Oral health’s link to overall health and well-being cannot be undermined, making regular dental checkups and thorough examination of the oral cavity increasingly necessary. While innovation in this field has accelerated multifold in recent years, traditional dental film remains a staple in diagnostic dentistry. Dental experts rely on dental film to detect hidden cavities, assess bone loss, and identify deep-rooted dental issues.

Dental films are flexible, moisture-resistant packets used in dental imaging. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) can be used in dental film components, such as the outer packet, because they provide a comfortable and biocompatible casing that protects the imaging components from moisture while remaining durable.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers and customized material solutions, offers medical-grade TPE compounds suitable for a wide range of medical devices and dental components, with soft-touch properties, flexible mechanical performance, and processing versatility.

How can TPE improve comfort and performance in dental film applications?
KRAIBURG TPE’s specialized compounds offer elastic properties and soft-touch characteristics to meet the requirements of ergonomic product design, dimensional stability, and reliable performance for optimal comfort for both patients and healthcare professionals. The TPE compounds provide design flexibility, making them ideal for dental components such as flexible connections, seals, mouthpieces, protective elements, and functional features in dental film systems.

Multimaterial bonding and processability for efficient production
KRAIBURG TPE’s selected TPE compounds offer reliable adhesion to polyolefins such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), as well as to technical thermoplastics and polyamides, using conventional processes such as injection molding and extrusion, enabling efficient production workflows and design versatility.

Compliant with global safety and biocompatibility standards
KRAIBURG TPE’s high-performance TPE materials are designed to be safe, hygienic, and biocompatible. They are sterilizable and free from animal-derived ingredients, latex, PVC, and heavy metals. Selected medical-grade materials comply with key safety standards, including DIN ISO 10993-4 (hemolysis, indirect blood contact), DIN ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), DIN ISO 10993-10 (intracutaneous irritation), DIN ISO 10993-11 (acute systemic toxicity), USP Class VI, and extraction testing requirements.

Sustainability from the get-go
At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability drives our innovation. Our portfolio includes bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs are certified under GRS and ISCC PLUS. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data upon request to support sustainability decisions.
We proudly earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.
From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, our sustainable TPEs deliver reliable performance and are available worldwide to support your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.

Get in touch today to learn how KRAIBURG TPE can support your sustainability and product development journey.

Discover More with TPE: As dental product development continues evolving, manufacturers are increasingly evaluating materials that can contribute to patient comfort, product functionality, and efficient manufacturing. Whether it’s dental floss or interdental brush, KRAIBURG TPE continues supporting manufacturers seeking advanced material solutions for possible medical and dental applications, including future opportunities in dental film-related product development.

Disclaimer: The applications mentioned are illustrative of material capabilities only. Final product suitability and regulatory compliance must be assessed and validated by the customer.

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