Characteristics
> Hydrocompatibility of the fluids
> Biocompatibility on damaged mucosae
> High final hardness*
> Tear resistance
Advantages
> Hydrocompatibility of the fluids: helps achieve an accurate impression
> Biocompatibility on damaged mucosae: allows safe use on patients
> High final hardness*: contributes to obtaining an accurate model once the gypsum has been cast
> Tear resistance: reduces the risk of the impression tearing when it is removed from the patient??s mouth