Tropicalgin alginate is 1 amongst 9 variations of alginates available from Zhermack.
- It is a chromatic alginate.
- It can be used in virtually any situation.
- Available in Mango flavor.
- Gluten and Lactose free.
- Setting time
- Fast setting ( Also called ‘Normal setting’ in some countries)
- Extra fast setting ( Also called ‘Fast setting’ in some countries)
- Available as
- 453 bag ( Fast and Extra Fast set)
- 1 tub + 2 x 453 bag + measuring spoon set ( Fast setting only)
- 18 gm single dose pack ( Fast setting only).
Pro:
- Mango flavor increases patient comfort, specially for pediatric patients.
- Chromatic change provides a visual guide for the clinician.
Red during MIXING.
Orange during WORKING phase.
For positioning in mouth and final set.
Cons:
- It is a ‘Jack of all trades and master of none’ alginate.
- It has low tear strength ( 0.65%)
Directions for use:
- Open the bag and transfer it’s full content into a clean, dry and air-tight container.
- For a medium sized impression (approx tray size 3), 18 gms of powder is mixed to 36 ml of water.
- Ideal water is deionised water at 23°C (73°F). Colder water retards setting and warmer water accelerates setting. Hard water also causes change in setting times.
- Zhermack asks the clinician to add water to powder and mix it.
| Mixing time | 45 seconds |
| Working time ( includes mixing time) | 1 minute 35 seconds |
| Final set ( from start of mixing) | 2 minutes 35 seconds |
- Allow it to set in the mouth for a minimum of 1 minute.
- On removal, the impression should be washed with water, disinfected and immediately poured with Type 3 dental stone.
- If it cannot be poured immediately, store the impression wrapped in a wet tissue and placed in a sealed plastic bag.
- The alginate container should be closed and stored between 5- 27°C (41-80°F).
Review of Tropicalgin alginate
Tropicalgin alginate from Zhermack is one of the popular alginates available in the market.
It is an all rounder and can be used to make primary impressions in virtually every situation.
The ease of use and quality of impression is comparable to any other alginate available at this price range (like Algitex). Ofcourse, Tropicalgin has an added advantage of being a chromatic and a flavoured alginate.
Tropicalgin alginate is an absolute must have in your clinic.
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