. Being odorless and tasteless, it enhances patient acceptance compared to some alginate flavors. The long shelf life and the ability to pour multiple casts from a single impression make this VPS substitute a cost-effective and clinically superior choice for modern dental practices seeking reliability and efficiency in their impression-taking protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mydent International (Defend)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44012058804323,"sku":"DEF-VP9200","price":103.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7604\/8483\/files\/72269_main.png?v=1771543613","url":"https:\/\/palmettodentalsupply.com\/products\/defend-alginate-substitute-6-x-50ml-cart-12-pink-mixing-tips","provider":"Palmetto Dental Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}