Ivoclar Vivadent IPS PressVEST - Manual (Page 2)

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Indication
The phosphate-bonded IPS PressVEST investment material (Type 1, Class 2) can be used with the following
press ceramics in the Ivoclar Vivadent Programat press furnaces.
– IPS e.max
® Press
– IPS e.max ® ZirPress
– IPS Empress ® Esthetic
– IPS Empress ® Cosmo
– IPS InLine ® PoM (Press-on Metal-Ceramics)
Contraindication
All other applications not listed in the indications.
Delivery form
– IPS PressVEST Powder, 25 bags, 100 g each, including 1 measuring cup
– IPS PressVEST Liquid, 0.5 litre
– IPS PressVEST Powder, 50 bags, 100 g each, 1 measuring cup
– IPS PressVEST Liquid, 1.0 litre
Storage
– Storage at 12–28 °C / 54–82 °F
– Store powder in a dry place.
– The liquid must not be exposed to temperatures below +5 °C / 41 °F (frost susceptible!). If frozen once,
the liquid is unusable (crystallization) and must not be used anymore.
Processing temperatures
– Room temperature 18 °C – max. 23 °C / 64 °F – max. 73 °F
– Any other processing temperature decisively affects the setting behaviour.
– A higher processing temperature accelerates the setting behaviour.
– A lower processing temperature delays the setting behaviour.
Investment ring system and press plunger
– For IPS e.max and IPS InLine PoM ingots, it is imperative to use the IPS Investment Ring System (100 g,
200 g and 300 g).
– For IPS e.max and IPS InLine PoM ingots, it is imperative to use the IPS Alox plunger.
– For IPS Empress ingots, it is imperative to use the IPS Empress Investment Ring System (100 g, 200 g).
– For the IPS Empress Esthetic ingots, the IPS Empress Alox plunger or the IPS One-Way-Plunger is used.
– Use the IPS Silicone Ring for investment. The IPS Silicone Ring is used for both, the IPS Investment Ring
System and the IPS Empress Investment Ring System.
Mixing ratio 100 g powder : 22 ml diluted liquid
IPS e.max ® Press
Indication
Concentration
approx.
100-g investment
ring
Liquid : dist. water
200-g investment
ring
Liquid : dist. water
300-g investment
ring
Liquid : dist. water
(Thin) veneers, partial crowns,
single crowns
60–70%
13 ml : 9 ml
15.5 ml : 6.5 ml
26 ml : 18 ml
31 ml : 13 ml
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Hybrid abutments, hybrid
abutment crowns
70% 16 ml : 6 ml 32 ml : 12 ml ---
Inlays 50% 11 ml : 11ml 22 ml : 22 ml ---
3-unit bridges in the anterior
and premolar region
60–70% ---
26 ml : 18 ml
31 ml : 13 ml
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Pressing over electroplated
frameworks
60–70%
13 ml : 9 ml
15.5 ml : 6.5 ml
26 ml : 18 ml
31 ml : 13 ml
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