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