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Panasil

Consultants’ Comments

  • “I like the viscosity of the light body–little to no voids, bubbles or drags.”
  • “The heavy-bodied material extruded easily compared with most heavy-bodied materials. The light- and heavy-bodied materials always blended together seamlessly and the heavy-bodied material provided excellent detail without drag.”
  • “Easy to use, fast setting, good color contrast and good flow.”
  • “The setting times seemed to be slower than indicated in the instructions.”
  • “Put light and x-light materials in small syringes.”

Description

Panasil is a line of addition-curing silicones (VPS) impression materials with hydrophilic properties. A variety of six viscosities and two set times exists. Panasil can be used for one- or two-step crown-and-bridge impression techniques as well as denture and reline impressions. Three viscosities of the fast-set material were evaluated: Panasil tray fast and Panasil initial contact light fast and x-light fast. Panasil tray fast is a heavy-bodied material for use in the tray and for functional impressions. Panasil initial contact fast is a syringeable impression material for capturing fine detail around prepared teeth and soft tissue. Panasil initial contact fast has a working time of one minute with an intraoral setting time of two minutes; total setting time is three minutes. Panasil initial contact light fast is available in 50-ml automix cartridges. Panasil tray fast is also available in 50ml cartridges and 380 ml jumbo cartridges for use in an automixer. Each box contains two 50ml cartridges with 6 mixing tips. Each 380ml jumbo refill back contains 2 jumbo cartridges. Dynamic mixing tips can be purchased seperately. Panasil received a 96% clinical rating.

Clinical Observations

Manufacturer’s Instructions/Packaging

Consultants rated instructions and packaging as good. It was suggested that light and x-light materials be packaged in small syringes.

Ease of Mixing

Consultants reported that Panasil was easy to mix. The heavy-bodied material extruded easily compared to most heavy-bodied materials.

Viscosity of Light/X-Light/Tray Material

Eighty-one percent of consultants used a one-step technique and 67% preferred the heavy-body/light-body combination. The light/x-light material blends seamlessly with the tray material.

Working/Setting Time

Working times received a high rating. Consultants observed that setting times seemed to be slower than indicated in the instructions.

Ease of Removal from Mouth

Ease of removal of impressions from the mouth received a good rating.

Taste/Scent

Taste and scent received good ratings.

Tear Resistance

No tearing was reported, and labs could pour the impressions multiple times.

Accuracy/Detail

Consultants reported that Panasil had excellent detail. The tray material provided excellent detail without drag.

Lack of Voids/Bubbles

Consultants reported that Panasil had few to no bubbles when mixed.

Color Contrast/Ease of Reading Margins

The good color contrast of Panasil enhances the ability to read detail in the impression.

Overall Rating

Forty-three percent of consultants reported that Panasil was better, whereas 57% reported it was the same as their current impression material. Seventy-one percent would switch and 95% would recommend it.

Clinical Tip

  • Wait a little bit longer than the recommended setting time to ensure complete set.