GC EUROPE GRADIA - Manual (Page 4)

1. GC GRADIA COMPONENTS
EI1
E3
DA3
CT2
ODA3.5
MO
FO
OA3
T0, CT o EI1
EI 1 and EI3
DA 2
ODI 4
CT4
SD4
MS
ODI3
HE1
SD4
MO OA 2
■ FOUNDATION OPAQUE (FO): 1 shade
A paste-type opaque with exceptional light-curing characteristics. Flows readily into small areas.
Polymerizes even in undercut areas of framework and has a bright light yellow color, as an ideal
base for additional opaque applications.
■ OPAQUE (O): 16 shades
A paste-type opaque that applies readily, flows easily yet will not drip or run. Exceptional
masking properties. The 16 shades express all of the basic tooth shades.
■ MARGIN OPAQUE (MO): 1 shade
Usually applied after the FOUNDATION OPAQUE in widths of 1 mm around the cervical margin.
Effective in masking unwanted alloy show through around the margin. Can also be used on molar
occlusal and lingual surfaces of jacket crowns. Easy to apply and fluid without running. It can be
used in combination with OPAQUE to modify the standard colour.
■ OPAQUS DENTIN (OD): 22 shades: 16 based on Vita ® shades and
6 shades of OPAQUS DENTIN INTENSIVE
When thick layers of composite can not be applied, OPAQUS DENTIN (opaque dentin) can be
used instead of the regular DENTIN to reduce the white shade of OPAQUE and express a deeper
colour. OPAQUS DENTIN can also be used as a cervical colour (choosing one shade darker than
the crown’s, for instance ODA3.5 for an A3) in order to achieve deeper shades in the cervical and
root areas.
■ SHOULDER DENTIN (SD): 6 shades
Used, among other things, to make custom shades. SHOULDER DENTIN creates deeper, richer
cervical and root colours and reproduces the reflective brightness of natural teeth. In addition,
can be used to mask the underlying alloy.
■ DENTIN (D): 16 shades
Has exceptional elongation properties and strength. These features permit forming it into
delicate, long, finger-like strands or other like shapes. Masking ability is superb and exhibits a
brighter colour which can reflect through a larger amount of Enamel. Superior to conventional
dentin materials.
■ INTENSIVE COLOR (IC): 15 shades
This group consists of 14 colours, frequently used in porcelain, and one Clear (IC0), which can also
be used to subdue the colour intensity of the 14 shades. The stains can be used after applying
OPAQUE, DENTIN and ENAMEL. Where incisal is backed by alloy and lacking clarity, applying
(IC7) Lavender creates an appearance of translucency.
■ ENAMEL (E): 4 basic shades
Enamel shades eliminate a too strong opalescence and the pale, whitish look of conventional
materials. These exhibit warmth and true translucency.
Veneer
(incisal-free metal casting)
Jacket crown
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Metal