Pentamix™ 2 Automatic Mixing Unit

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Pentamix™ 2 Automatic Mixing Unit – Enter a new dimension in impression taking

It’s nothing but simple.

Taking precision impressions is a critical step in providing high-quality restorations for patients. As the worldwide leader in impression solutions, 3M™ ESPE™ is renowned for its dedication to quality and its innovative products.

Thousands of dentists worldwide have already taken advantage of the benefits of automatic mixing impression materials with the Pentamix™ System from 3M ESPE. The Pentamix 2 Automatic Mixing Unit enables a user-friendly operation and lets you easily dispense a homogeneous and void-free mix. No more mixing by hand. No more inferior quality. Experience efficiency and high-quality mixtures – plus utmost convenience:

Insert the Penta™ Foil Bag with your desired impression material into the Penta™ Cartridge.

Place the cartridge in the Pentamix™ 2 Mixing Unit …

… and attach a Penta™ Mixing Tip Red.

Mixing starts at the press of a button.

Directly fill the impression tray or syringe with the homo-geneously mixed material.

Optimised system components ensure that even heavy-bodied

or fast-setting materials can be reliably mixed.

Dentists

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Hand-mixing

Assistants

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Hand-mixing

Students

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Hand-mixing

Percentage level of preference

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With the Pentamix™ 2 Automatic mixing unit, mixing by hand is a thing of the past. Suitable for polyether and VPS impression materials, you can do your impression work much better, faster and even more economically.

Experience the quality and comfort of automatic mixing

A study investigated operators’ preference for different mixing techniques. All users, from dental students to experienced dentists, preferred automated mixing with the Pentamix™ 2 Mixing Unit over hand-mixing, regardless of the viscosity of the impression material employed.

Preference for electronic mixing (Pentamix™ 2 Automatic Mixing Unit) versus hand-mixing of VPS putty materials after three trials.

Source: J. NAM, A.J. RAIGRODSKI, J. TOWNSEND, X. LEPE, and L.A. MANCIAssessment of preference of mixing techniques and duration of mixing and tray loading for two viscosities of vinyl polysiloxane material; J Prosth Dent 2007:12-17

See the difference.

Void-free Express™ XT Penta™ Putty (green) automatically mixed with the Pentamix™ 2 Mixing Unit versus a common hand-mix putty material (pink) showing air bubbles.

Disadvantages of mixing by hand

• Overall time-consuming procedure.

• Air-bubbles and uncomplete mix of base and catalyst leading to moreunprecise impressions.

• More material than needed is mixed.

• Messy handling.

Benefits of automatic mixing

• Time-saving: Simply add your impression materials to the device and push a button.Benefit from a more efficient workflow plus higher productivity.

• Reliable: Benefit from homogeneous andvoid-free mixtures of consistent quality.

• Economical: Dispense only the amountof material you need and reduce waste.

• Hygienic: Reduce the risk of cross-conta-mination by direct filling of tray and syringe.And patients are not exposed to unnecessary health risks.

Comparing the surfaces of Express™ XT Penta™ Putty (right) and a common hand-mix putty material (left) proves that the Pentamix™ 2 Mixing Unit delivers a very homogeneous mixture – free from streaks and voids.

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IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE

IMPRESSION MATERIALS INDICATIONS

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Pentamix™ 2 Automatic Mixing Unit

POLYETHER IMPRESSION MATERIALS

Monophase Technique

Impregum™ Penta™ Soft b b b b b

Impregum™ Penta™ b b b b b

VPS IMPRESSION MATERIALS

1-StepTray/Wash Technique

Express™ XT Penta™ H

Express™ XT Light Body

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Express™ XT Regular Body

1-StepTray/Wash Technique

Express™ XT Penta™ H Quick

Express™ XT Light Body Quick

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2-Step Putty/Wash Technique

Express™ XT Regular Body Quick

2-Step Putty/Wash Technique

Express™ XTPenta™ Putty

Express™ XT Light Body

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Impression Materials – Overview

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The Pentamix™ 2 Automatic Mixing Unit lets you automatically mix the complete range of 3M ESPE Penta™ polyether and VPS impression materials, including putties.

Impregum™ Polyether Impression Material for utmost precision in the monophase technique.

Renowned Impregum polyether material is synonymous for precise impressions on the first take. Its characteristic features help you create accurately fitting restorations and can reduce the risk of costly and time-consuming retakes, remakes and adjustments.

• Precise and void-free impressions through outstanding initial hydrophilicity.• Finest detail reproduction thanks to excellent flow properties.• Constant flow behaviour throughout working period and less distortions by unique “snap-set” behaviour.• Easier removability and fresh minty flavour of “Soft” material. • Highly recommended by dental labs.

Indications

• Crown, bridge, inlay, onlay impressions• Implant impressions

Portfolio

• 2 Penta™ Materials for automatic mixing in the Pentamix™ System• One single viscosity for tray and syringe• Additional Impregum™ Materials available

Express™ XT VPS Impression Material for highest accuracy on the first take.

Especially designed for the 1-step and 2-step impression techniques, Express™ XT VPS Impression Material sets the stage for highly precise impressions and accurately fitting restorations. With outstandingly well balanced material properties, Express™ XT Material performs where it really counts.

• Great detail reproduction through very high hydrophilicity and flow behaviour.• Distortion-free removal from the mouth due to almost 100 % recovery from deformation.• Reduced chance of costly remakes due to excellent toughness.• Designed to satisfy your individual needs with a complete range of viscosities – from putty to light body.

Indications

• Crown, bridge, inlay, onlay impressions

Portfolio

• 3 Penta™ Tray Materials – including a putty material • 2 wash materials in different visosities – for automatic mixing in the Garant™ Dispenser• Available in fast- and regular-setting versions

One system fits all

• Functional Impressions• Fixation Impressions

For every clinical situation, 3M ESPE offers a polyether or VPS impression material to suit your technique and procedure. Choose from a wide range of viscosities and set/working times. All 3M ESPE Penta™ products can be automatically mixed in the Pentamix™ System*.

* Compatibility with standard mixing units from other manufacturers guaranteed.

Item No. Product Information

Pentamix™ 2 Automatic Mixing Unit & Accessories

77959 1 Pentamix™ 2 – 230 V

71455 30 Garant™ Mixing Tips Yellow, small pack

71456 30 Garant™ Intra-oral Tips Yellow, small pack

71457 30 Penta™ Mixing Tips Red, small pack

77580 1 Garant™ Dispenser 1:1 / 2:1

Intro Kits

31684 Impregum™ Penta™ Intro Kit1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml, 1 Impregum™ Penta™ Cartridge, 10 Penta™ Mixing Tips Red, 1 Penta™ Elastomer Syringe, 1 bottle polyether adhesive – 17 ml

31734 Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Intro Kit1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml, 1 Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Cartridge, 10 Penta™ Mixing Tips Red, 1 Penta™ Elastomer Syringe, 1 bottle polyether adhesive – 17 ml

36999 Express™ XT Penta™ H Intro Kit1 base paste – 300 ml; 1 catalyst – 60 ml; 1 Express™ XT Penta™ H Cartridge; 10 Penta™ Mixing Tips; 1 Express™ XT Light Body, 1 Express™ XT Regular Body Cartridge – 50 ml; 10 cartridge mixing tips yellow; 10 cartridge intra-oral tips yellow; 1 VPS tray adhesive

36993 Express™ XT Penta™ H Quick Intro Kit1 base paste – 300 ml; 1 catalyst – 60 ml; 1 Express™ XT Penta™ H Quick Cartridge; 10 Penta™ Mixing Tips; 1 Express™ XT Light Body Quick, 1 Express™ XT Regular Body Quick Cartridge – 50 ml; 10 cartridge mixing tips yellow; 10 cartridge intra-oral tips yellow; 1 VPS tray adhesive

36998 Express™ XT Penta™ Putty Intro Kit1 base paste – 300 ml; 1 catalyst – 60 ml; 1 Express™ XT Penta™ Putty Cartridge; 10 Penta™ Mixing Tips; 1 Express™ XT Light Body, 1 Express™ XT Regular Body Cartridge – 50 ml; 10 cartridge mixing tips yellow; 10 cartridge intra-oral tips yellow; 1 VPS tray adhesive

Item No. Product Information

Single Packs

31793 Impregum™ Penta™ Single Pack1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml

31794 Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Single Pack1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml

36894 Express™ XT Penta™ H Single Pack1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml

36896 Express™ XT Penta™ H Quick Single Pack1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml

36895 Express™ XT Penta™ Putty Single Pack1 base paste – 300 ml, 1 catalyst – 60 ml

Cartridges for Pentamix™ 2

77792 Impregum™ Penta™ Cartridge

77787 Impregum™ Penta™ Soft Cartridge

36985 Express™ XT Penta™ H Cartridge

36995 Express™ XT Penta™ H Quick Cartridge

36982 Express™ XT Penta™ Putty Cartridge

Wash Materials

36974 Express™ XT Light Body Refi ll2 – 50 ml cartridges; 10 mixing tips yellow

36976 Express™ XT Light Body Quick Refi ll2 – 50 ml cartridges; 10 mixing tips yellow

36975 Express™ XT Regular Body Refi ll2 – 50 ml cartridges; 10 mixing tips yellow

36977 Express™ XT Regular Body Quick Refi ll2 – 50 ml cartridges; 10 mixing tips yellow

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