GC EUROPE GRADIA gum shades - Manual (Page 7)

GRADIA gum shades
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GC GRADIA gum shades
Build-up
: Step-by-Step Procedure
1. Apply wax separator (MULTISEP) to the master die
(e. g. FUJIROCK EP).
Wax-up and contour the crowns and the gingival tissues.
1.1. Lingual view of the wax-up.
1.2. Prepare a lingual silicone index using EXAFLEX
PUTTY Type.
2. Cut back the wax and apply a thin layer of ADHESIVE II
for RETENTION BEADS II SSS to the retention area. Let
the surface dry and become tacky.
Sprinkle a layer of RETENTION BEADS II SSS evenly over
wax surface.
Sprue and invest using phosphate-bonded investment
and cast in the normal manner.
2.1 Lingual view 2.2 Sandblast retention area with clean 50-110 μm alumi-
num oxide.
Apply oil-free, dry air to clean the metal frame.
4. Apply a layer of GRADIA FOUNDATION OPAQUE care-
fully to the retention area using a clean, flat brush. At this
point, apply the opaque material a little further cervically,
taking into account the transitional contact area with the
gum tissue to be reproduced.
4. Composite veneer build-up with GC GRADIA
4.1. Apply GRADIA OPAQUE, considering the crown
length.
3. Apply one layer of METALPRIMER II to the retention area
using a clean brush.
Allow to dry for a few seconds.
3. Bonding
Light cure: 1 min LABOLIGHT LV-III. Light cure: 1 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.
1. Wax-up
2. Metal Framework