GC EUROPE GRADIA Direct (X) - Manual (Page 7)

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Further details on the shades
available as well as when and
how to use them are described
in the next section.
Standard Shades
For the single-shade and multi-shade
technique in both anterior and posterior
restorations.
Special Shades
For the multi-shade technique, of which
there are two versions:
• Inside Special shades
These are for anterior restorations only. For
use underneath Standard Shades, they
have a higher opacity in order to block out
unwanted ‘dark shine’ through the mouth.
• Outside Special shades
These are for anterior and posterior
restorations. For use on top of Standard
Shades, they mimic the value and
translucency of enamel giving restorations
a very ‘life-like’ appearance.
clinical guide
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Anterior
This version is for:
• Class III, IV and V cavities
• wedge-shaped defects and root surface
cavities
• veneers and diastema closure
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Posterior
This version is for:
• Class I and II cavities
• when radiopacity is required
Shade Guide
Standard Shades and Inside Special
shades are based on the VITAPAN
Classical® Shade Guide but some of
the Outside Special shades are unique, so
to aid selection there is a simple to use
GRADIA DIRECT Shade Guide. Each
shade is a wedge shaped 'finger' of
increasing thickness to help dentists judge
the influence of material thickness on a
particular shade.