GC EUROPE GRADIA gum shades - Manual (Page 8)

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GC GRADIA gum shades
Build-up
: Step-by-Step Procedure
5. Optional : GC GRADIA gum shades – preparation of a separate “Gum Block”
4.4. Lingual view
(For further details concerning the GRADIA composite
build-up, refer to the GRADIA technical manual or in-
struction, for use.)
5.1. Bonding:
Apply METALPRIMER II to metal framework in areas
where gum tissues will be reproduced.
Then apply a thin layer of translucent Gum Modifier
(GM30) thoroughly covering the retention area.*
6. Apply two thin layers of Gum Opaque to the entire gum
tissue area.
6. Buid-up of GC GRADIA gum shades
6.1. Accentuate with Gum Opaque Modifier (GOM51) as
required. This material is effective in expressing the
shade transition of the gum tissue in contact with the
buccal mucosa.
6.2. After application of Gum Opaque .
5. Prior to shade build-up of the gingiva, press a portion of
translucent GRADIA gum shades paste (G20) between
two sheets of transparent polyethylene film.*
4.2. If necessary, apply one or two thin coats of GRADIA
OPAQUE.
4.3. Attach a silicone index lingually to control the layer
thickness. Build up the veneers using GRADIA micro-
ceramic composite by standard techniques. Light cure
each layer separately according to the curing times for
GRADIA.
Light cure: 1 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.
Light cure: 3 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.
Light cure: 3 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.
Light cure: 1 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.
Light cure: 1 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.
5.2. Apply COMPOSITE PRIMER thinly to the Gum Block.
Position, attach and light cure the Gum Block.*
* See notes p.3, 13 and 15