Clinical Evaluations
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.
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