AlgiMac is a vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) alginate substitute formulated for fast, accurate preliminary impressions. Unlike traditional alginate, it offers excellent dimensional stability and can be poured later without distortion. The Fast Set formula minimizes chair time, while the mint flavor improves patient comfort during procedures.
Details:• Material Type: VPS Alginate Substitute• Set Time: Fast Set• Flavor: Mint• Consistency: Smooth, easy to load, non-drip• Working Time: Short – designed for quick procedures• Dimensional Stability: High – pour at your convenience• Mixing Ratio: 1:1 (compatible with most auto-mix systems)
Contents:• 8 x 50 mL cartridges• Mixing tips not included (sold separately)
Applications:• Preliminary impressions• Orthodontic models, custom trays, bleaching trays, study models• Ideal replacement for traditional alginate materials
Packaging Info:Box includes eight 50 mL cartridges. For use with standard 1:1 auto-mix dispensers.
Experience the next generation of dental impression materials with the MARK3 Alginate Alternative. This revolutionary Vinyl Polysiloxane impression material serves as a superior substitute for traditional alginate, transforming your dental practice with enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Say goodbye to time-consuming hand mixing and messy cleanups. The pre-mixed cartridges allow for quick and easy dispensing, enabling you to spend more time focusing on patient care.
Designed for versatility, the MARK3 Alginate Alternative is ideal for a variety of applications, including orthodontic models, removable retainers and splints, nightguards, bleaching trays, and occlusal appliances. Its rapid setting time means that you can achieve precise impressions without the lengthy waiting period often associated with traditional materials. Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free experience with the added benefit of a pleasant mint flavor, making the process more comfortable for your patients.
The exceptional dimensional stability of MARK3 Alginate Alternative minimizes distortion, ensuring your impressions maintain their integrity over time. This characteristic is particularly beneficial when creating intricate dental prosthetics and restorations, where accuracy is paramount. In addition, the material's resistance to deformation ensures that your working models remain true to form, offering added reliability for your practice.
Key Features & Benefits:
No more hand mixing: The pre-mixed cartridges eliminate mess and save valuable time during procedures.
High dimensional stability: The material's low distortion rates guarantee precise impressions, enhancing the quality of your dental work.
Transform your dental practice with the MARK3 Alginate Alternative. Whether you're working on crowns, bridges, or complete dentures, this material offers a cost-effective, efficient, and reliable solution. Embrace a smarter way to capture dental impressions and deliver optimal results for your patients.
MARK3 VPS Alginate Alternative, Fast Set, Mint Flavor, 50 mL Cartridge, 4/Pk. Extremely versatile Vinyl Polysiloxane impression material that serves as a substitute for traditional alginate. Eliminates the need for hand mixing, saving procedure time and cleanup, while providing precise and accurate impressions. Offers superior dimensional stability and provides high distortion resistance when compared to regular alginate. Working time: 1min, intra-oral set time: 1 min. Compare to Alginot.
Discover the exceptional benefits of our Alginate Substitute, designed for a variety of dental applications. This high-quality material is perfect for creating preliminary orthodontic models, provisionals, and impressions for temporaries. Whether you are a dental professional or a student, you will appreciate the reliability and accuracy of this innovative product.
The Alginate Substitute comes in a convenient 50mL fast-set version that allows you to save time without compromising on quality. The mint flavor enhances the user experience, making it more pleasant for both the practitioner and the patient. You can trust that this product will perform consistently, ensuring that your impressions are accurate and dependable.
Fast-Setting Formula: The quick-setting capability of this alginate substitute means you can complete your tasks with efficiency and ease. Ideal for busy dental practices or educational settings, it allows you to maintain a smooth workflow.
Excellent Dimensional Stability: Impressions made with Alginate Substitute boast outstanding dimensional stability, making them perfect for long-term storage and use. You can safely place these impressions in disinfectant solutions without any risk of damage.
Whether you’re preparing for a dental procedure or conducting hands-on training, the Alginate Substitute is your go-to choice for accuracy and reliability. Its exceptional properties set it apart from traditional alginates, allowing for superior performance without the usual downsides.
Invest in the Alginate Substitute for all your dental impression needs and experience the difference. With its unique formulation and superior characteristics, you will enhance your practice's efficiency, as well as patient satisfaction. Elevate your dental techniques with a product that promises consistent quality and usability.
Introducing the Defend Dental Alginate Substitute, a revolutionary impression material designed specifically for dental professionals seeking precision and reliability. This premium polyvinylsiloxane formulation mimics traditional alginate but surpasses expectations in accuracy and performance.
Available in a pleasing beige color with a refreshing mint flavor, this alginate substitute is engineered to enhance patient comfort and streamline your practice's workflow. With a quick work time of just 2 minutes and a fast setting time of 1 minute, you can achieve outstanding impressions efficiently while keeping your patients satisfied.
Comprehensive Impression Solution for Dental Professionals
The Defend Dental Alginate Substitute is ideal for a variety of applications, making it a versatile addition to any dental kit. Whether you need provisional crown and bridge impressions, study models, or orthodontic models, this alginate alternative delivers the results you need without compromise.
Fast Work and Set Times: Achieve precise impressions in just 3 minutes total – 2 minutes working and 1 minute intraoral.
Exceptional Durability: With a durometer rating of 50 (Shore A), this material maintains its shape and detail for reliable results.
Perfect for All Your Dental Needs
This innovative impression material is specifically designed for:
Preliminary impressions for various dental procedures.
Impressions for sports guards and bleaching trays, ensuring a comfortable fit for your patients.
Registration and opposing dentition impressions that enhance treatment accuracy.
Each package includes 6 cartridges (50 ml each) and 12 pink mixing tips, streamlining your workflow and ensuring every impression is consistent and reliable. The ease of use and quick setting properties mean less chair time for patients and more efficiency for dental professionals.
Elevate Your Practice with Defend Dental Alginate Substitute
Utilizing the Defend Dental Alginate Substitute in your clinical practice not only enhances your service quality but also positions your office as a leader in cutting-edge dental solutions. By reducing time spent on impressions while providing high-quality results, you can improve patient turnover and overall satisfaction.
Experience the difference with this superior alginate alternative. Trust in its proven reliability, and let your impressions speak volumes about your commitment to excellence in dental care. Make the smart choice for your practice and order the Defend Dental Alginate Substitute today. Transform the way you handle impressions, and see why dental professionals are making the switch!
Discover the innovative Mark3 Alterna Alginate Alternative Fast Set Mint in a convenient 50ml cartridge format. Designed by MARK3, this versatile VPS impression material is the perfect solution for dental professionals seeking a reliable alternative to traditional alginate. The unique formulation eliminates the need for hand mixing, allowing for a straightforward and efficient application process.
With a name like "Alterna," it’s no wonder this product excels in providing superior dimensional stability. The material's high distortion resistance ensures that your impressions can be poured multiple times without compromising accuracy. This reliability makes it an ideal choice for various dental applications.
Exceptional Detail Reproduction: The Mark3 Alterna impresses users with its remarkable ability to capture intricate details. This feature is crucial for creating precise anatomic models and temporary restorations.
Long Dimensional Stability: Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your impressions remain stable over time. This quality allows for effective storage and processing, reducing the risk of measurement inaccuracies.
This medium-bodied impression material also enhances your workflow. Its fast-setting capabilities make it possible to create preliminary impressions, anatomic models, and fabricating temporary crowns and bridges without delay. Moreover, it facilitates opposing dentition impressions and is suitable for simple removable prosthetic restorations and orthodontic work.
Each pack contains eight 50ml cartridges, ensuring sufficient supply for busy dental practices. The mint flavoring adds a pleasant touch during the impression process, offering a more comfortable experience for your patients.
Choose Mark3 Alterna Alginate Alternative for a dependable, efficient, and enjoyable impression-taking experience. Enhance your practice’s capabilities today!
Alterna 380 Alginate Alternative from MARK3 is a preliminary VPS impression material, suitable for all alginate applications for use in all automatic mixing units. This new innovative medium bodied impression material combines the assets of traditional VPS materials such as exceptional detail reproduction, superb elastic recovery and long dimensional stability. Alterna 380 is also ideal for creating temporary crown and bridge impression in preparation for the use of MARK3 Crown & Bridge.Indications - preliminary impressions, anatomic models, fabricating temporary crowns and bridges, opposing dentition, fabricating simple removable prosthetic restorations, orthodontic work & case study modelsContains: (2) 380ml Cartridges
Product Specifications
MARK3® Alterna 380 Alginate Alternative Fast Set Mint 2/bx.
Alterna 380 Alginate Alternative from MARK3 is a preliminary VPS impression material, suitable for all alginate applications. This new innovative medium bodied impression material combines the assets of traditional VPS materials such as exceptional detail reproduction, superb elastic recovery and long dimensional stability. Alterna 380 is also ideal for creating temporary crown and bridge impression in preparation for the use of MARK3 Crown & Bridge.
Indications - preliminary impressions, anatomic models, fabricating temporary crowns and bridges, opposing dentition, fabricating simple removable prosthetic restorations, orthodontic work & case study models
Charecteristics & Adavantages
Outstanding dimensional stability
Exceptional elastic recovery
highly thixotropic
ideal consistency
repourable
long shelf life
remarkable tear strength
void free
non sticky
Introducing the Alginate Substitute, a premium dental material designed to streamline your impression-taking process. Available in a convenient 380mL container, this fast-setting formula is the perfect solution for professionals in need of a reliable alginate alternative. Experience impeccable quality and performance that ensures accurate results with every use.
This innovative alginate substitute is specifically formulated to deliver impressive accuracy and optimal performance. With its quick setting time, you can minimize patient discomfort while achieving high-quality impressions that meet your exacting standards. Whether for dental practices, orthodontics, or prosthetics, this product excels in a variety of applications.
Fast Setting Time: The Alginate Substitute sets quickly to help save time during dental procedures. This allows you to move swiftly from taking impressions to the next steps in treatment, enhancing overall efficiency.
Pleasant Mint Flavor: Designed with patient comfort in mind, this alginate substitute features a refreshing mint flavor. It ensures a pleasant experience for patients, making it an excellent choice for both adults and children.
The formulation is designed to maintain the properties necessary for high-fidelity impressions. It captures fine details accurately, ensuring that your models reflect the intended design perfectly. Its smooth texture also aids in the application process, making it easy to work with.
Moreover, the Alginate Substitute is available in a convenient 2-pack, ensuring you always have a reliable supply on hand. This value pack is ideal for busy dental offices looking to enhance workflow while still providing unparalleled care to their patients.
Elevate your practice with our Alginate Substitute. Experience the difference in quality, efficiency, and patient comfort that this innovative product brings to your dental toolkit.
Discover the future of impression-making with the Alginate Impression Material Single Pack - 380mL. This advanced product transforms your approach to dental impressions and various creative applications. With the integration of state-of-the-art vinyl polysiloxane technology, it surpasses traditional alginate materials, ensuring ease and reliability in every use.
This 380mL single pack is carefully formulated to meet the high standards of dental professionals, students, and creative hobbyists alike. Its versatility makes it ideal for producing high-quality impression study models, orthodontic models, counter impressions, provisionals, and bleaching trays. Experience confidence in your results every time you use this exceptional material.
Impeccable Accuracy: The Alginate Impression Material captures every detail of the mouth or object with stunning clarity, guaranteeing accurate replicas that professionals can trust.
User-Friendly Formula: Designed for simplicity, this material allows for easy mixing, application, and clean-up, making it a top choice for practitioners who value efficiency.
Say farewell to the frustrations and unreliability of conventional alginate products. The Alginate Impression Material ensures consistent results that elevate your work. Whether you are crafting dental models or creating artistic impressions, the reliability of this material streamlines your process, saving you time and effort.
With this single pack, you gain more than just impression material; you invest in convenience and quality at a competitive price. Experience the difference of expertly engineered materials that cater to your needs. The Alginate Impression Material opens new doors for creativity and precision in your valuable work.
Elevate your projects with the Alginate Impression Material Single Pack - 380mL. Trust in a solution that exceeds expectations and redefines what you can achieve in the world of impression-making.
Discover the future of dental impressions with our Dental Alginate Impression Material 50mL. This product offers an unparalleled solution for precise and reliable impressions, revolutionizing the way dental professionals operate. Engineered as a remarkable upgrade from Silgimix Alginate, this impression material comes in a convenient set of 60x 50ml cartridges, designed to enhance efficiency in every dental practice.
What truly sets this alginate impression material apart is the utilization of advanced Vinylpolysiloxane technology. This material ensures that you achieve consistently accurate results, making it suitable for a wide array of applications, from study models to orthodontic use. Furthermore, with an ultra-fast intraoral set time of just 3 minutes, you'll find that taking impressions is quicker and easier than ever before.
Convenient Cartridge System: The impressively designed cartridge system simplifies the mixing process. Each cartridge is equipped with tamper-evident seals, ensuring your materials remain uncontaminated and authentic.
Color-Coded for Ease of Use: Our color-coded plates streamline the selection process, allowing you to identify and utilize the right cartridge swiftly, enhancing overall workflow in your practice.
Remember, optimal results come from using the Redesigned Mixing Tips included with each cartridge. These tips are paramount to facilitate an even mix of material, assuring you of a flawless impression every time. With our Dental Alginate Impression Material, experience a harmonious blend of reliability, precision, and ease of use.
Transform your impression-taking experience and ensure accurate outcomes for your dental procedures. Elevate your practice by choosing a product that values quality and performance. Order your Dental Alginate Impression Material 50mL today and make accurate impressions a staple in your dental routine. Explore more innovative products and take your dental practice to the next level by visiting the Sultan collection.
Introducing our Alginate Impression Material Bulk Pack, a comprehensive solution tailored for dental professionals seeking durability and efficiency in impression taking. This bulk pack contains four 380ml cartridges of premium Silgimix Alginate Replacement Impression Material, designed to meet your diverse dental needs.
With an intraoral setting time of only 3 minutes, this impression material allows for quick and efficient workflows in your practice. Create highly accurate impression study models, orthodontic molds, counter impressions, provisional restorations, and even bleaching trays effortlessly. This versatility makes it a must-have for any dental practice.
A standout feature of this product is its innovative cartridge delivery system, which not only enhances the ease of use but also ensures optimal material preservation. Say goodbye to messy applications and contamination risk. Each cartridge is equipped with a Tamper-Evident Seal and Color-Coded Plate, ensuring that your materials remain secure and organized while reducing the chances of mix-ups.
Key benefits include:
Precision and Accuracy: Our Alginate Impression Material offers improved detail reproduction, giving you reliable results every time.
Time Efficiency: The rapid setting time allows you to serve more patients without compromising on quality.
Formulated with advanced Vinylpolysiloxane technology, this Alginate Replacement Impression Material guarantees exceptional reliability and ease of application. You can trust that it will faithfully replicate oral structures, providing a perfect fit for your restorations, models, and trays.
Upgrade your dental toolkit with our Alginate Impression Material Bulk Pack. Experience the perfect blend of efficiency, reliability, and professional quality in every impression you take. Make the smart choice for your practice and ensure that you are using a product that adheres to the highest standards in dental care.
Experience a revolutionary change in dental impressions with our Silgimix 8x 50ml Bulk Pack Alginate Replacement Impression Material. Specially designed to streamline your workflow, this product replaces traditional alginate with a high-quality Vinylpolysiloxane formula that provides excellent precision and performance.
Each pack contains eight 50mL cartridges, tailored for easy handling and efficient use. With a rapid intraoral set time of just three minutes, you can ensure procedures are quick without sacrificing accuracy. This innovative impression material is perfect for a wide range of applications, including:
Creating detailed study models for diagnostics and treatment planning.
Producing precise orthodontic models that facilitate effective patient care.
The Silgimix Alginate Replacement Impression Material is engineered for versatility. It is ideal for making counter impressions, provisionals, bleaching trays, and more, making it a must-have in any dental practice. Its unique formulation mimics the properties of traditional alginate yet offers superior stability and detail reproduction.
Our cartridges feature a Tamper-Evident Seal and Color-Coded Plate, ensuring authenticity and easy identification during use. You won’t have to worry about material contamination, thanks to the advanced cartridge delivery system that keeps the material clean and ready for application.
Elevate your dental practice to the next level with the Silgimix Alginate Replacement Impression Material. It combines innovation, efficiency, and reliability, transforming your approach to dental impressions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this impression material is designed to meet your needs and enhance patient satisfaction.
Don’t settle for less when it comes to patient care. Choose Silgimix and discover the future of dental impressions today!
Alginate Alternative for Dental Impressions – Vinyl-Based Alternatives Trusted by Dental Professionals
Are you still using traditional alginate for dental impressions? It may be time to upgrade. SurgiMac’s collection of alginate alternative impression materials is designed for dentists who demand more precision, better patient comfort, and reliable results. Our MARK3 vinyl-based formulas provide superior dimensional stability, tear resistance, and ease of use—perfect for crown, bridge, denture, and study models.
Why Dental Professionals Are Switching from Alginate to Modern Substitutes
Fast-Set Accuracy Without the Time Pressure
Traditional alginate sets quickly—but that also means less flexibility. Vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) and polyether materials provide longer working and pour times without sacrificing detail accuracy. These materials remain stable for hours or even days, allowing multiple pours without distortion.
Tear Strength and Elastic Recovery for Better Results
Our MARK3 alginate substitutes are engineered to reproduce fine margins and undercuts with high tear resistance. The enhanced elastic recovery makes removal smooth and safe, reducing the risk of tearing and remakes.
Mess-Free Application with Automix Cartridges
Forget the bowl-and-spatula routine. These substitutes come in automix cartridges that connect directly to mixing tips. This makes application faster, cleaner, and more predictable—especially in busy clinical settings.
Mint-Flavored Options for Enhanced Patient Comfort
Patients appreciate the mild mint flavor that reduces discomfort and improves compliance. It’s especially helpful in reducing gag reflex during impressions for sensitive individuals.
Cost-Effective Solutions for All Practice Sizes
From single-pack options to high-volume cartridges, our selection suits every clinic size. Bulk formats are ideal for multi-operatory practices, while starter kits offer an easy entry point for new users looking to test before scaling up.
VPS vs Alginate: A Clear Upgrade
Feature
Traditional Alginate
MARK3 VPS Substitute
Pour Time
Within 10 minutes
Up to 7 days
Elastic Recovery
Moderate
High
Detail Capture
Fair
Excellent
Storage Stability
Low
High
Mixing Method
Manual
Automix Cartridge
Multiple Pours
Not Recommended
Fully Supported
Flavor Options
Limited
Mint, Spearmint
ARK3 substitutes give you greater control, cleaner workflow, and longer working time—all while meeting today’s clinical demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use instead of alginate for dental impressions?
If you're looking to replace alginate, the most reliable options are vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) and polyether-based impression materials. These advanced materials offer significantly better dimensional stability, elastic recovery, and detail capture. Unlike traditional alginate, they allow multiple pours and remain accurate even after disinfection, making them ideal for crown and bridge work, dentures, and study models.
What is a replacement for sodium alginate in dentistry?
A high-performing replacement for sodium alginate is vinyl polysiloxane (VPS), available in cartridge form for easy application. VPS substitutes are more consistent in their setting behavior, eliminate the need for immediate pouring, and provide improved tear resistance and detail accuracy. Products like MARK3 eliminate the common frustrations associated with traditional sodium alginate.
What is a natural alginate?
Natural alginate is an irreversible hydrocolloid derived from brown seaweed. It is widely used in dentistry for preliminary impressions due to its affordability. However, its tendency to distort quickly and inability to handle multiple pours limit its reliability. VPS-based substitutes are synthetic but offer improved precision and patient safety in clinical settings.
What is an advanced alginate substitute?
An advanced alginate substitute refers to VPS or polyether impression materials that outperform alginate in all key categories. These materials are delivered through automix cartridges, offer longer working times, greater tear strength, and enable multiple accurate pours. Advanced substitutes like MARK3 are ideal for modern dental practices focused on efficiency and consistent clinical results.
How to make alginate powder at home?
While it is technically possible to create an alginate-like mix using sodium alginate and calcium salts, doing so is not advisable for clinical dentistry. Homemade mixtures lack the consistency, sterility, and safety of ADA-approved commercial materials. Dental professionals should always use certified products like MARK3 VPS to ensure patient safety and precise impressions.
What is the main ingredient in traditional alginate?
Traditional alginate impression materials are primarily composed of sodium alginate extracted from seaweed, combined with calcium sulfate as a setting agent. While useful for quick, single-use impressions, they offer limited stability. VPS-based substitutes are formulated with silicone elastomers, offering superior dimensional accuracy, longer pour windows, and cleaner handling for dental professionals.
Why Dental Professionals Trust SurgiMac
Our MARK3 alginate substitute impression materials are trusted by thousands of dental clinics and labs across the United States. Each product is designed to meet the practical needs of modern dentistry—durability, efficiency, and clinical accuracy. All materials are ADA-compliant and backed by our commitment to delivering consistent, reliable dental supplies.
Upgrade to a Smarter Impression Material
Don’t let traditional alginate limit your outcomes. With MARK3 VPS-based substitutes from SurgiMac, you can increase clinical accuracy, reduce remakes, and improve patient satisfaction. Choose the format that fits your workflow and experience the difference a modern impression material makes.