Stains and characterization firing – Ivoclar Vivadent IPS d.SIGN User Manual
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Shade adjustment using IPS d.SIGN Shade.
Application of individualized characterizations on the ceramic surface,…..
Stains and characterization firing
To apply shade corrections and individual characterizations, a
wide shade range is available. 
IPS d.SIGN Shades
These dentin stains are used for subsequent shade 
adjustments of IPS d.SIGN restorations. They are exclusively
used for surface staining, not for internal shading of the
layering materials.
IPS d.SIGN Stains and IPS d.SIGN Essence
An extensive range of paste and powder stains for 
individualized characterizations on the tooth surface.
IPS d.SIGN Stains are exclusively used for surface 
characterizations, not for mixing with the layering materials.
Important
Materials in paste form must not be mixed with
powder materials.
Remove the desired amount of Shade from the syringe and
mix with IPS d.SIGN Glazing and Staining liquid to the 
desired consistency.
Apply IPS d.SIGN Shade in the cervical area and the body of
the restoration. Check the shade adjustment achieved with
the help of the shade guide.
If only minor shade adjustments are required, they may be
done during the glaze firing.
Remove the desired Stains and Essence material from their
container and slightly thin to the desired consistency using 
IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain liquid and mix.
Apply individualized characterizations on the ceramic surface,
e.g. discoloration or enamel stains.
1
110
120
130
A1
B1
B2
BL1
BL2
BL3
BL4
2
140
210
220
230
240
A2
A3
A3,5
3
310
320
330
B3
B4
D4
4
340
540
A4
5
410
420
C1 
D2
D3
6
430
440
510
C2 
C3 
C4
7
520
530
IPS d.SIGN Shade
Chromascop
A-D Shades
Bleach BL
