Gc gradia components – GC EUROPE GRADIA User Manual

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1. GC GRADIA COMPONENTS

EI1

DA3

CT2

ODA3.5

OA3

T0, CT o EI1

EI 1 and EI3

DA 2

ODI 4

CT4

SD4

ODI3

HE1

SD4

OA 2

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FOUNDATION OPAQUE (FO): 1 shade

A paste-type opaque with exceptional light-curing characteristics. Flows readily into small areas.

Polymerizes even in undercut areas of framework and has a bright light yellow color, as an ideal

base for additional opaque applications.

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OPAQUE (O): 16 shades

A paste-type opaque that applies readily, flows easily yet will not drip or run. Exceptional

masking properties. The 16 shades express all of the basic tooth shades.

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MARGIN OPAQUE (MO): 1 shade

Usually applied after the FOUNDATION OPAQUE in widths of 1 mm around the cervical margin.

Effective in masking unwanted alloy show through around the margin. Can also be used on molar

occlusal and lingual surfaces of jacket crowns. Easy to apply and fluid without running. It can be

used in combination with OPAQUE to modify the standard colour.

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OPAQUS DENTIN (OD): 22 shades: 16 based on Vita ® shades and

6 shades of OPAQUS DENTIN INTENSIVE

When thick layers of composite can not be applied, OPAQUS DENTIN (opaque dentin) can be

used instead of the regular DENTIN to reduce the white shade of OPAQUE and express a deeper

colour. OPAQUS DENTIN can also be used as a cervical colour (choosing one shade darker than

the crown’s, for instance ODA3.5 for an A3) in order to achieve deeper shades in the cervical and

root areas.

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SHOULDER DENTIN (SD): 6 shades

Used, among other things, to make custom shades. SHOULDER DENTIN creates deeper, richer

cervical and root colours and reproduces the reflective brightness of natural teeth. In addition,

can be used to mask the underlying alloy.

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DENTIN (D): 16 shades

Has exceptional elongation properties and strength. These features permit forming it into

delicate, long, finger-like strands or other like shapes. Masking ability is superb and exhibits a

brighter colour which can reflect through a larger amount of Enamel. Superior to conventional

dentin materials.

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INTENSIVE COLOR (IC): 15 shades

This group consists of 14 colours, frequently used in porcelain, and one Clear (IC0), which can also

be used to subdue the colour intensity of the 14 shades. The stains can be used after applying

OPAQUE, DENTIN and ENAMEL. Where incisal is backed by alloy and lacking clarity, applying

(IC7) Lavender creates an appearance of translucency.

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ENAMEL (E): 4 basic shades

Enamel shades eliminate a too strong opalescence and the pale, whitish look of conventional

materials. These exhibit warmth and true translucency.

Veneer

(incisal-free metal casting)

Jacket crown

Metal