Ingot concept – Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirPress User Manual
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Ingot Concept
IPS e.max ZirPress
ingots are available in three levels of translucency (HT, LT, MO) and one size. For the fabrication
of gingival areas, e.g. for implant superstructures IPS e.max ZirPress Gingiva ingots are available.
From a processing point of view, basically all restorations can be fabricated of any ingot. For reasons of esthetics, however,
the following processing technique and indication are recommended for the individual ingots (translucency levels):
IPS e.max ZirPress HT (High Translucency)
The ingots are available in 16 A-D and 4 Bleach BL shades. Given their high translucency they are ideally suitable for fully
anatomical pressing over zirconium oxide frameworks (staining technique). The Characterization and Glaze firing is
subsequently conducted using IPS e.max Ceram Shades, Essence and Glaze materials. If adjustments are required, the
IPS e.max Ceram layering materials can be used.
IPS e.max ZirPress LT (Low Translucency)
The ingots are available in 16 A-D and 4 Bleach BL shades. Given their high translucency they are ideally suitable for the
cut-back technique, but also for the staining technique. The cut-back is subsequently supplemented with IPS e.max Ceram
Incisal and/or Impulse and characterized using IPS e.max Ceram Essence and Shades.
IPS e.max ZirPress MO (Medium Opacity)
The ingots are available in 9 A-D and 4 Bleach BL shades. Given their opacity they are ideally suitable for pressing a
dentin core or shoulder on zirconium oxide frameworks. The anatomical shape is subsequently individually layered using
ISP e.max Ceram. Finally, the Stain/Glaze firing with IPS e.max Ceram is conducted.
IPS e.max ZirPress Gingiva
The ingots are available in 2 shades (G3 and G4). In particular, they are ideally suitable for implant superstructures in order
to press voluminous gingival areas on the zirconium oxide framework. The actual layering of the restoration is conducted
with IPS e.max Ceram layering materials with the exact accuracy of fit of the gingival area being maintained.
Pressing over frameworks made of ZrO
2
L
ow
T
ranslucency
H
igh
T
ranslucency
M
edium
O
pacity
G
ingiva
CR %
Staining
Technique
Cut-Back
Technique
Layering
Technique
Veneers
Single-Tooth
Frameworks
(Anterior and
Posterior Teeth)
Multi-Unit
Bridge
Frameworks
Implantat
Abutments/
Superstructures
Inlay-Retained
Bridge
Frameworks
Gingival Areas
Translucency Level
Processing Technique
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Pressing without
ZrO
2
framework