E.max, Table on block selection – Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max CAD Chairside User Manual
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e.max
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CAD
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Table on Block Selection
IPS
The blocks are selected on the basis of the desired tooth shade (Bleach BL or A-D), the determined shade of the prepara-
tion (ND 1- ND 9), and/or abutment shade, as well as the desired processing technique. The following procedure results in
the selection of the appropriate block:
1. Select the column with the desired tooth shade.
2. Select the line with the shade of the preparation.
3. Select the adequate block in accordance with the desired processing technique (staining or cut-back technique) in the
intersection field.
4. If a certain combination is not possible (e.g. HT block on a dark preparation), select a block with a lower translucency.
– The recommendations for the block selection correlate with the indications as well as the preparation
guidelines and minimum layer thicknesses.
– In case of shade deviations, adjust the restoration shade by means of characterization with IPS e.max CAD
Crystall./ Shades and Stains.
– If (highly) translucent blocks are used, the layer thickness and die shade must be carefully observed.
– With thicker layers, a block with lower translucency must be selected to prevent a loss in brightness
(graying).
Shade of the prepared natural
tooth
IPS Natural Die Material
BL1
BL2
BL3
BL4
A1
A2
A3
A3.5
A4
B1
B2
B3
B4
C1
C2
C3
C4
D2
D3
D4
Desired Tooth Shade: Bleach BL and A-D Shade Guide
HT BL1
HT BL2
HT BL3 HT BL4
HT A1
HT A2
HT A3
HT A3.5
HT A4
HT B1
HT B2
HT B3
HT B4
HT C1
HT C2
HT C3
HT C4
HT D2
HT D3
HT D4
LT BL1
LT BL2
LT BL3
LT BL4
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A3.5
LT A4
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT B4
LT C1
LT C2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT D3
LT D4
HT BL1
HT BL2
HT BL3 HT BL4
HT A1
HT A2
HT A3
HT A3.5
HT A4
HT B1
HT B2
HT B3
HT B4
HT C1
HT C2
HT C3
HT C4
HT D2
HT D3
HT D4
LT BL1
LT BL2
LT BL3
LT BL4
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A3.5
LT A4
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT B4
LT C1
LT C2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT D3
LT D4
HT BL1
HT BL2
HT BL3 HT BL4
HT BL2
HT A2
HT A3
HT A3.5
HT A4
HT BL2
HT B2
HT B3
HT B4
HT C1
HT C2
HT C3
HT C4
HT D2
HT D3
HT D4
LT BL1
LT BL2
LT BL3
LT BL4
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A3.5
LT A4
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT B4
LT C1
LT C2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT D3
LT D4
HT BL2
HT A1
HT A3.5
HT A4
HT BL1 HT BL2
HT B2
HT B2
HT BL2
HT C1
HT C2
HT B4
HT B1
HT D2
HT D2
LT BL1
LT BL2
LT BL4
LT BL 3
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3.5
LT A4
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT B4
LT C1
LT C2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT D3
LT D4
HT B3
HT A4
HT BL2
HT BL2
HT BL1
HT B1
HT B3
HT C2
HT BL1
HT B1
HT D2
LT BL 2
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT BL 2
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A4
LT BL3
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT C1
LT B2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT B2
LT D3
HT BL1
HT BL1 HT A3.5
HT A4
HT BL1
HT BL1
HT BL2
HT BL2
HT A1
HTA3
HT B3
HT BL1
HT A2
HT C1
LT BL1
LBL2
LT BL4
LT BL2
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A4
LT BL3
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT C1
LT B2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT B2
LT D3
HT BL1
HT BL1 HT BL1
HT A3
HT BL1
HT BL2
HT B1
HT B2
HT B3
HT BL1
HT BL2
HT BL2
LT BL1
LBL2
LT BL4
LT BL1
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A4
LT BL3
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT C1
LT B2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT B2
LT D3
HT BL1
HT BL1
HT A1
HT A3
HT A3.5
HT A4
HT B1
HT BL2
HT BL2
LT BL1
LBL2
LT BL4
LT BL1
LT A1
LT A2
LT A3
LT A4
LT BL3
LT B1
LT B2
LT B3
LT C1
LT B2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT B2
LT D3
HT B2
HT C1
HT B2
HT C3
HT C4
HT D2
HT B2
HT D2
LT A3
LT A4
LT BL2
LT C1
LT B2
LT C3
LT C4
LT D2
LT B2
LT D2
ZrO
2
Abutment
(unshaded)
ND 1
ND 2
ND 3
ND 4*
ND 5*
ND 6*
ND 7*
ND 8*
ND 9*
Ti Abutment*
2
1
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