3M Oral Care
Impression
Troubleshooting
Guide
Causes and
Solutions.
This trouble shooting guide helps identify
common impression problems, determine
potential causes and provide solutions to get
your impression procedure under control.
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Incomplete
reproduction
of preparation
margins.
Voids on
the margin.
Tearing at
the margin.
Margins
complete but
not sharp.
Distortions.
Facial-oral
flow defects.
02-02-00
: Causes
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of tray.
Wash material
displaced.
Impression
material not
completely
set.
Poor bond
between
tray and
wash material.
Poor bond
of impression
material to the
tray.
Stone cast
discrepancies.
Overview
Causes
Incomplete
reproduction
of preparation
Cause 01: Overview
margins.
Insufficient retraction
Blood and saliva contamination
around preparation
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Inadequate coverage of marginal area
with light body ­impression material:
-- Wash material displaced/washed
away from preparation margins
when applying 1-step technique
-- Initial impression not sufficiently carved
when applying 2-step technique
Impression material has low tear resistance
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-02 : Solutions
margins.
Insufficient retraction
Retract gingival tissue to entirely capture
the prepared area. Retraction cords as
well as retraction pastes are suitable.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent gingiva
retraction with or without cord and hemostasis.
How to use 3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-03 : Solutions
margins.
Blood and saliva contamination
around preparation
Rinse and dry the prepared area and stop
any bleeding by using appropriate retraction
technique and a hemostatic agent. Liquids
or pastes based on aluminum chloride,
aluminum sulfate, or iron sulfate are suitable
hemostatic agents.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent gingiva
retraction with or without cord and hemostasis.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule:
How it works
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-04 : Solutions
margins.
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
preference of material. Do not exceed working
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-05 : Solutions
margins.
Inadequate coverage of marginal area
with light body impression material
Use wash material liberally on preparation
and abutments.
-- When using 1-step technique: Avoid high
viscosity contrast between tray and wash
material. Especially, when using putty materials
combine them with a high viscosity wash
material. In general, follow manufacturers’
recommendations for material combinations.
-- When using 2-step technique: Carve tray
material before applying wash material or
use foil as spacer.
View recommended material combinations for
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Materials and
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Materials:
TRAY MATERIAL
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3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
TRAY MATERIAL
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
Imprint 4 Regular
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
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Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-06 : Solutions
margins.
Impression material has low tear resistance
Let the material completely set prior to removal
of the impression and use impression material
with sufficient tear resistance.
All 3M ESPE Dental precision impression
materials offer clinically proven tear resistance.
Highly detailed impressions made with
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material (left)
and Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material (right).
View working and setting times of Imprint™ 4
VPS Impression Materials and Impregum™
Polyether Impression Materials:
2:00
3:30
2:00 ESPE
3M
2:00
3:30
Dental
3:30
2:00
3:30
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
1:30
3:00
2:30
2:30
1:30
2:30
3M ESPE Dental
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
1:30
1:30
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
™
™
Putty
Heavy Body
Regular Set
Regular Set
1:30
2:00
–
–
2:30
PRODUCT
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum Penta
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
™
™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Regular Set
Fast Set
–
–
1:00
0:35
2:00
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
6:30
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
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HIGH
WASH MATERIALS
1:15
Regular Set
VISCOSITY
LOW
™
2:00
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
21.04.15 11:47
** includes working time.
Overview
Causes
Voids on
the margin.
Blood and saliva contamination
around preparation
Improper syringe technique
03-02-01 : Cause
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Air bubbles in elastomer syringe
or intra-oral syringe
Tray not seated properly
Storage at elevated temperature
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Blood and saliva contamination
around preparation
What to do.
03-02-02 :
Rinse and dry the prepared area properly
and stop any bleeding by using appropriate
retraction/hemostatic agents. Liquid
agents and pastes based on
Solutionshemostatic
aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate or
iron sulfate are suitable.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent gingiva
retraction with or without cord and hemostasis.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule:
How it works
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Improper syringe technique
What to do.
03-02-03 :
Keep the mix tip permanently immersed in the
paste to avoid the formation of air bubbles. Apply
a liberal amount of wash material into the sulcus.
from the bottom up and cover the whole
SolutionsStart
abutment tooth with syringing material. Always
keep the tip in close proximity to the surface.
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringes Green
(for VPS materials) and Purple (for polyether)
are easy to handle and give better
control of the syringing process.
Tips for syringing
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
What to do.
03-02-04 :
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
of material. Do not exceed working
Solutionspreference
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Air bubbles in elastomer syringe
or intra-oral syringe
What to do.
Bleed cartridge prior to loading syringe.
03-02-05 : Solutions
Keep flow of material consistent. Do not
stop and start while loading the syringe.
How to load 3M™ ESPE™ Intra-Oral Syringe
Green/Purple
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Tray not seated properly
What to do.
TI P S !
Slowly (approx. 5 seconds) insert the loaded
tray into the mouth parallel to the long axes
of the prepared teeth, and hold it in place
without applying pressure.
03-02-06 : Solutions
Maxillary arch: Seat the impression straight up.
Make sure the handle is aligned with the
patient‘s midline. Always hold the impression
tray in the premolar area for stability.
Mandibular arch: Seat the impression straight
down over the arch while pulling out the
patient‘s cheek. Make sure the tray handle
is aligned with the patient‘s midline. Apply
passive pressure in the premolar areas with
your thumbs for stability.
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Tray not seated properly
What
do.
Applyto
passive
pressure
03-02-06-1 :
TI P S !
holding
the impression
Slowlywhile
(approx.
5 seconds)
insert the loaded
traythe
in place.
tray into
mouth parallel to the long axes
of theNever
prepared
and hold
it inthe
place
ask teeth,
the patient
to hold
tray.
applying pressure.
Solutionswithout
Never ask the patient to bite down
Maxillary
arch:
Seat the impression straight up.
on the
tray.
Make sure the handle is aligned with the
patient‘s midline. Always hold the impression
tray in the premolar area for stability.
Mandibular arch: Seat the impression straight
down over the arch while pulling out the
patient‘s cheek. Make sure the tray handle
is aligned with the patient‘s midline. Apply
passive pressure in the premolar areas with
your thumbs for stability.
Overview
Solutions
Voids on
the margin.
Storage at elevated temperature
What to do.
03-02-07 :
Store impression material at room temperature.
Usually, times given in the manufacturers’
instructions for use are valid for a storage
of 23 °C/74 °F. Working times
Solutions temperature
are reduced due to higher temperatures of
the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the
product is lower.
Due to its lower temperature sensitivity,
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
is less affected by fluctuations in storage
temperature than VPS materials.
Overview
Causes
Insufficient retraction
Cause 03: Overview
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
Smear layers from custom temporary,
provisional cements (acrylics) or core
build-up present
Inadequately mixed materials
Premature removal of the impression
Tearing at
the margin.
Inhibition of setting of VPS impression
materials due to contact with sulfur from
latex gloves
Impression material has low tear resistance
Expired impression material
Overview
Solutions
Insufficient retraction
What to do.
Retract gingival tissue to entirely capture
the prepared area. Retraction cords as
well as retraction pastes are suitable.
Cause 03: Solution 013M
ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent
gingiva retraction with or without
cord and hemostasis.
™
Tearing at
the margin.
How to use 3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
What to do.
Thoroughly rinse preparation with water
and dry before taking the impression.
Cause 03: Solution 02
Rinse and dry preparation
Tearing at
the margin.
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Smear layers from custom temporary,
provisional cements (acrylics) or
core build-up present
What to do.
Smear layers from acrylates (e.g. core build-up
or temporary materials) can inhibit the setting
of impression materials.
Cause 03: Solution 03When core build-up and final impression are
made in one appointment:
-- Be sure to remove the smear layer completely
prior to impression taking with alcohol/by
polishing. Check surrounding teeth and tissue
for any residue.
When the temporary and final impressions
are made in one appointment:
Tearing at
the margin.
-- Fabricate the provisional after taking the
final impression or remove the air-inhibited
layer on the exposed preparation with alcohol
before taking the final impression.
-- Do not use impressions already used to
fabricate the provisional for subsequent
precision impression taking.
-- If a temporary is removed prior to impression
taking: Remove all residues of cement and
clean the abutment tooth. In case of a core
build-up remove the air-inhibition layer on
the exposed preparation with alcohol before
taking the final impression.
Overview
Solutions
Inadequately mixed materials
What to do.
Cause 03: Solution
Tearing at
the margin.
Bleed cartridge before applying the mix
tip to ensure even dispensing. Then use the
mix tips recommended by the manufacturer
dispense a pea-sized amount onto a mix
04and
pad prior to use.
Bleed syringe
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Overview
Solutions
Premature removal of the impression
What to do.
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting time and make sure that the impression
material has completely set before removal.
Cause 03: Solution 05Store impression material at room temperature.
Usually, times given in the manufacturer’s
instructions for use are valid for a storage
temperature of 23 °C/74 °F.
Working times are reduced due to higher
temperatures of the product, while intra-oral
setting times might be longer if the temperature
of the product is lower.
Tearing at
the margin.
View working and setting times of Imprint™ 4
VPS Impression Materials and Impregum™
Polyether Impression Materials:
2:00
3:30
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
Dental
3:30
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
1:30
1:30
2:00
3:30
3:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
2:30TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
2:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty
Regular Set
1:30
–
2:30
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:00
–
2:00
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Regular Set
Fast Set
–
–
1:00
0:35
2:00
1:15
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
TRAY MATERIALS
3M ESPE Dental
3:30
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
LOW
HIGH
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
6:30
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
™
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
** includes working time.
Overview
Solutions
Inhibition of setting of VPS impression materials
due to contact with sulfur from latex gloves
What to do.
Use gloves which do not contain traces of sulfur,
e.g. nitrile gloves.
Cause 03: Solution 06
Tearing at
the margin.
Overview
Solutions
Impression material has low tear resistance
What to do.
Let the material completely set prior to
removal of the impression and use impression
material with sufficient tear resistance.
Cause 03: Solution 07All 3M ESPE Dental precision impression
materials offer clinically proven tear resistance.
Tearing at
the margin.
Highly detailed impressions made with
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material (left)
and Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material (right).
Overview
Solutions
Expired impression material
What to do.
Do not use expired impression material.
Follow defined storage conditions for materials
given in the instructions for use for full shelf life.
Cause 03: Solution 08
Tearing at
the margin.
Overview
Causes
Thick blood/saliva pooled
around the preparation
Insufficient retraction
Cause 04:
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
Overview like aluminum or ferric salts
Inhibition of setting of VPS impression
materials due to contact with sulfur
from latex gloves
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Impression material stored
at too low temperature
Incorrect storage conditions
of the final impression
Inadequate disinfection
Overview
Solutions
Thick blood/saliva pooled
around the preparation
What to do.
Cause 04: Solution
Rinse and dry the prepared area and stop
any bleeding by using appropriate retraction
technique and a hemostatic agent. Liquids
pastes based on aluminum chloride,
01or
aluminum sulfate, or iron sulfate are suitable
hemostatic agents.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent gingiva
retraction with or without cord and hemostasis.
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule:
How it works
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Insufficient retraction
What to do.
Retract gingival tissue to entirely capture
the prepared area. Retraction cords as well
as retraction pastes are suitable.
Cause 04: Solution 023M
ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent gingiva
retraction with or without cord and hemostasis.
™
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
How to use 3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
What to do.
Thoroughly rinse preparation with water
and dry before taking the impression.
Cause 04: Solution 03
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Rinse and dry preparation
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Overview
Solutions
Inhibition of setting of VPS impression
materials due to contact with sulfur
from latex gloves
What to do.
Use gloves which do not contain traces
of sulfur, e.g. nitrile gloves.
Cause 04: Solution 04
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Overview
Solutions
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
What to do.
Cause 04: Solution
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
of material. Do not exceed working
05preference
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Solutions
Impression material stored
at too low temperature
What to do.
Temperature influences the viscosity.
Store impression material at room temperature.
Lower temperatures might lead to higher
viscosities.
Cause 04: Solution 06
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Overview
Solutions
Incorrect storage conditions
of the final impression
What to do.
After disinfection rinse impressions with
water and dry before sending it to the lab.
Cause 04: Solution 07
Store impressions at room temperature
and away from direct sunlight.
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Overview
Solutions
Inadequate disinfection
What to do.
Use recommended disinfectants.
Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for use.
Do not exceed the immersion time.
Cause 04: Solution 08
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Overview
Causes
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Lack of support/insufficient stabilization
of the tray by operator during the initial
phase of polymerization
Distortions during impression removal
Delamination of impression material
and tray
Cause 05: Overview Selected impression tray is too flexible
The combination of the tray and
impression material is not appropriate
2-step technique:
Delamination of tray and wash material
A high viscosity wash material can displace
the tray material which has already set
Distortions.
Tray material used is too flexible and
distortion occurs during second impression
Local distortions due to insufficient carving
Detachment of tray material from
tray during carving
Overview
Solutions
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
What to do.
Cause 05: Solution
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
of material. Do not exceed working
01preference
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Distortions.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Solutions
Lack of support/insufficient stabilization
of the tray by operator during the initial phase
of polymerization
What to do.
Cause 05: Solution 02
Support tray until
impression material is
sufficiently set. Stabilize
the tray after seating,
avoid any movements.
When taking an impression of the upper jaw,
you can easily find support on the chin or
cheek bone of the patient.
With impressions of the
lower jaw it is recommended
to support the tray on the
mandibula.
Distortions.
Patients should close their mouth as much as
possible without biting down on the tray to avoid
deformation of the mandibula and, thus, errors in
the impression. Do not try to correct the position
of the tray after insertion.
3M ESPE Dental´s Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression
Material has the fastest intra-oral setting time
which means less time for unintended movements.
Overview
Solutions
Distortions during impression removal
What to do.
Ensure the impression tray is the proper size
prior to taking the impression and the material
has excellent elastomeric properties.
Cause 05: Solution 03Remove the impression along the axis of the
prepared tooth.
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting time and make sure that the impression
material has completely set before removal.
Distortions.
Overview
Solutions
Delamination of impression material and tray
What to do.
Use tray adhesive for all types of impression
trays and apply adhesive on bottom and on
inner sides of the tray, including gauze of
dual-arch trays.
Cause 05: Solution 04
Alternatively use 3M™ ESPE™ Impression Trays:
With their integrated self-retentive fleece strip,
the application of a tray adhesive is not needed
– saving valuable preparation time.
Distortions.
Overview
Solutions
Selected impression tray is too flexible
What to do.
Use rigid trays. When using dual-arch trays,
impression materials with low flexibility and
high shore hardness are beneficial to stabilize
the impression.
Cause 05: Solution 05
Both Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
and Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offer
heavy-body material options that are suitable
to be used with dual-arch trays.
Distortions.
Overview
Solutions
The combination of the tray and
impression material is not appropriate
What to do.
Do not use highly viscous putty materials
in combination with flexible plastic trays.
Dual-arch trays can be deformed during
impression taking.
Cause 05: Solution 06
Distortions.
Overview
Solutions
Delamination of tray and wash material
(2-step technique)
What to do.
Clean the initial impression with plenty
of water (or alcohol) and air. During this
procedure, saliva has to be removed
completely from the impression.
Cause 05: Solution 07
Dry thoroughly before taking the second
impression. Do not forget to clean and dry
after try-in of first impression.
Distortions.
Overview
Solutions
A high viscosity wash material can displace
the tray material which has already set
(2-step technique)
What to do.
Use low viscosity wash materials which are
able to form very thin layers. Carve the first
impression with tray material properly before
applying wash material.
Cause 05: Solution 08
All interfering areas have
been cut with a scalpel to
enable easy re-insertion.
Also channels are carved
in order to allow excess
wash material to be
displaced.
Distortions.
3M ESPE Dental gives recommendations for
optimized impression material combinations.
View recommended material combinations
for Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material:
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
TRAY MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Regular
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™ 4 Light
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Overview
Solutions
Tray material used is too flexible and
distortion occurs during second impression
(2-step technique)
What to do.
Use a material with low flexibility and
high hardness after set, e.g. Imprint™ 4
Penta™ Putty VPS Impression Material.
Cause 05: Solution 09
Distortions.
Overview
Solutions
Local distortions due to insufficient carving
(2-step technique)
What to do.
Carve the tray material properly.
Check repositioning prior to taking the
second impression. Apply controlled
pressure by slow and straight tray insertion.
Cause 05: Solution 10
Distortions.
All interfering areas have been cut with
a scalpel to enable easy re-insertion.
Also channels are carved in order to allow
excess wash material to be displaced.
Overview
Solutions
Detachment of tray material from tray
during carving (2-step technique)
What to do.
Cause 05: Solution
Distortions.
Apply adhesive on bottom and on inner sides
of the tray. Use a sharp carving instrument to
minimize stress at the interface of tray material
tray. Otherwise, tray material could detach
11and
from the tray unnoticed and causes deformation.
Overview
Causes
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Facial-oral
flow defects.
Impression tray does not support
the flow of impression material
Cause 06: Overview
Insufficient amount of
impression material used
Too fast tray insertion
Tray repositioning after seating
Overview
Solutions
Working time exceeded,
flowability already impaired
Facial-oral
flow defects. Cause 06: Solution 01
What to do.
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
preference of material. Do not exceed working
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Solutions
Impression tray does not support
the flow of impression material
Facial-oral
flow defects. Cause 06: Solution 02
What to do.
Use rigid trays with correct size. If necessary,
apply facial/oral, occlusal or dorsal stops.
Use 3M™ ESPE™ Impression Trays (or custom
trays) that support the flow of the impression
material. Their directed flow design minimizes
flow defects and distal voids to improve
impression accuracy.
Overview
Solutions
Insufficient amount of impression material used
Facial-oral
flow defects. Cause 06: Solution 03
What to do.
Do not underfill the tray. Use sufficient material
to create a back flow effect. If required, block
out the palatal area of the tray.
Tray filling using Pentamix™ Lite
Automatic Mixing Unit
Overview
Solutions
Too fast tray insertion
Facial-oral
flow defects. Cause 06: Solution 04
What to do.
Insert the tray slowly, taking at least 5 seconds,
to reduce flow defects.
Overview
Solutions
Tray repositioning after seating
Facial-oral
flow defects.
Cause 06: Solution 05
What to do.
Stabilize the tray after seating, avoid any movements.
When taking an impression
of the upper jaw, you can
easily find support on the
chin or cheek bone of the patient.
With impressions of the
lower jaw it is recommended
to support the tray on the
mandibula.
Patients should close their mouth as much as
possible without biting down on the tray to avoid
deformation of the mandibula and, thus, errors
in the impression. Do not try to correct the
position of the tray after insertion.
3M ESPE Dental´s Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression
Material has the fastest intra-oral setting time
which means less time for unintended movements.
Overview
Causes
Tooth or tissue contact
with impression tray
Too much pressure applied
upon seating of the tray
Cause 07: Overview
Show-through
of tray.
Lack of support of the tray by operator
during the initial phase of polymerization
Insufficient amount of
impression material used
Overview
Solutions
Tooth or tissue contact with impression tray
What to do.
Use stock trays with correct size or custom trays.
If necessary, apply facial/oral, occlusal or dorsal
stops.
Cause 07: Solution 01Use 3M
ESPE™ Impression Trays that support
the flow of the impression material. Their
directed flow design minimizes flow defects
and distal voids to improve impression accuracy.
™
Show-through
of tray.
Overview
Solutions
Too much pressure applied
upon seating of the tray
What to do.
Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
and hold it in place without exerting additional
pressure to avoid contact between teeth/tissue
and bottom of tray.
Cause 07: Solution 02
Show-through
of tray.
Maxillary impression:
Place index and middle
fingers in the premolar
area for stability. Never
hold impression by the
handle. Bring arms to your side to give more
support.
Mandibular impression:
Always line up tray
handle to the patient’s
midline. Hold tray with
thumbs and take fingers
under the patient’s chin to stabilize the
impression. Remember impression materials
are spongy and can lift if not stabilized.
Overview
Solutions
Lack of support of the tray by operator
during the initial phase of polymerization
What to do.
Cause 07: Solution
Show-through
of tray.
Support tray until impression material is sufficiently
set. Stabilize the tray after seating, avoid any
movements. When taking an impression of the
jaw, you can easily find support on the
03upper
chin or cheek bone of the patient.
With impressions of the lower jaw it is recommended to support the tray on the mandibula.
Patients should close their mouth as much as
possible without biting down on the tray to avoid
deformation of the mandibula and, thus, errors
in the impression. Do not try to correct the
position of the tray after insertion.
3M ESPE Dental´s Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression
Material has the fastest intra-oral setting time
which means less time for unintended movements.
Overview
Solutions
Insufficient amount of impression material used
What to do.
Do not underfill the tray. Use sufficient material
to create a back flow effect. If required, block
out the palatal area of the tray.
Cause 07: Solution 04
Show-through
of tray.
Tray filling using Pentamix™ Lite
Automatic Mixing Unit
Overview
Causes
Insufficient amount of wash material applied
Contrast in viscosity between
tray and wash material too high
Cause 08: Overview
Wash material
displaced.
Working time of tray material exceeded,
viscosity already impaired
Overview
Solutions
Insufficient amount of wash material applied
What to do.
Use wash material liberally on preparation
and abutments.
Cause 08: Solution 01
Tips for syringing
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Wash material
displaced.
Overview
Solutions
Contrast in viscosity between
tray and wash material too high
What to do.
Cause 08: Solution
Avoid high viscosity contrast between tray and
wash material. Especially, when using putty
materials combine them with a high viscosity
material. In general, follow manufacturers’
02wash
recommendations for material combinations.
All 3M ESPE Dental impression materials are
offered in well aligned consistencies. View
recommended material combinations here:
TRAY MATERIAL
3M ESPE Dental
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
TRAY MATERIAL
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
Imprint 4 Regular
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Wash material
displaced.
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
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2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
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3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
www.3MESPE.com
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3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
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Overview
Solutions
Working time of tray material exceeded,
viscosity already impaired
What to do.
Cause 08: Solution
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
of material. Do not exceed working
03preference
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Wash material
displaced.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Causes
Inadequately mixed material
Cause 09:
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
Inhibition of setting of VPS impression
materials due to contact with sulfur
Overview from latex gloves
Smear layers from custom temporary,
provisional cements (acrylics) or core
build-up present
Premature removal from the mouth
Impression material stored
at too low temperature
Expired impression material
Impression material
not completely set.
Overview
Solutions
Inadequately mixed material
What to do.
Cause 09: Solution
Bleed cartridge before applying the mix tip
to ensure even dispensing. Then use the mix
tips recommended by the manufacturer and
a pea-sized amount onto a mix pad
01dispense
prior to use.
Bleed syringe
Impression material
not completely set.
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Overview
Solutions
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
What to do.
Thoroughly rinse preparation with water
and dry before taking the impression.
Cause 09: Solution 02
Rinse and dry preparation
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule
Impression material
not completely set.
Overview
Solutions
Inhibition of setting of VPS impression materials
due to contact with sulfur from latex gloves
What to do.
Use gloves which do not contain traces of sulfur,
e.g. nitrile gloves.
Cause 09: Solution 03
Impression material
not completely set.
Overview
Solutions
Smear layers from custom temporary,
provisional cements (acrylics) or
core build-up present
What to do.
Smear layers from acrylates (e.g. core build-up
or temporary materials) can inhibit the setting
of impression materials.
Cause 09: Solution 04When core build-up and final impression are
made in one appointment:
-- Be sure to remove the smear layer completely
prior to impression taking with alcohol/by
polishing. Check surrounding teeth and tissue
for any residue.
When the temporary and final impressions
are made in one appointment:
-- Fabricate the provisional after taking the
final impression or remove the air-inhibited
layer on the exposed preparation with alcohol
before taking the final impression.
Impression material
not completely set.
-- Do not use impressions already used to
fabricate the provisional for subsequent
precision impression taking.
-- If a temporary is removed prior to impression
taking: Remove all residues of cement and
clean the abutment tooth. In case of a core
build-up remove the air-inhibition layer on
the exposed preparation with alcohol before
taking the final impression.
Overview
Solutions
Premature removal from the mouth
What to do.
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting time and make sure that the impression
material has completely set before removal.
Cause 09: Solution 05Store impression material at room temperature.
Usually, times given in the manufacturer’s
instructions for use are valid for a storage
temperature of 23 °C/74 °F.
Working times are reduced due to higher
temperatures of the product, while intra-oral
setting times might be longer if the temperature
of the product is lower.
View working and setting times of
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Materials and
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Materials:
2:00
3:30
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
Dental
3:30
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
Impression material
not completely set.
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
1:30
1:30
2:00
3:30
3:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
2:30TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
2:30
2:30
TRAY MATERIALS
Putty
Regular Set
1:30
–
2:30
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:00
–
2:00
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
VISCOSITY
LOW
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
1:30
1:30
3M ESPE Dental
3:30
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
HIGH
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
6:00
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
** includes working time.
6:30
Overview
Solutions
Impression material stored at
elevated or too low temperature
What to do.
Cause 09: Solution
Store impression material at room temperature.
Usually, times given in the manufacturers’
instructions for use are valid for a storage
of 23 °C/74 °F. Working times
06temperature
are reduced due to higher temperatures of the
product, while intra-oral setting times might
be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Due to its lower temperature sensitivity,
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
is less affected by fluctuations in storage
temperature than VPS materials.
Impression material
not completely set.
Overview
Solutions
Expired impression material
What to do.
Do not use expired impression material.
Cause 09: Solution
Impression material
not completely set.
Follow defined storage conditions for materials
given in the manufacturers’ instructions for use
07for full shelf life.
Overview
Causes
Working time exceeded
Initial impression not completely cleaned
and dried (2-step technique)
Cause 10: Overview
Poor bond
between tray and
wash material.
Sulfur or acrylic contamination of set
initial impression (2-step technique)
Relining of impression to correct defect
in the impression
Overview
Solutions
Working time exceeded
What to do.
Cause 10: Solutions
Select material with sufficient working time
(i.e. regular set instead of fast set). Make a
choice depending on the individual situation and
of material. Do not exceed working
01preference
times given in the instructions for use. In case of
3M ESPE Dental materials follow given intra-oral
syringing times for wash materials.
Pay attention to storage temperature. Working
times are reduced due to higher temperatures
of the product, while intra-oral setting times
might be longer if the temperature of the product
is lower.
Poor bond
between tray and
wash material.
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material
offers a very long working time with constant
flow. And, polyether impression material is less
temperature sensitive in its setting reaction
than VPS materials.
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material offers
both a fast and a regular setting material. Select
Quick Set for 1 to 2 unit cases and Regular
Set for cases that involve 3 or more units.
Overview
Solutions
Initial impression not completely cleaned
and dried (2-step technique)
What to do.
Clean the initial impression with plenty of water
(or alcohol) and air. During this procedure,
saliva has to be removed completely from the
impression.
Cause 10: Solutions 02
Dry thoroughly before taking the second
impression. Do not forget to clean and dry
after try-in of first impression.
Poor bond
between tray and
wash material.
Overview
Solutions
Sulfur or acrylic contamination of set
initial impression (2-step technique)
What to do.
Use gloves which do not contain traces
of sulfur, e.g. nitrile gloves.
Cause 10: Solutions
Poor bond
between tray and
wash material.
Do not use impressions already used to
03fabricate the provisional restoration for
subsequent precision impression taking.
Overview
Solutions
Relining of impression to correct
defect in the impression
What to do.
Do not try to reline impressions.
This can lead to distortions and poor bond
between new wash material and set material.
Repeat the impression instead.
Cause 10: Solutions 04
Poor bond
between tray and
wash material.
Overview
Causes
No tray adhesive used
Inadequate layer of tray adhesive
Smear layer on custom trays
Cause 11: Overview
Tray distortion upon removal
Detachment of tray material from tray
during carving (2-step technique)
Poor bond of
impression material
to the tray.
Overview
Solutions
No tray adhesive used
What to do.
Cause 11: Solution 01
Use tray adhesive for all types of impression
trays and apply adhesive on bottom and on
inner sides of the tray, including gauze of
dual-arch trays.
Polyethers and VPS impression materials
have different and specific tray adhesives.
Make sure that the proper tray adhesive is
being used for the impression material.
Alternatively use 3M™ ESPE™ Impression Trays:
With their integrated self-retentive fleece strip,
the application of a tray adhesive is not needed
– saving valuable preparation time.
Poor bond of
impression material
to the tray.
Overview
Solutions
Inadequate layer of tray adhesive
What to do.
Follow manufacturer`s instructions for use
for application and drying time.
Cause 11: Solution 02
Poor bond of
impression material
to the tray.
Overview
Solutions
Smear layer on custom trays
What to do.
Remove smear layer with acetone, grinding
instruments or sandblast. Always make sure
to clean trays after mouth try-in.
Cause 11: Solution 03
Poor bond of
impression material
to the tray.
Overview
Solutions
Tray distortion upon removal
What to do.
Use stiff and rigid trays and make sure
the tray fits well.
Cause 11: Solution
Ensure the impression tray is the proper
04size prior to taking the impression.
Remove the impression along the axis
of the prepared tooth.
Poor bond of
impression material
to the tray.
Overview
Solutions
Detachment of tray material from tray
during carving (2-step technique)
What to do.
Cause 11: Solution
Poor bond of
impression material
to the tray.
Apply adhesive on bottom and on inner
sides of the tray. Use a sharp carving instrument
to minimize stress at the interface of tray
and tray. Otherwise, tray material
05material
could detach from the tray unnoticed and
causes deformation.
Overview
Causes
Outgassing of hydrogen when
using VPS impression materials
Bump/swelling in gypsum model
Cause 12: Overview
Stone cast
discrepancies.
Cast not made according to preparation
guidelines and lacks detail
Overview
Solutions
Outgassing of hydrogen when
using VPS impression materials
What to do.
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for use
on minimum waiting time to pour cast.
Cause 12: Solution 01
Stone cast
discrepancies.
Overview
Solutions
Bump/swelling in gypsum model
What to do.
Can occur through invisible voids under the
surface of the impression. Thoroughly inspect
the impression to avoid undetected voids.
Cause 12: Solution 02Automatic mixing of impression materials with
the Pentamix™ Lite or Pentamix™ 3 Mixing Unit
guarantees homogeneous and void-free
mixing results.
Stone cast
discrepancies.
Pentamix™ 3
Automatic Mixing Unit
Pentamix™ Lite
Automatic Mixing Unit
Automatic mixing of impression materials
with Pentamix™ Lite Mixing Unit
Overview
Solutions
Cast not made according to preparation
guidelines and lacks detail
What to do.
Provide all relevant information to the dental lab:
Impression material used including fabrication
date, additional surfactants for pouring if needed,
etc.
Cause 12: Solution 03
Stone cast
discrepancies.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-01-00 : Ten Golden
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Rules
Overview
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-02-00 : Ten
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-03-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-04-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-05-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-06-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-07-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-08-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-09-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-10-00
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
: Ten
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
Home
10 Golden Rules.
For perfect impressions.
+
01. Choose appropriate tray/wash material
+
04-11-00 : Ten
02. Ensure adequate retraction
+
03. Thoroughly apply tray adhesive
+
+
viscosities and material class according to impression
technique and indication. Use properly fitting, rigid,
and sturdy impression trays.
and, if necessary, stop any bleeding to achieve a
clean and dry situation. If retraction agents are used,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
... and let dry appropriately to make sure that the
impression material will not be detached upon tray
removal. Alternatively use a 3M™ ESPE™ Impression
Tray. Due to its integrated self-retentive fleece strip
a tray adhesive is not needed.
04. Assure a uniform and homogeneous mix
of the impression material. Fill the tray sufficiently with
the impression material. With all Penta™ materials and
materials in Garant™ cartridges from 3M ESPE Dental
proper automatic mixing is guaranteed.
05. Use gloves
that do not inhibit the setting of the impression
material. Latex gloves can inhibit the setting of
VPS impression materials, use nitrile gloves instead.
+
06. Keep the tip immersed
+
07. Slowly insert the loaded tray
+
08. When removing the tray
+
09. Check preparation margins
+
10. Disinfect impression properly
in the material at all times during intra-oral syringing
of the wash material to avoid entrapping air.
into the mouth parallel to the long axes of the prepared
teeth. Apply controlled pressure upon seating the tray
to avoid contact between teeth/tissue and bottom
of tray. Stay within working time of tray and wash
Golden
Rules
material.
Hold the tray in place without exerting
pressure and avoid any movements that could shift
the position of the tray and may lead to distortions.
from the mouth avoid unilateral rotation. Follow
the setting times indicated in the manufacturer´s
instructions for use before removing the impression.
and make sure that margins are captured entirely
and properly. The following appearances may lead to
inaccurate results: voids, tears, material distortions,
flow defects, detachment from tray, delamination
between heavy and light body, shine-through of tray.
and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Rinse impression with water before and after
disinfection and dry before sending it to the lab.
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Appendix
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Incomplete
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-02 : Solutions Overlay
margins.
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Insert retraction capsule tip into
the sulcus.
Slowly and steadily, inject astringent
retraction paste into sulcus.
Completely fill the sulcus.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Incomplete
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-03 : Solutions Overlay
margins.
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Insert retraction capsule tip into
the sulcus.
Slowly and steadily, inject astringent
retraction paste into sulcus.
Completely fill the sulcus.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-05 : Solutions
margins.
3M ESPE Dental
Inadequate coverage of marginal area
Materialwith
Combinations
per Technique
light
body
impression
material
™
Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material
TRAY MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Use wash material liberally on preparation
and abutments.
-- When using 1-step technique: Avoid high
viscosity contrast between tray and wash
4 Super Quick Light
material. Especially, when using putty materials
4 Super Quick Regular
combine them with a high viscosity wash
4 Regular
material. In general, follow manufacturers’
recommendations for material combinations.
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
03-01-05 :
-- When using 2-step technique: Carve tray
material
Solutions
Overlay
1 before applying wash material or
Imprint 4 Super Quick Regular
use foil as spacer.
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
View portfolio of Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression
Materials and Impregum™ Polyether Impression
Materials:
4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint™
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™ 4 Light
TRAY MATERIAL
3M ESPE Dental
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249 www.3MESPE.com/Imprint4
™
Imprint 4 Regular
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
Imprint 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
3M, ESPE, Imprint and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
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Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249 www.3MESPE.com/Imprint4
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
TRAY MATERIAL
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
3M, ESPE, Imprint and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0583-9 (Rev. A)
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
www.3MESPE.com
3M, ESPE, Impregum and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0154-9 (Rev. B)
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-05 : Solutions Overlay 2
margins.
3M ESPE Dental
Inadequate coverage of marginal area
Materialwith
Combinations
per Technique
light
body
impression
material
™
Impregum Polyether Impression Material
TRAY MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
Use wash material liberally on preparation
and abutments.
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
-- When using 1-step technique: Avoid high
viscosity contrast between tray and wash
material. Especially, when using putty materials
combine them with a high viscosity wash
material. In general, follow manufacturers’
recommendations for material combinations.
Impregum Penta Medium Body
™
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
-- When using 2-step technique: Carve tray
material before applying wash material or
use
Soft Quick Step
Lightfoil
Bodyas spacer.
View portfolio of Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression
Materials and Impregum™ Polyether Impression
Soft Light Body
Materials:
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
TRAY MATERIAL
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
™
Imprint 4 Regular
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
3M, ESPE, Impregum and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0154-9 (Rev. B)
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249 www.3MESPE.com/Imprint4
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
™
TRAY MATERIAL
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
www.3MESPE.com
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
3M, ESPE, Imprint and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0583-9 (Rev. A)
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
www.3MESPE.com
3M, ESPE, Impregum and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0154-9 (Rev. B)
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-06-1 : Solutions
margins.
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
3:30
2:00
Dental
3:30
3:30
2:00
3:30
1:30
3:00
Impression material
hasOverview
low tear resistance
Portfolio
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
3:00
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
TRAY MATERIALS
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
3:00
3:00
1:30
1:30
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
Let the material completely set prior to removal
of the
and1:30
use impression
material
2:30
2:30
1:30 impression
1:30
2:30
2:30
1:30
with sufficient tear resistance.
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty
Regular Set
All 3M ESPE Dental precision impression
1:30
–
2:30
materials offer clinically proven tear resistance.
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:00
–
2:00
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Regular Set
Fast Set
Regular Set
Fast Set
–
1:00
2:00
Highly
detailed impressions
made
with
™
Impregum Polyether Impression Material (left)
and Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material (right).
–
0:35
1:15
View working and setting times of Imprint™ 4
–
1:00 Materials2:00
VPS
Impression
and Impregum™
Polyether Impression Materials:
–
0:35
2:00
3:30
2:00 ESPE
3M
2:00
3:30
Dental
3:30
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
3:30
1:30
3:00
2:30
2:30
1:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
™
™
Putty
Heavy Body
Regular Set
Regular Set
1:30
2:00
–
–
1:15
2:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
2:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum Penta
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
™
™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Regular Set
Fast Set
–
–
1:00
0:35
2:00
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
6:30
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
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HIGH
WASH MATERIALS
1:15
Regular Set
VISCOSITY
LOW
TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
™
2:00
3M ESPE Dental
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
21.04.15 11:47
** includes working time.
Overview
Solutions
Incomplete
What to do.
reproduction
of preparation
03-01-06-2 : Solutions
margins.
3M ESPE Dental
Impression material
hasOverview
low tear resistance
Portfolio
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
LOW
SETTING VERSION
Let the material completely set prior to removal
of the impression and use impression material
with sufficient tear resistance.
HIGH
TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
All 3M ESPE Dental precision impression
materials offer
clinically proven
tear resistance.
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
WASH MATERIALS
Highly detailed impressions made with
1:00
4:00Material (left)
Impression
Impregum™ Polyether
™
and Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material (right).
View working
times of Imprint™ 4
3:15 and setting6:30
VPS Impression Materials and Impregum™
Regular Set Polyether2:00
5:30
Impression Materials:
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
Fast Set
2:00
1:00
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
* Working time includes mixing time.
** includes working time.
3:30
2:00 ESPE
3M
2:00
3:30
Dental
3:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
3:30
1:30
3:00
2:30
2:30
1:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
TRAY MATERIALS
3M ESPE Dental
4:00
2:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
™
™
Putty
Heavy Body
Regular Set
1:30
–
2:30
2:00
–
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Regular Set
Fast Set
–
–
1:00
0:35
2:00
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
2:45
6:00
Impregum Penta
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
6:30
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
3329-153M_IMPR4_OV_US_Ly2.indd 1
6:00
2:30
WASH MATERIALS
1:15
Regular Set
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
™
™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
™
2:00
SETTING VERSION
HIGH
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Wird noch an neues CI angepasst
Regular Set
VISCOSITY
LOW
TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
21.04.15 11:47
** includes working time.
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Voids on
the margin.
Solutions
Blood and saliva contamination
around preparation
What to do.
Rinse and dry the prepared area properly
and stop any bleeding by using appropriate
retraction/hemostatic agents. Liquid
hemostatic agents and pastes based on
: Solutions
Slowly and steadily, inject astringent
Remove a retraction capsule from 03-02-02-1
Insert retraction capsule
tip into
aluminum
chloride,
aluminum sulfate or
retraction paste
into sulcus.
the blister and insert into dispenser
the sulcus.
iron
sulfate fill
arethe
suitable.
Completely
sulcus.
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports your
impression work with excellent gingiva retraction
with or without cord and hemostasis.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
See full technique guide here
Overview
3M ESPE
™
™
Solutions
Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Voids on
the margin.
03-02-03-1 : Solutions
Tips for success.
Filling quantity for:
3 – 4 teeth / 2 – 3 teeth / 1 – 2 teeth
overfilled
if overfilled
safety valve
opens for
excess
max load
max load
clean before use!
Overview
3M ESPE
™
™
Solutions
Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Voids on
the margin.
03-02-05-1 : Solutions
Tips for success.
Filling quantity for:
3 – 4 teeth / 2 – 3 teeth / 1 – 2 teeth
overfilled
if overfilled
safety valve
opens for
excess
max load
max load
clean before use!
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Insufficient retraction
What to do.
Retract gingival tissue to entirely capture
the prepared area. Retraction cords as
well as retraction pastes are suitable.
3M
ESPE
Retraction
CauseInsert
03:
Solution
01-Overlay
Slowly
and steadily,
inject Capsule
astringent supports
retraction
capsule tip
into
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Tearing at
the margin.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
™
the sulcus.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
™
retraction
paste into
sulcus.
your
impression
work
with excellent
Completely
fill the sulcus.
gingiva
retraction
with or without cord
and hemostasis.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
See full technique guide here
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
What to do.
Thoroughly rinse preparation with water
and dry before taking the impression.
CauseInsert
03:
Solution
02-Overlay
Slowly and steadily, inject astringent
retraction
capsule tip
into
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Tearing at
the margin.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
the sulcus.
retraction paste into sulcus.
Completely fill the sulcus.
See full technique guide here
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
Overview
3M ESPE
™
™
Solutions
Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Inadequately mixed materials
What to do.
Cause 03: Solution
Tearing at
the margin.
Bleed cartridge before applying the mix tip
to ensure even dispensing. Then use the mix
tips recommended by the manufacturer and
dispense a pea-sized amount onto a mix pad
04-Overlay
prior to use.
Tips for success.
Filling quantity for:
3 – 4 teeth / 2 – 3 teeth / 1 – 2 teeth
overfilled
if overfilled
safety valve
opens for
excess
max load
max load
clean before use!
Overview
Solutions
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
3:30
2:00
Dental
3:30
3:30
Premature removal
of the
impression
Portfolio
Overview
2:00
3:30
1:30
3:00
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
What to do.
3:00
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Putty
Regular Set
Heavy Body
Regular Set
Heavy Body
Fast Set
WASH MATERIALS
Tearing at
the margin.
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting
sure that
the impression
2:30 make
2:30
1:30 time and
1:30
2:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
material has completely set before removal.
Store impression
material at room temperature.
Cause 03: Solution 05-Overlay
1
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Light
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
3:00
3:00
1:30
1:30
Regular Set
Fast Set
1:30
–
2:30
Usually, times given in the manufacturer’s
instructions for use are valid for a storage
2:00
– 23 °C/74 °F.
2:00
temperature of
Working times are reduced due to higher
1:15
–
1:15 while intra-oral
temperatures
of the product,
setting times might be longer if the temperature
of the product is lower.
View
portfolio1:00of Imprint™ 2:00
4 VPS Impression
–
Materials and Impregum™ Polyether Impression
Materials here for working and setting times:
–
0:35
1:15
2:00
3:30
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
Dental
3:30
3:30
2:00
3:30
3:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
1:30
PRODUCT
Regular Set
–
VISCOSITY
LOW
HIGH
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Fast Set
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
Putty
SETTING
VERSION
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:00
1:30
Regular Set
1:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
–
1:30
1:30
2:30
2:30
2:30
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:00
–
2:00
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
–
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
PRODUCT
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
1:30
1:30
3M ESPE Dental
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
1:30
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Fast Set
1:00
0:35
Fast Set
–
–
1:00
0:35
2:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
1:15
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
6:30
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
HIGH
2:30TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Regular Set
VISCOSITY
LOW
2:00
1:15
™
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
** includes working time.
Overview
Solutions
3M ESPE Dental
Premature removal
of the
impression
Portfolio
Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
What to do.
SETTING VERSION
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting time and make sure that the impression
material has completely set before removal.
HIGH
TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
Store impression
at room temperature.
Cause 03: Solution 05-Overlay
2 2:30 material6:00
Usually, times
given in the
manufacturer’s
2:45
6:00
instructions for use are valid for a storage
°F.
Regular Set temperature
2:45 of 23 °C/746:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
Tearing at
the margin.
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
Working times are reduced due to higher
1:45
6:00
temperatures of the product, while intra-oral
setting times
1:00 might be longer
4:00 if the temperature
of the product is lower.
1:00
4:00
View portfolio of Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression
Materials and
Impregum™4:00
Polyether Impression
1:00
Materials here for working and setting times:
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
2:00
Regular Set
PRODUCT
3:15
VISCOSITY
LOW
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
Dental
3:30
1:30
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
1:30
1:30
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Regular Set
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Putty
Regular Set
2:00
1:30
–
2:30
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:00
–
2:00
Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
WASH MATERIALS
Fast Set
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
** includes working time.
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
1:00
2:00
3:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
2:30TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
2:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
Regular Set
Fast Set
–
–
1:00
0:35
2:00
1:15
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
3M ESPE Dental
3:30
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
3:30
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
3:30
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
6:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
LOW
5:30
HIGH
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
6:30
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
4:00
™
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
** includes working time.
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Thick blood/saliva pooled
around the preparation
What to do.
Rinse and dry the prepared area and stop
any bleeding by using appropriate retraction
technique and a hemostatic agent. Liquids
or pastes based on aluminum chloride,
04:
Solution
01-Overlay
Slowly and steadily, inject astringent
Remove a retraction capsule Cause
from
Insert
retraction
capsule tip
into
aluminum
sulfate,
iron sulfate are suitable
retraction paste
intoor
sulcus.
the blister and insert into dispenser
the sulcus.
hemostatic
Completely agents.
fill the sulcus.
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule supports
your impression work with excellent gingiva
retraction with or without cord and hemostasis.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
See full technique guide here
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Insufficient retraction
What to do.
Retract gingival tissue to entirely capture
the prepared area. Retraction cords as well
as retraction pastes are suitable.
3M
ESPE
Retraction
CauseInsert
04:retraction
Solution
02-Overlay
Slowly
and steadily,
inject Capsule
astringent supports
capsule tip
into
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
™
™
the sulcus.
retraction
paste into
sulcus.
your
impression
work
with excellent gingiva
Completely
fill the
retraction
with
orsulcus.
without cord and hemostasis.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
See
technique guide here
andfull
suction.
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
What to do.
Thoroughly rinse preparation with water
and dry before taking the impression.
CauseInsert
04:retraction
Solution
03-Overlay
Slowly and steadily, inject astringent
capsule tip
into
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Margins
complete
but not sharp.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
the sulcus.
retraction paste into sulcus.
Completely fill the sulcus.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
Overview
Solutions
3M ESPE Dental
2-step technique:
high viscosity wash
material can displace
MaterialACombinations
per Technique
the™ tray
material
which has
already set
Imprint
4 VPS
Impression
Material
What to do.
TRAY MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Use low viscosity wash materials which are
able to form very thin layers. Carve the first
impression with tray material properly before
applying wash material.
Cause 05: Solution 08-Overlay
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Regular
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint™
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™
Distortions.
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All interfering areas have
been cut with a scalpel to
enable easy re-insertion.
Also channels are carved
in order to allow excess
wash material to be
displaced.
3M ESPE gives recommendations for
optimized impression material combinations.
4 Super Quick Light
View recommended material combinations
for Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material here:
4 Light
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Overview
3M ESPE
™
™
Solutions
Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Insufficient amount of wash material applied
What to do.
Use wash material liberally on preparation
and abutments.
Cause 08: Solution 01-Overlay
Tips for success.
Filling quantity for:
3 – 4 teeth / 2 – 3 teeth / 1 – 2 teeth
Wash material
displaced.
overfilled
if overfilled
safety valve
opens for
excess
max load
max load
clean before use!
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Overview
Solutions
3M ESPE Dental
Contrast in viscosity between
Materialtray
Combinations
per Technique
and
wash
material
too high
™
Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material
What to do.
TRAY MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Avoid high viscosity contrast between tray and
wash material. Especially, when using putty
Imprint 4 Light
materials combine them with a high viscosity
Imprint 4 Regular
wash material. In general, follow manufacturers’
Solution
02-Overlay
1
Imprint
4 Super Quick Light
recommendations for material combinations.
™
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Cause 08:
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
™
™
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
All 3M ESPE Dental impression materials are
offered in well aligned consistencies. View
recommended material combinations here:
Imprint
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
3M ESPE Dental
4 VPS Impression Material – Material combinations per technique
TRAY MATERIAL
TRAY MATERIAL
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
1-step technique with Penta™ Tray Materials
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material
™
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
TRAY MATERIAL
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
™
™
Imprintheavy
4 Penta
Hydrophilic
body Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
™
™
™
Imprint
4 Penta
Super
Quick
Heavy
4 Penta
Super
Quick
Heavy
Imprint
setting
hydrophilic
FastFast
setting
hydrophilic
heavy heavy
body body
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
™
Imprint
Penta™ Putty
Putty4consistency
Putty consistency
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
Imprint™™ 4 Regular
Imprint 4 Regular
4 Super
Imprint ™ 4
Imprint
Super Quick
QuickLight
Light
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Imprint
Super Quick
QuickRegular
Regular
4 Super
Imprint™™ 4
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-step technique with Tray Materials
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
2-STEPheavy
TECHNIQUE
Hydrophilic
body
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
2-step technique
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Super
Imprint
Light Quick Regular
™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
™
Imprint
Regular
Imprint™ 44 Light
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
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Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
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3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
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Imprint 4 Light
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249 www.3MESPE.com/Imprint4
3M ESPE Dental
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
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www.3MESPE.com
Imprint™ 4 Light
™
Wash material
displaced.
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
3M ESPE Dental
3M Canada
2510 Conway Avenue
Post Office Box 5757
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
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1-800-634-2249
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3M, ESPE,
Imprint and Penta are trademarks of 3M Company
or 3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada. © 2013, 3M. All rights reserved.
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RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Light
3M, ESPE, Imprint and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
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3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0154-9 (Rev. B)
Overview
Solutions
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
What to do.
TRAY MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Cause 08: Solution
Avoid high viscosity contrast between tray and
wash material. Especially, when using putty
materials combine them with a high viscosity
wash material. In general, follow manufacturers’
02-Overlay
2
recommendations for material combinations.
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
All 3M ESPE Dental impression materials are
offered in well aligned consistencies. View
Soft Light Body
recommended material combinations here:
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
TRAY MATERIAL
3M ESPE Dental
3M ESPE Dental
Material Combinations per Technique
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
Material Combinations per Technique
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIALS
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—PENTA™
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
™
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Medium Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint™ 4 Regular
1-STEP TECHNIQUE—CARTRIDGE
Imprint 4 Super Quick Light
™
Imprint ™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast setting hydrophilic heavy body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Heavy Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint 4 Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
2-STEP TECHNIQUE
Impregum™ Soft Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
Impregum Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
™
Wash material
displaced.
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249
Impregum™ Soft Light Body
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Medium Body (Tray)
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Light Body
Imprint™ 4 Light
Customer Care Center: 1-800-634-2249
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3M ESPE Dental
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
RECOMMENDED WASH MATERIAL
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Medium Body
™
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint ™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Putty consistency
1-STEP TECHNIQUE – CARTRIDGE
TRAY MATERIAL
MONOPHASE TECHNIQUE – PENTA™
Imprint 4 Penta Heavy
Hydrophilic heavy body
™
3M, ESPE, Imprint and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0583-9 (Rev. A)
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA
1-800-634-2249
3M Canada
Post Office Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada
1-888-363-3685
www.3MESPE.com
3M, ESPE, Impregum and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
© 3M 2015. All rights reserved. 70-2013-0154-9 (Rev. B)
www.3MESPE.com
3M, ESPE, Impregum and Penta are trademarks of 3M or
3M Deutschland GmbH. Used under license in Canada.
Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.
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Overview
3M ESPE
™
™
Solutions
Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Inadequately mixed material
What to do.
Cause 09: Solution
Bleed cartridge before applying the mix tip
to ensure even dispensing. Then use the mix
tips recommended by the manufacturer and
dispense a pea-sized amount onto a mix pad
01-Overlay
1
prior to use.
Tips for success.
Filling quantity for:
3 – 4 teeth / 2 – 3 teeth / 1 – 2 teeth
overfilled
if overfilled
safety valve
opens for
excess
max load
Impression material
not completely set.
max load
clean before use!
View full technique guide for
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe Green/Purple
Overview
3M ESPE Retraction Capsule
™
™
Solutions
Inhibition of setting due to use of acidic
retraction materials/hemostatic agents
like aluminum or ferric salts
What to do.
Thoroughly rinse preparation with water
and dry before taking the impression.
Cause Insert
09:retraction
Solution
Slowly 1
and steadily, inject astringent
capsule 02-Overlay
tip into
Remove a retraction capsule from
the blister and insert into dispenser
(fits into most composite dispensers).
Extrude a small amount of paste
and discard.
Optional: procedure with cords.
For more gingival deflection, the
astringent retraction paste can
be used in combination with
retraction cords.
the sulcus.
retraction paste into sulcus.
Completely fill the sulcus.
Leave astringent retraction paste
on for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Completely remove astringent
retraction paste with air-water spray
and suction.
Impression material
not completely set.
Overview
Solutions
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
3:30
2:00
Dental
3:30
3:30
Premature removal
from
the mouth
Portfolio
Overview
2:00
3:30
1:30
3:00
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
What to do.
3:00
1:30
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting
sure that
the impression
2:30 make
2:30
1:30 time and
1:30
2:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
material has completely set before removal.
Store impression
material at room temperature.
Cause 09: Solution 05-Overlay
1
Putty
Regular Set
Heavy Body
Regular Set
Heavy Body
Fast Set
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Regular Set
Fast Set
1:30
–
2:30
Usually, times given in the manufacturer’s
instructions for use are valid for a storage
2:00
– 23 °C/74 °F.
2:00
temperature of
Working times are reduced due to higher
1:15
–
1:15 while intra-oral
temperatures
of the product,
setting times might be longer if the temperature
of the product is lower.
–
2:00
View
working1:00
and setting times
of
™
Imprint 4 VPS Impression Materials and
™
Impregum
Polyether
Impression
Materials:
–
0:35
1:15
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material – Portfolio overview
Product
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Impression material
not completely set.
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
3:00
3:00
1:30
1:30
Regular Set
–
PRODUCT
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
TRAY MATERIALS
™
™
™
™
4 Penta
Putty
Imprint
4 Penta
Heavy
Imprint
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
™
™
™
Imprint
4 Penta
Super Quick Heavy
4 Heavy
Imprint
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast Set
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
WASHImprint
MATERIALS
™
4 Super Quick Heavy
–
™
WASH
MATERIALS
Imprint
4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Dispensing
system
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
Viscosity
low
high
VISCOSITY
LOW
HIGH
Putty
Setting
version
2:00
time (23° C)
1:00
SETTING
VERSION
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
3:30
Dental
3:30
3:30
Portfolio Overview
™
4 VPSMaximum
Impression
Material
Imprint
Maximum working
intra-oral
Intra-oral
1:30
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
Regular Set
1:30
syringing
time3:00
(37° C)
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
–
setting time
3:00
3:00
1:30
1:30
(37° C)
2:00
1:30
2:30
2:30
2:30
3:00
2:00
1:30
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Putty
Heavy Body
Heavy Body
Heavy Body
Heavy Body
Regular Set
1:30
–
Regular Set
2:00
–
Regular Set
Fast Set
Fast Set
2:00
0:35
1:15
1:15
Regular Set
Regular Set
–
Fast Set
–
Regular Set
–
Fast Set
Fast Set
1:00
1:00
–
–
2:00
2:00
1:15
1:15
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
Regular Set
2:45
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
6:00
WASH MATERIALS
1:15
2:00
2:00
0:35
0:35
SETTING VERSION
HIGH
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
1:15
2:00
2:00
0:35
0:35
–
2:30
1:15
1:00
1:00
–
Regular Set
–
–
–
Fast Set
–
VISCOSITY
LOW
2:30TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
1:15
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
1:15
* Working time includes mixing time.
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Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
1:30
1:30
3M ESPE Dental
3:30
17.06.13 14:47
** includes working time.
6:30
Overview
Solutions
3M ESPE Dental
Premature removal
from
the mouth
Portfolio
Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
LOW
What to do.
SETTING VERSION
Regular Set
Store impression
at room temperature.
Cause 09: Solution 05-Overlay
2 2:30 material6:00
Usually, times
given in the
manufacturer’s
2:45
6:00
instructions for use are valid for a storage
°F.
Regular Set temperature
2:45 of 23 °C/746:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Working times are reduced due to higher
1:45
6:00
temperatures of the product, while intra-oral
setting times
1:00 might be longer
4:00 if the temperature
of the product is lower.
1:00
4:00
View working and setting times of
4:00
Imprint™ 41:00
VPS Impression
Materials and
™
Impregum Polyether Impression Materials:
Regular Set
2:00
3:15
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
VISCOSITY
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Impression material
not completely set.
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
SETTING
VERSION
HIGH
MAXIMUM
WORKING TIME
(23°C/73°F)
1:30
Regular Set
TRAY MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Putty
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Penta™ Super Quick Heavy
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Heavy
Fast Set
WASH MATERIALS
Imprint™ 4 Light
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Light
Imprint™ 4 Regular
3:30
3M
2:00 ESPE
2:00
2:00
3:00
MAXIMUM INTRAORAL SYRINGING
TIME
(37°C/98°F)
2:30
1:30
1:30
Regular Set
1:30
–
2:30
Heavy Body
Regular Set
2:00
–
2:00
1:00
3:30
3:00
3:00
1:30
3:00
1:30
2:30TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
6:30
Portfolio Overview
Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material
PRODUCT
DISPENSING
SYSTEM
Fast Set
1:15
–
1:15
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
Regular Set
–
1:00
2:00
Fast Set
–
0:35
1:15
VISCOSITY
LOW
5:30
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
Putty
Heavy Body
2:00
2:30
2:30
1:30
1:30
3M ESPE Dental
3:30
INTRA-ORAL
SETTING TIME
(37°C/98°F)
** includes working time.
Imprint™ 4 Super Quick Regular
Dental
3:30
Portfolio Overview
Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
1:30
PRODUCT
LOW
* Working time includes mixing time.
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Follow manufacturer´s instructions for intra-oral
setting time and make sure that the impression
material has completely set before removal.
HIGH
TRAY AND MONOPHASE MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Heavy Body
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
SETTING VERSION
WORKING TIME*
AT 23°C/74°F
MIN:SEC
TOTAL
SETTING TIME**
MIN:SEC
Regular Set
2:30
6:00
HIGH
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
Impregum™ Penta™
Medium Body
Regular Set
2:45
6:00
Impregum™ Soft
Medium Body (Tray)
Regular Set
1:45
6:00
Impregum™ Penta™
Soft Quick Step Heavy Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Medium Body (Tray)
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
4:00
6:00
WASH MATERIALS
Impregum™ Penta™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
3:15
Impregum™ Soft
Light Body
Regular Set
2:00
5:30
Fast Set
1:00
4:00
Impregum™ Soft Quick Step
Light Body
* Working time includes mixing time.
** includes working time.
6:30