by DUX Dental
CPS Team gives Alginator by DUX Dental a 5 Diamond rating.
Take Away
- “Small enough to fit on the counter.”
- “It made it easier than traditional methods of hand mixing.”
- “Taking alginate out of the spinning bowl was extremely easy leaving very little to clean out.”
- “The mix was very creamy and flowed well. The impressions I made were lovely.”
Considerations
- “It did take me a few times to get the alginate out of the bowl effortlessly.”
- “Would like more than one bowl with the Alginator.”
- “A small learning curve, but got it down after a few tries.”
- “Would be great if it was cordless.”
DESCRIPTION
The Alginator from DUX Dental is a mixer for smooth, bubble-free mixes for alginate and stone impressions.
Manufacturers Instructions
The manufacturers instructions were included in the package.
Indication
The Alginator by DUX Dental is used for mixing all types of alginate and stone impressions.
What comes with the Mixing unit
The Alginator by DUX Dental comes with a white Alginator; I lb of Identic Dust-Free fast set alginate, gray latex-free mixing bowl, 1 Clean and Lube Spray, and one spatula.
Evaluation Team Feedback
CPS evaluation team consisting of 30 offices said they would all continue to use the Alginator by DUX Dental. All but 2 offices had never used a mixing unit before. All the offices evaluating the Alginator said no matter what alginate was used, they still had less distortion, bubbles, and better quality impressions. All commented that the set up was easy. Several said mixing was a little tricky at first, with some splattering as alginate splashed out of spinning bowl during the short initial learning period. Almost all commented after the first few uses, this was not a problem. Taking alginate out of the spinning bowl was extremely easy and using the spatula was helpful in the cleanup. Some evaluators commented they would like the unit to be cordless to transport from operatory to operatory. ◊◊◊◊◊
Step-by-Step
1. Cut the package to dispense the Alginate into the Alginator.
2. Pour the Alginate into the latex free bowl.
3. Add water to the top of the Alginate pouch
4. Push the button to start the Alginator.
5. The consistency is smooth and creamy with the mixing of the Alginator.
6. By putting slight pressure on the spatula the alginate scoops up very smooth.
