It’s no secret that addition silicone (a silicone) impression material has helped revolutionise the field of prosthodontics.
With its host of clinical advantages, namely dimensional stability and fine detail reproduction, a silicone has become the go-to impression material for many dentists.
It is also a material that continues to be refined and advanced, with one of the more recent developments being working time flexibility. Flexitime impression material from Kulzer has a unique formula that makes choosing between a “fast setting” or a “regular setting” impression material depending on the indication no longer necessary.
Just how flexible is Flexitime?
Flexitime's unique flexible working time combines a time window between 1 minute and 2:30 minutes.
That’s less working time for single-tooth impressions (minimum 1 minute) and more working time for multiple-unit impressions (maximum 2:30 minutes).
This is made possible by Flexitime's formula, which controls the polymerisation kinetics based on oral temperature. The setting process accelerates when the tray is placed into the patient’s mouth.
The short intraoral setting time of 2:30 minutes is always the same. As a result, an impression with Flexitime takes between 3:30 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes only - from filling the tray to removing the tray from the patient's mouth.
The advantages of Flexitime in everyday practice
- Economical: Flexitime’s time concept makes the material suitable for a broad range of indications from single-tooth preparations over multiple unit prosthetics to a full denture.
- Versatile: Six different viscosities give you the freedom to choose the suitable material for your preferred impression technique. Just three viscosities (Flexitime Putty, Monophase and Medium Flow) cover all indications.
- Reliable: The setting process is accelerated when the tray is inserted into your patient's mouth.
- Precision of fit: Flexitime reproduces details of surface roughness of under 20μm.
- Intuitive: Working time (1 minute to 2:30 minutes) and intraoral setting time (2:30 minutes) are identical for all Flexitime precision impression materials.
- Perfect addition to intraoral scanning, when a subgingival preparation is not possible digitally.
- Satisfied patients thanks to the always short intraoral setting time.
Flexitime indications
Flexitime’s different viscosities and delivery forms allow you to design the impression taking process individually according to the respective impression technique and your preferences.
The Flexitime product portfolio covers all indications and impression techniques in your daily practice.
Where can I buy Flexitime impression material?
The entire Flexitime product portfolio is available to buy at Kent Express. Next working day delivery comes as standard on all online orders.
