Ivoclar Vivadent PS Empress CAD Chairside - Manual (Page 7)

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Block concept
IPS Empress CAD Blocks
The shading and translucency control of the IPS Empress CAD Blocks is based on the well-known translucency concept. The
system is built on the A-D, Chromascop, and Bleach BL shade guides.
The IPS Empress CAD Blocks are available in two degrees of translucency and as a polychromatic block. The blocks are
precisely coordinated with the respective indications and thus enable excellent shade match with the corresponding shade
guide. Depending on the indication, the blocks provide a true-to-nature chameleon effect, life-like brightness value, or a
natural shade transition.
IPS Empress CAD HT (High Translucency)
These blocks are available in the 9 most popular A–D shades, 3 Chromascop shades, and 4 sizes. Given their high
translucency, HT blocks are ideally suitable for the fabrication of smaller restorations (e.g. inlays and onlays). Restorations
made of HT blocks impress users with their true-to-nature chameleon effect and outstanding adaptation to the residual
tooth structure. The blocks demonstrate life-like fluorescence in order to permit optimum integration into the natural
residual tooth structure under different light conditions.
IPS Empress CAD LT (Low Translucency)
These blocks are available in the 9 most popular A–D shades, 3 Chromascop shades, 4 Bleach BL shades, and 4 sizes. Given
their high brightness value compared to the HT blocks, the LT blocks are ideal for the fabrication of larger restorations (e.g.
anterior and posterior crowns). Restorations made of LT blocks impress users with their true-to-nature brightness value and
chroma, which prevents a greying of the incorporated restorations. The blocks demonstrate a life-like fluorescence in order
to enable optimum integration into the natural environment, even under varying light conditions. Restorations made of LT
blocks are also ideally suitable for the cut-back technique.
IPS Empress CAD Multi
These blocks are available in the 5 most popular A–D shades and 3 sizes. Given the
natural shade gradient from the dentin to the incisal areas, restorations made of
IPS Empress CAD Multi Blocks demonstrate a maximum of esthetics and naturalness.
The true-to-nature opacity and translucency gradient enables a multitude of esthetic
possibilities. The IPS Empress CAD Multi Block features a transition of fluorescence very
similar to that of natural teeth, which results in excellent integration into the residual
dentition. Given the innovative combination of true-to-nature transition of shade,
translucency, and fluorescence, highly esthetic restorations are fabricated in an easy way.
A–D
Chromascop
A–D
Chromascop Bleach BL
The available product range may vary from country to country and is also dependent on the CAD/CAM
system used.