3M Express VPS Registration Material Putty Set 7312

Clinical Overview

3M™ Express™ VPS Registration Material Putty Set 7312 is a vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impression material designed to produce highly accurate dental impressions for restorative and prosthodontic procedures. The hand-mix putty formulation provides excellent dimensional stability, precise detail reproduction, and reliable elastic recovery. It is commonly used in one-step or two-step putty-wash impression techniques to capture crown, bridge, inlay, onlay, and denture impressions with consistent clinical accuracy.

Key Benefits

• Precise detail reproduction: VPS chemistry captures fine margins and anatomical details essential for indirect restorations.
• Excellent dimensional stability: Maintains accuracy during laboratory handling and multiple pours.
• High elastic recovery: Minimizes distortion when removing the impression from undercut areas.
• Efficient hand-mix workflow: Putty mixes easily and consistently without streaking for predictable performance.
• Versatile impression technique: Suitable for both one-step and two-step putty/wash procedures.
• Multiple-pour capability: Allows repeated model fabrication from a single impression.

Kit Contents

• 1 jar Base – 305 ml
• 1 jar Catalyst – 305 ml
• Hand-mix VPS putty system

Working & Setting Times

• Working time (including mixing): Approximately 1 minute.
• Setting time (from start of mix): Approximately 5 minutes.

Indications

• Crown and bridge impressions
• Inlay and onlay impressions
• Denture and partial denture impressions
• Putty-wash impression techniques for indirect restorations

Instructions for Use

1. Dispense equal amounts of base and catalyst putty.
2. Hand mix thoroughly until the material appears uniform and streak-free.
3. Place the mixed putty into the impression tray.
4. Apply wash material if using a putty-wash technique.
5. Seat the tray in the patient’s mouth and maintain position until fully set.
6. Remove the impression carefully and inspect for accuracy and detail.
7. Disinfect and send to the laboratory for model fabrication.

Summary

3M Express VPS Registration Material Putty Set 7312 provides clinicians with a dependable, high-precision impression material for indirect restorative procedures. Its VPS formulation ensures excellent dimensional stability, detail reproduction, and elastic recovery, while the easy hand-mix system supports efficient chairside workflows. Ideal for crown, bridge, and denture impressions, this putty system delivers consistent results for both single-step and two-step putty-wash techniques.