Zhermack Hydrogum 5 Alginate Impression Powder – 453g

• Open the bag and pour the alginate into the airtight container
• Keep the lot number and expiry date of product by cutting the relevant details off the bag. Shake 2-3 times to disperse the powder then proceed with the mixing.
• Using the dosing spoon, remove the powder without compressing it, levelling off or removing any excess alginate by passing a flat spatula over the top of the spoon.
• Pour the powder into the rubber cup. Repeat the operation until the required quantity is reached.
• Add ⅓ of a measure water (15ml) for every spoonful of powder(7g).
• Close the container and store it at 5-27 degree celsius
• Add the water to the powder and mix for the specified time
• Spread the material over the impression tray and insert into the mouth before the end of the working time.
• Wait for the material to harden until the end of the recommended time in the mouth.

Hydrogum 5 is an extra-fast setting alginate, with a homogeneous consistency and an accurate reproduction of details. It ensures less stress for the patient, thanks to the time in mouth of only 45 seconds.

Hydrogum 5  is a high-performance scannable alginate with 5 μm detail reproduction and 5 days of dimensional stability.

Hydrogum 5 is the Zhermack solution for satisfying the needs of the most demanding practitioners.

Its high precision in detail reproduction, which is similar to that of a silicone, helps to obtain accurate impressions. In addition, its high dimensional stability guarantees impression accuracy for up to 120 hours.

As it is scannable, Hydrogum 5 facilitates access to digital workflows and improves communications with the dental laboratory, which can directly obtain a digital model (without having to perform the casting phase).

APPLICATION:

• For recording impressions for dental treatment
• Recommended for temporary crown and bridges, removable  prothesis and chromes, study models, antagonists in fixed and removable prothesis

ADVANTAGES:

• Long dimensional stability of impressions (5 days of dimensional stability)
• Easy mixing
• Homogeneous mass, smooth, compact surfaces
• High tear resistance