Consultants’ Comments

• “Patients liked the fast set time and the taste.”
• “’I used Genie years ago and was reminded how good it is.”
• “Easy to extrude.”
• “Pleasant scent.”
• “Very few bubbles or voids.”

Description

Genie is a system of VPS impression materials available in two setting times and five viscosities. Both the rapid set (2:10) and standard set (4:30) materials were evaluated. Viscosities include extra-light body, light body, regular body, heavy body, and putty; all are berry flavored. Genie is packaged in 50 mL cartridges plus mixing tips or two 400 g jars of putty with scoops. Cartridges fit Type 50 dispenser guns. Genie was evaluated by 30 consultants in 556 uses. This VPS impression material received a 91% clinical rating.

Product Features

Genie, used mainly in crown and bridge applications, is rated as a very good impression material. Dental assistants commented on the easy mixing of the putty and smooth extrusion of the tray material. The color contrast between the light body (green) and tray material (purple) is excellent. Blending of the two viscosities was seamless yet easy to distinguish by color. Many consultants found that Genie performed similarly to their current material, resulting in often flawless impressions. The fast-setting material was preferred in most cases. The light berry scent and taste were well received by patients

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Clinical Tips

• Completely dry the area for the best detail in the impression.

• Bright lighting facilitates reading detail of the dark (purple) heavy body material.