Impression Compound, Dental Products Red Color Thermoplastic impression

Red Thermoplastic Impression Compound – Product Description

Red impression compound is a thermoplastic dental material used for making preliminary impressions of edentulous (toothless) arches, border molding of custom trays, and functional impressions in prosthodontic procedures.

It softens when heated and becomes moldable, then hardens upon cooling, maintaining the recorded detail.

Key Features

• Thermoplastic Material: Softens in warm water (around 55–60°C) and becomes pliable; returns to a rigid state at room temperature.

• Reversible: Can be repeatedly heated and reshaped without altering its properties.

• High Viscosity: Ideal for recording broad tissue areas without capturing extremely fine detail.

• Bright Red Color: Enhances visibility during manipulation and impression checking.

• Non-toxic & Safe: Biocompatible and commonly used inside the oral cavity.

Composition

Typically contains:

• Natural resins (shellac)

• Waxes

• Stearic acid or fatty acids (for plasticity)

• Fillers such as talc (for rigidity)

Common Uses

• Primary (preliminary) impressions for complete dentures

• Border molding of custom trays

• Muscle trimming

• Recording functional movements during denture fabrication

• Impression corrections or relining localized areas

Forms Available

• Sticks (for border molding)

• Cakes or Plates (for full impressions)