Placing vectris pontic into the transil matrix – Ivoclar Vivadent Vectris User Manual

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5. Placing Vectris Pontic into the Transil matrix

The Transil matrix is filled with Vectris Pontic material according to the schematic below. Basically the schematic applies to

all pontics. It may be necessary to trim the length of the individual Vectris Pontic strips to match the dimensions of the

pontic in question. Vectris Pontic strips in three different lengths are placed to fill the pontic:

short Vectris Pontic strips are used for creating cusp tips, occlusal surfaces and the base surface of the pontics

medium-size Vectris Pontic strips are used for the portion between bridge abutments

long Vectris Pontic ropes are used for connecting the bridge abutments and establishing the pontic/abutment contact

surfaces

The long Vectris Pontic strip is the most important part as it endows the pontic and the resultant bridgework with its

actual strength. Always employ a long Vectris Pontic strip to connect the two bridge abutments. Use a medium-size Vectris

Pontic strip to establish a connector area of 3 x 3 mm between the bridge abutments. It is advisable to place the Vectris

Pontic strips in the following order:

1. Slightly moisten the cavity of the Transil matrix with Vectris Glue

Insert short Vectris Pontic strips to create a cusp-supporting structure (if necessary, place short strips on the

bridge abutments as well)

Place a long Vectris Pontic strip to connect the bridge abutments

Insert a medium-size Vectris Pontic strip to establish a connector area of 3 x 3 mm between the bridge abutments

Place short Pontic strips and contour the base surface of the pontic

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