Technologically Advanced....

...impression material? Yup...believe it or not, there's a lot of technology and studies that go into impression materials. 3M has just released their study about Impregum. Here's the news:

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (February 17, 2009) – 3M ESPE announces the availability of an updated edition of “A Collection of Scientific Results” on Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material, an easy-to-read reference describing the numerous studies recently conducted on 3M ESPE’s popular and clinically proven impression material.

The booklet includes more than 40 pages of in vitro research data on the superior performance of Impregum Soft Polyether Impression Material, as well as testimonials, clinical survey results, and official ratings from The Dental Advisor and REALITY. This collection, exclusively from 3M ESPE’s Espertise™ educational programs, a devoted source for independent, objective information on the latest dental advancements, is available online at www.3MESPE.com/greatimpressions, highlighting the material’s impressive clinical features, including the best initial hydrophilicity, excellent flow properties, and unique snap-set behavior.
The booklet includes new data on the recently launched Impregum™ Soft Polyether Tray Impression Material, which gives dentists technique flexibility with its convenient dispensing style. In the studies described in the booklet, Impregum Soft Polyether Tray Impression Material is shown to offer higher flow than VPS materials, high values in tear energy, and an insertion force comparable to VPS tray materials, demonstrating its suitability for the monophase and one-step tray/wash techniques.

Also notable among the clinical survey results included in the booklet, two studies on improving the crown procedure are described, both utilizing Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Quick Step Polyether Impression Material and Six Sigma methodology. In one study, a group of three dental offices saw a 42 percent decrease in crown seating time after switching to Impregum Penta Soft Polyether Impression Material. The other study found that a group of four dental clinics reduced its remake rates from 8.5 percent to 2.9 percent after switching to Impregum Penta Soft Polyether Impression Material. Studies such as these highlight the clinical effectiveness and cost savings that can be realized by implementing an effective impression procedure using Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material.

“The Impregum brand has long been a favorite among dentists for its forgiving characteristics and accurate results,” says Sean Regan, marketing manager, 3M ESPE. “Now, with the introduction of the new Impregum Soft Polyether Tray Impression Material and this updated collection of data, it is clearer than ever that Impregum polyether material offers the convenient delivery methods and clinical precision that dentists demand.”

For more information, visit www.3MESPE.com/greatimpressions or call 1-800-634-2249. For a range of reliable, technical insights and clinical results, visit the Espertise Interactive Learning website at: http://espertiseinteractivelearning.com/.