Zhermack Zetalgin Chromatic Alginate Impression Powder (C301004)

• Working Time (including mixing time) : 1 - 10 min
• Type Of Setting : Fast
• Time in Mouth : 1:00 min
• Setting Time : 2:10 min
• Scent : Mint
• Strain in compression % : 10
• Elastic Recovery : 96
• Tear Resistance : 0.65

* Clinical use times are intended as from the start of mixing with deionised water at 23°C / 73°F

Composition : diatomaceous earth, calcium sulphate, sodium alginate, sodium phosphate, potassium fluorotitanate, zinc oxide, vaseline oil, PH indicator, food grade flavour (mint), pigment.

• 1 x Zetalgin Chromatic Alginate 453gm

Step-by-step instructions

• Open the bag and pour the alginate into a hermetically-sealed container.
• Shake 2 or 3 times to spread powder and then dose: use the dosing measuring spoon to pour out the alginate without compressing the powder.
• Level and remove excess alginate using the flat part of the spatula and then pour into a rubber mixing bowl.
• Repeat until the desired quantity is obtained.
• For each spoon of powder (9g), pour 1/3 of the measuring cup of water (18 ml). E.g. for two doses of powder (18 g) required for a medium upper impression tray, pour 2/3 of the measuring cup of water (36 ml).
• Close the container and store between 5°C/41°F and 27°C/80°F.
• Add water to powder to begin mixing, in accordance with recommended times listed in the table, place material onto the impression tray and insert into oral cavity before end of working time.
• Wait for material to harden, follow recommendations for length of time in oral cavity.
• Once the impression has been removed from the patient’s mouth, ask them to rinse their mouth with warm water.
• Inspect the patient’s mouth to ensure there are no remaining traces of alginate.
• For homogeneous mixing, which reduces the number of air bubbles, a mechanical or automatic mixer may be used, in accordance with instructions and times supplied by the producer.

Question: Can we use it as an impression material for FPD?
Answer: Although Zhermack Zetalgin Chromatic Alginate Impression Powder can be used for impressions for Fixed Partial Dentures (FPD), elastomeric impression materials are generally more suitable. Elastomeric materials offer greater accuracy and dimensional stability, which are critical for the precise fit required in FPD cases. Therefore, while alginate can be an option, elastomeric materials are preferred for optimal results.

Question: Under ideal humidity and room temperature ,for how long pouring with dental stone can be delayed ?
Answer: Under ideal humidity and room temperature conditions, Zhermack Zetalgin Chromatic Alginate Impression Powder (C301004) offers 48 hours of dimensional stability. This means that you can safely delay pouring with dental stone for up to 48 hours after taking the impression, ensuring reliable and accurate model casting during this time frame.

Question: What are the advantages of this alginate?
Answer: Quick Setting Time
High Precision
Dust-Free Formula
Safe and Non-Toxic
Easy to Mix
Cost-Effective

Question: What are color changes in this alginate?
Answer: The chromatic variation provides the practitioner with a visual guide during the different phases:
Purple during mixing
Grey during the working phase
Green during positioning in the patient’s mouth

Question: Where is Zetalgin used ?
Answer: Zetalgin is an alginate for the moulding of dental impressions, suited to the requirements of specialised dental operators.