What impression material should a dental office use?

Alginate is economical for preliminary impressions and study models, while polyether and vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) are preferred for final impressions that require high dimensional stability. Most practices keep more than one on hand.

What is the difference between polyether and VPS impression materials?

Both deliver excellent accuracy for final impressions. Polyether is hydrophilic and rigid, while VPS offers a range of viscosities and easy handling. Compare both across vendors on Alara to match your case mix and budget.

Impression Materials & Accessories

Impression accuracy depends as much on choosing the right material for the case as on technique, and most practices keep several on hand for different indications. This page gathers impression materials and accessories from your connected vendors so you can compare options in one place.

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Keystone Tray-Away #3 Medium Upper Perforated Disposable Impression Tray, Pack of 12

$14.95best price

$0.43 / piece

$14.95 – $27.29 across 14 vendors

Keystone Tray-Away Disposable Impression Trays, #2 Large Lower Perforated, Pack of 12

$14.81best price

$0.43 / piece

$14.81 – $27.29 across 14 vendors

Dentamerica Polybite Full Arch Disposable Bite Registration Trays, 30/Box, #888

$13.71best price

$0.46 / piece

$13.71 – $27.29 across 14 vendors

Polybite Tray Posterior, Disposable, 3-in-1, 50/Box, 886

$14.95best price

$0.30 / piece

$14.95 – $18.99 across 14 vendors

Kromopan 168 Chromatic Alginate, Color-Changing, Fast Set, 1 lb Pouch, KRM302

$9.58best price

$0.021 / g

$9.58 – $18.79 across 14 vendors

Xantasil Alginate Substitute Impression Material, Fast Set, 50 ml Cartridge Refill, 6/Pk, 66052102

$61.27best price

$0.20 / mL

$61.27 – $74.99 across 14 vendors

Keystone Tray-Away Disposable Impression Trays, #6 Small Lower Perforated, Pack of 12

$14.54best price

$0.30 / piece

$14.54 – $27.29 across 13 vendors

President Impression Trays #1 Large Upper, Clear, Perforated, Disposable, 12/Pk, C6901

$15.56best price

$0.23 / piece

$15.56 – $18.99 across 14 vendors

Build-It FR Fiber Reinforced Core Build-Up Material Mixing and Intra-Oral Tips, 48 x Mini Mixing Tips / 48 x Intra-Oral Tips, 96/Pkg, N32GA

$56.82best price

$0.59 / piece

$56.82 – $67.99 across 14 vendors

Triple Tray Impression Trays, Wide Body Posterior, 48/Box, 1006283

$45.67best price

$0.95 / piece

$45.67 – $83.49 across 13 vendors

EXA Advanced VPS Injection Normal Set 48mL, 2/Pack with 6 Mixing Tips, 137119

$32.03best price

$0.33 / mL

$32.03 – $38.99 across 14 vendors

Hydrogum 5 Extra Fast Set Alginate Refill, Dust Free, 453g Bag, Lilac, Tropical Fruit, C302070

$12.89best price

$0.028 / g

$12.89 – $21.79 across 13 vendors

President Impression Trays #6 Small Lower, Clear, Perforated, Disposable, 12/Pk, C6906

$14.13best price

$0.21 / piece

$14.13 – $34.79 across 13 vendors

CompCore AF SyringeMix Intraoral Tips, Extra-Fine, 50/Pk, 3001468

$28.21best price

$0.56 / piece

$28.21 – $34.99 across 13 vendors

Take 1 Advanced Light Body Wash Super Fast Set VPS Impression Material, 2 x 50ml Cartridges with 6 Mixing Tips, 33955

$65.49best price

$0.65 / mL

$65.49 – $75.99 across 14 vendors

Kerr Take 1 Advanced Medium/Monophase Fast Set VPS Impression Material, 2 x 50 ml Cartridges with 6 Mixing Tips, 33959

$62.97best price

$0.63 / mL

$62.97 – $75.99 across 14 vendors

Quick Cinch® Heavy VPS Impression Material, Heavy Body, Fast Set, 50 mL Cartridges, 4/Pkg, S463S

$67.00best price

$0.34 / mL

$67.00 – $81.99 across 14 vendors

Vanilla Bite Registration Material, Rigid, VPS, Fast Set, Vanilla Scent, 48 ml, 2/Pk, SPD1105

$39.18best price

$0.41 / mL

$39.18 – $61.59 across 12 vendors

Premier Triple Tray Sideless Posterior Impression Trays, 48/Box, 1006243

$48.23best price

$1.00 / piece

$48.23 – $83.49 across 13 vendors

Premier Dental Triple Tray Quadrant Impression Trays, 40/Box, 1006223

$49.54best price

$1.24 / piece

$49.54 – $83.49 across 13 vendors

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Impression Materials & Accessories