Cavex Cream Alginate
- 5 µm detail reproduction delivers exceptionally accurate impressions and brings alginate performance closer to silicone-quality precision.
- High tear strength and excellent elasticity help preserve impression integrity during removal, even around challenging anatomical areas.
- Smooth, creamy consistency with rapid water absorption makes mixing easy and helps achieve a homogeneous impression material.
- Normal Set and Fast Set options give clinicians flexibility, with approximately 90 or 60 seconds in the mouth respectively.
- Outstanding scannability and five-year shelf life make it suitable for modern dental and orthodontic workflows.
- 500 g pack provides approximately 35 impressions, with a pleasant bubble-gum flavour designed for improved patient acceptance
KSh2,400.00
Product Description
High-Accuracy Alginate for Detailed Dental Impressions
Cavex Cream Alginate is a high-performance dental impression material designed for clinicians who want exceptional detail reproduction without moving to silicone impression materials. With detail reproduction of up to 5 µm, high tear strength, excellent elasticity and outstanding scannability, it provides a combination of properties that approaches silicone-quality performance.
The material also offers exceptionally rapid water absorption and develops a smooth, creamy consistency during mixing. As a result, clinicians can achieve a homogeneous impression material that is easy to handle and comfortable to work with. Cavex Cream is available in both Normal Set (90 seconds) and Fast Set (60 seconds) versions.
The purple alginate has a pleasant bubble-gum flavour, which can make the impression procedure more comfortable for patients. Furthermore, its high elasticity and tear strength help the finished impression resist deformation during removal from the mouth.
At TransAfrica Medical Supplies, we provide premium dental impression materials together with product guidance and clinical support. Through the TransAfrica Academy, we also provide practical training to help dental teams improve impression-taking techniques and achieve more predictable clinical results.
Why Choose Cavex Cream Alginate?
Not every alginate provides the same level of detail, elasticity and tear resistance. Therefore, selecting the right material can have a direct impact on the quality of the impression and the resulting model.
Cavex Cream combines:
- 5 µm detail reproduction for exceptionally detailed impressions.
- High tear strength to help resist tearing during removal.
- Excellent elasticity for easier removal from undercuts.
- Smooth, creamy consistency for easy mixing and handling.
- Rapid water absorption for efficient mixing.
- Outstanding scannability for digital workflows.
- Snap-set behaviour for a clean transition from working to setting.
- Five-year shelf life when stored correctly.
- Purple colour with bubble-gum flavour for a more pleasant patient experience.
- Normal and Fast Set options to suit different clinical workflows.
5 µm Detail Reproduction
Detail reproduction is one of the key reasons clinicians choose premium alginate.
Cavex Cream provides detail reproduction of 5 µm, which Cavex states is comparable to the precision associated with silicone impression materials.
Consequently, clinicians can capture fine anatomical details when making impressions for study models, treatment planning, orthodontic appliances, custom trays and other applications where accurate reproduction of the oral situation is important.
High Tear Strength and Excellent Elasticity
An impression must withstand removal from the mouth without significant deformation or tearing.
Cavex Cream combines high tear strength with excellent elasticity. Therefore, the material can flex during removal while maintaining the integrity of the impression.
Cavex's published performance data lists a tear strength of approximately 1.25 N/mm for Cavex Cream, while the manufacturer's technical documentation describes the material as highly elastic and tear resistant.
This is particularly valuable when impressions involve undercuts or areas where removal can place additional stress on the material.
Smooth and Creamy Mixing
Mixing quality affects the final impression.
Cavex Cream has been formulated for rapid water absorption and fast viscosity build-up. As a result, the powder quickly develops a smooth, creamy consistency that is easy to load into an impression tray.
The creamy consistency also makes the material pleasant to manipulate, while its dust-free formulation helps minimize airborne powder during dosing and mixing.
Normal Set or Fast Set?
Cavex Cream gives clinicians a choice between two setting options.
| Version | Mixing Time | Time in Mouth | Total Setting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Set | 30 sec | 90 sec | 210 sec |
| Fast Set | 30 sec | 60 sec | 150 sec |
These figures are based on Cavex's published technical data. Actual working and setting behaviour can vary with water temperature and mixing conditions, so always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Therefore, the Normal Set version can provide additional working time, while the Fast Set option can help shorten chairside impression procedures.
Excellent Scannability for Modern Dental Workflows
Digital dentistry does not always eliminate the need for conventional impressions.
Cavex Cream is designed to provide outstanding scannability, making it suitable for workflows where the impression may subsequently be digitized.
As a result, dental laboratories and clinics can incorporate the material into workflows that combine conventional impression-taking with digital model production.
Where Can Cavex Cream Be Used?
Cavex's IFU states that the material is suitable for general dental practice and orthodontics.
Typical applications include:
- Study models
- Preliminary impressions
- Orthodontic impressions
- Diagnostic models
- Treatment planning
- Custom tray fabrication
- Situation models
- Working models where appropriate
- Fabrication of dental appliances
After taking the impression, the material can be poured with gypsum or dental stone to create a positive model of the patient's oral situation.
Patient-Friendly Bubble-Gum Flavour
Patient comfort matters during impression taking.
Cavex Cream uses a bubble-gum flavour and pleasant scent designed to make the impression procedure more acceptable to patients. Furthermore, the flavour can help reduce resistance to placing the impression tray in the mouth.
This can be particularly useful when treating patients who find conventional impression procedures uncomfortable.
Five-Year Shelf Life
Cavex Cream has a five-year shelf life when stored according to the manufacturer's requirements.
Proper storage remains important. Cavex recommends storing alginate in a cool, dry environment and transferring opened material into an airtight container.
Therefore, proper storage helps maintain consistent powder characteristics and impression performance throughout the product's shelf life.
Getting the Best Impression from Cavex Cream
The material itself is only one part of a predictable impression.
Cavex highlights several factors that can influence impression quality, including:
- Water temperature
- Powder-to-water ratio
- Mixing technique
- Storage conditions
- Working time
- Tray selection
- Impression removal technique
Consequently, standardizing these factors within the dental practice can help improve consistency from one impression to the next. Cavex has developed a Premium Alginate System around this principle of standardizing the impression process.
Why Buy from TransAfrica Medical Supplies?
Choosing a premium impression material is only the beginning. Therefore, having access to product guidance and clinical support can help your team achieve better results.
When you purchase Cavex Cream Alginate from TransAfrica Medical Supplies, you benefit from:
- Genuine dental materials.
- Product selection guidance.
- Clinical application support.
- Technical assistance.
- Reliable product supply.
- Professional dental product expertise.
- Training opportunities through the TransAfrica Academy.
Through our Academy, dental professionals can also access practical training designed to improve impression-taking techniques and broader restorative workflows.
Technical Specifications
The following information is based on the manufacturer's current product information and IFU.
| Specification | Cavex Cream Alginate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cavex Holland B.V. |
| Product | Cavex Cream Alginate |
| Material Type | Alginate dental impression material |
| Detail Reproduction | 5 µm |
| Colour | Purple |
| Flavour | Bubble-gum |
| Consistency | Creamy / highly elastic |
| Tear Strength | Approx. 1.25 N/mm |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
| Scannability | Excellent |
| Setting Options | Normal Set / Fast Set |
| Mixing Time | 30 sec |
| Normal Set – Time in Mouth | 90 sec |
| Fast Set – Time in Mouth | 60 sec |
| Typical Pack Size | 500 g |
| Approx. Impressions per 500 g | 35 |
| Storage | Cool and dry; seal opened material airtight |
| Intended Users | Dental professionals |
| Applications | General dentistry and orthodontics |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cavex Cream Alginate used for?
Cavex Cream is a dental alginate impression material used to create accurate impressions of the oral situation. These impressions can be used for study models, diagnostic models, orthodontic applications, custom trays and other dental appliances.
How accurate is Cavex Cream?
Cavex Cream provides 5 µm detail reproduction, which is one of its main distinguishing features.
Is Cavex Cream suitable for orthodontic impressions?
Yes. The manufacturer's IFU specifically states that Cavex Cream is suitable for general dental practice and orthodontics.
What is the difference between Normal Set and Fast Set?
The Normal Set version has approximately 90 seconds in the mouth, while the Fast Set version has approximately 60 seconds. Both require approximately 30 seconds of mixing under the manufacturer's stated conditions.
How many impressions can I get from a 500 g bag?
Cavex's published product data indicates approximately 35 impressions from a 500 g pack. Actual yield depends on the amount of material used for each impression.
Is Cavex Cream scannable?
Yes. Cavex specifically lists outstanding scannability as one of the product's features.
Does Cavex Cream have high tear strength?
Yes. The material combines high tear strength with excellent elasticity. Cavex's published comparison data lists approximately 1.25 N/mm tear strength.
How should Cavex Cream be stored?
Store the alginate in a cool, dry environment. After opening the bag, Cavex recommends transferring the powder into an airtight container.
Does Cavex Cream contain latex?
Cavex states that its alginate does not contain latex, lactose, gluten or balsam of Peru.
Can the impression be poured more than once?
Yes. Cavex's technical documentation states that Cavex Cream impressions can be poured twice with gypsum, provided the manufacturer's recommended handling conditions are followed.
Does TransAfrica Medical provide training?
Yes. TransAfrica Medical Supplies provides product guidance and practical dental training through the TransAfrica Academy, helping clinicians improve impression-taking techniques and clinical workflows.
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