GC FLEXCEED PUTTY AND KIT

GC Flexceed is a vinylpolysiloxane (addition silicone) impression material used for making accurate dental impressions with excellent reproducibility. It is available in Putty and light body consistencies to aid dentists make perfect impressions for fabrication of crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and veneers. GC Flexceed accurately replicates the highest level of detail required for crown and bridge restorations. It helps make predictable impressions under all conditions. GC Flexceed is more hydrophilic and has excellent tear strength. In addition to capturing critical intricate details it also displaces moisture and resists deformation. The hydrophilicity of the material is also attributed to the low contact angle. It exhibits pseudo-plastic properties to enhance precision. Excellent wetting characteristics of the material ensure a hard gypsum cast with a smooth surface. GC Flexceed impression material exhibits good dimensional stability, that allows pouring of multiple casts up to two weeks. It also has superior tear strength properties in comparison with other VPS materials. The resistance to tear in the subgingival and interproximal areas is significant as they are thin and are susceptible to tear. As measured by the ‘Shark Fin Test’ GC Flexceed exhibits the highest ‘fin’ when compared to other VPS impression materials. This vindicates its excellent reproduction of detail and flow characteristics.

Key Specifications:

•  More hydrophilic
•  Highest tear strength
•  Displaces moisture
•  Captures critical details

Others:

Q&A

i) Why is FLEXCEED preferred over polyether impression materials?

Polyether is characterized by high rigidity once set and water absorption during infection. It has bitter taste and uncomfortable smell whereas FLEXCEED characterized by soft putty and has no smell or taste.

ii) What is the advantage of having a "soft" putty consistency with FLEXCEED?

It offers easy manipulation of the base & catalyst therefore reducing mixing time and giving additional working time. FLEXCEED putty requires less effort to seat the tray while taking an impression, therefore improving comfort of the patient. Less effort to seat the tray also means a reduced quantity of material is needed for the impression.

iii) Is there any difference between Light Body & Ultra-light Body consistencies?

There is minimal difference between the two forms; It totally depends upon the operator's preference. Both school of thought exists and appreciated equally.

iv) Why are mixing tips better for impression quality and why are they more economical than hand mix versions?

FLEXCEED mixing tips avoid any wastage of material on the mixing pads. The spirals in the mixing tube takes the majority of the volume in the mixing tip and hence the wastage is negligible.

v) Intra-oral tips usage indications:

• Better flow
• Zero voids
• Precise delivery of material into the critical and inaccessible areas
• Optimal usage of material

vi) Recommended storage conditions:

At room temperature (15-25 degree celsius). Avoid direct sunlight

Packaging:

 

FLEXCEED KIT:

• PUTTY - 1x Base - 500g (278mL) 1x Catalyst - 500g (278mL)

• LIGHT BODY - 2x Cartridges - 78g (50mL) 8 Mixing Tips (Pink) 8 Intraoral Tips

 

FLEXCEED PUTTY:

1x Base - 500g (278mL) 1x Catalyst - 500g (278mL)

 

FLEXCEED LIGHT BODY:

2x Cartridges - 78g (50mL) 8 Mixing Tips (Pink) 8 Intraoral Tips

 

Tech Info:

Features:

• Excellent detail reproduction with two viscosities.
• Pseudo plastic properties for precision
• Superior tear strength properties
• Long term dimensional stability - 2 weeks
• Low contact angle
• Better hydrophilicity
• Compatibility with gypsum products
• Better wetting characteristics due to the low contact angle
• Can be cold sterilized