Ivoclar Vivadent IPS PressVEST Speed User Manual
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Indication
The phosphate-bonded IPS PressVEST Speed investment material (Type 1, Class 2) can be used with the
following press ceramics in the Ivoclar Vivadent press furnaces.
– IPS e.max
®
Press
– IPS e.max
®
ZirPress
– IPS Empress
®
Cosmo
– IPS InLine
®
PoM (Press-on Metal-Ceramics)
Contraindication
All other applications not listed in the indications.
Delivery form
– IPS PressVEST Speed Powder 25 bags, 100 g each, including 1 measuring cup
– IPS PressVEST Speed Liquid, 0.5 litre
– IPS PressVEST Speed Powder 50 bags, 100 g each, including 1 measuring cup
– IPS PressVEST Speed 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 the liquid
should freeze, it will be unusable (crystallization).
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 chemical process.
– A lower processing temperature delays the chemical process.
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 Cosmo ingots, it is imperative to use the IPS Empress Investment Ring System (100 g,
200 g).
– For the IPS Empress Cosmo ingots, the IPS Empress Alox plunger or the IPS One-Way-Plunger can be used.
– Use the IPS Silicone Ring for investment. IPS Silicone Ring is used both for the IPS Investment Ring System
and the IPS Empress Investment Ring System.
Mixing ratio
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%
16 ml : 11 ml
32 ml : 22 ml
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Hybrid abutments, hybrid
abutment crowns
75%
20 ml : 7 ml
40 ml : 14 ml
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Inlays
50%
14 ml : 13 ml
27 ml : 27 ml
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3-unit bridges in the anterior
and premolar region
50%
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27 ml : 27 ml
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Pressing over electroplated
frameworks
60%
16 ml : 11 ml
32 ml : 22 ml
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