Trays & Material

The Trays & Material category on Dentalkart presents a thoughtfully curated collection of essential laboratory accessories used in diagnostic, restorative, and prosthetic dental workflows. From customized tray fabrication to sterilization-ready instrument handling, these products are indispensable in creating clinical efficiency, patient comfort, and procedural accuracy in both chairside and lab-based settings.

This category includes high-quality thermoplastic materials, shell formers, insulating foils, and stainless steel trays from trusted dental manufacturers — serving the needs of general dentists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, and dental laboratories alike.

Wide-Ranging Applications Across Dentistry

Each product in this section is designed to support specific steps of the dental workflow — whether it's impression tray preparation, model protection, bleaching tray fabrication, or safe sterilization of instruments.

Key listings include:

• Scheu Isofolan Foil 0.1 x 125 mm (100/pk – 3207)
  A premium-quality pressure insulation foil used for vacuum and pressure molding techniques. Offers smooth adaptation to plaster models, protecting against heat and ensuring clean separation in splint and aligner fabrication.

• API Shell Former
  A silicone rubber former designed to replicate accurate dentition patterns for provisional crowns and bridges. Provides a flexible mold for chairside or lab use.

• Shanghai Soft Sheets for Bleaching Trays
  Clear, flexible thermoplastic sheets ideal for fabricating custom night guards and tooth-whitening trays using vacuum-forming machines. Offers superior adaptability and comfort for the patient.

• Maarc Eazy Tray (100 gm)
  A versatile thermoplastic material used to create custom bite blocks, deprogrammers, and impression trays. Activates at low temperatures and is easily moldable by hand.

• Life Steriware Stainless Steel Instrument Tray (24 cm x 15 cm)
  A corrosion-resistant stainless steel tray suitable for autoclaving and safe handling of hand instruments during clinical procedures. Designed for easy cleaning and high-temperature sterilization.

• Glin HD Mouth Mirrors (Pack of 1) 
  Lightweight disposable mouth mirrors offering high-definition visibility for intraoral examination and patient education.

Importance of Trays & Material in Clinical and Lab Work

Materials in this category are fundamental to a variety of procedures, offering:

• Customization – Easily moldable materials for patient-specific tray creation

• Durability – Reliable performance under thermal, chemical, and mechanical stress

• Precision – Support for exacting dental techniques such as bleaching, impression taking, and prosthesis trials

• Infection Control – Sterilizable trays that help maintain hygiene standards

• Time Efficiency – Ready-to-use solutions to speed up chairside and lab workflows

Category Highlights

• Versatile Thermoplastics – For custom trays, bite registrations, and whitening trays

• Disposable and Reusable Options – Mouth mirrors and stainless steel trays for every operatory setup

• German and Indian Brands – Including Scheu, API, Maarc, Life Steriware, and Shanghai

• Pack Sizes and Refill Options – Catering to institutional buyers, labs, and clinics

• Compatible with Lab Equipment – Such as pressure molding units, vacuum formers, and trimming tools

Trusted Brands

Dentalkart ensures high-quality sourcing by offering products from brands like:

• Scheu (Germany) – Known for innovation in thermoplastics and pressure molding solutions

• API – Reputed for laboratory and provisional restorative tools

• Shanghai – Reliable provider of thermoforming sheets for patient trays

• Maarc – A go-to brand for cost-effective, chairside thermoplastic materials

• Life Steriware – Renowned for medical-grade stainless steel operatory instruments

Care & Handling Recommendations

• Store thermoplastic materials in cool, dry conditions away from heat

• Use appropriate forming equipment (vacuum/pressure molders) for shaping sheets and foils

• Clean stainless steel trays with non-abrasive cleansers and sterilize after each use

• Always check product-specific activation temperatures for moldable materials

• Replace disposables after single use to maintain hygiene and patient safety

Ideal For:

• Prosthodontic Labs – Requiring custom trays and provisional appliances

• Orthodontic Clinics – Fabricating aligners and bleaching trays

• General Dental Clinics – Managing sterilized instrument organization and intraoral assessments

• Institutions & Training Centers – Teaching and demonstrating tray fabrication techniques

FAQs – Trays & Material

1. What is the use of Isofolan Foil in dentistry?
It’s an insulation foil used in pressure-molding to protect plaster models from heat and maintain cleanliness during splint and aligner fabrication.

2. Can I mold Maarc Eazy Tray material without machinery?
Yes, the thermoplastic softens in warm water and can be molded manually, making it suitable for chairside applications.

3. Is the stainless steel tray autoclavable?

Yes, Life Steriware trays are fully autoclavable and corrosion-resistant, ideal for surgical and routine procedures.