3M Express VPS Bite Registration Material Putty 6160J

Clinical Overview

3M™ Express™ VPS Bite Registration Material Putty (6160J) is a vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) bite registration material designed to capture accurate occlusal relationships quickly and reliably. The hand-mix putty system provides high rigidity after setting, allowing clinicians to record precise bite registrations without distortion during articulator mounting or laboratory procedures. Its fast-setting formulation and easy mixing characteristics support efficient chairside workflows in restorative and prosthodontic procedures.

Key Benefits

• High rigidity after set: Maintains accurate bite registration and resists distortion during removal and laboratory handling.
• Fast clinical workflow: Quick setting allows efficient chairside bite registration and improved patient comfort.
• Easy hand-mix system: Putty mixes smoothly without streaking for consistent material performance.
• Reliable VPS accuracy: Vinyl polysiloxane formulation delivers excellent dimensional stability and detail reproduction.
• Stable occlusal records: Firm set ensures dependable mounting of casts in restorative and prosthodontic cases.

Kit Contents

• 1 jar Base – 305 ml
• 1 jar Catalyst – 305 ml
• Hand-mix putty system for bite registration procedures

Working & Setting Times

• Mixing time: Approximately 15–20 seconds.
• Seating time: Up to 30 seconds.
• Oral setting time: Approximately 1.5 minutes.

Indications

• Bite registrations for crown and bridge procedures
• Recording occlusal relationships for prosthodontic restorations
• Articulator mounting for laboratory fabrication of restorations
• Clinical procedures requiring precise and rigid occlusal records

Instructions for Use

1. Dispense equal amounts of base and catalyst putty.
2. Hand mix thoroughly until the color is uniform and streak-free.
3. Place the mixed material onto the occlusal surfaces or registration tray.
4. Guide the patient to close into centric occlusion.
5. Allow the material to set intraorally.
6. Remove the set bite registration and verify accuracy before laboratory submission.

Summary

3M Express VPS Bite Registration Material Putty 6160J offers clinicians a dependable solution for capturing precise occlusal records quickly and efficiently. Its fast-setting vinyl polysiloxane formulation, high post-set rigidity, and easy hand-mix handling make it ideal for crown and bridge procedures, prosthodontic cases, and laboratory mounting where accuracy and stability are critical.