Tag: Dental impressions

Derived from red algae, agar is a gelatinous material that has been used in dentistry since the 1920s. While its culinary uses as a vegan gelling agent are well-known, oral agar refers specifically to its application as a dental impression material, celebrated for its ability to create highly detailed and reusable molds.

Derived from brown algae, alginate is a natural anionic polysaccharide that can absorb up to 300 times its own weight in water. These remarkable water-binding and gelling properties are key to understanding the many benefits of alginate across various fields, from food science to advanced biomedical applications.