Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max CAD Labside User Manual
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Block Concept
IPS e.max CAD is available in three levels of translucency (HT, LT, MO) and two sizes (I12, C14).
From a processing point of view, basically all restorations can be fabricated from any block.
For reasons of esthetics, however, the following processing techniques and indications are recommended
for the individual blocks (translucency levels):
IPS e.max CAD HT (High Translucency)
The HT Blocks are available in 16 A-D and 4 Bleach BL shades and 2 sizes (I 12, C 14). Given their
translucency, they are ideally suitable for the fabrication of small restorations (e.g. inlays, onlays) by
means of the staining technique, but they can also be used for the cut-back technique. Restorations
made of HT blocks exhibit a true-to-nature chameleon effect and exceptional adaption to the remaining
tooth structure. The stain and characterization firing, as well as glaze firing may be conducted with
either IPS e.max CAD Crystall./Shades and Stains, Glaze, or IPS e.max Ceram Shades, Essences and
Glaze.
IPS e.max CAD LT (Low Translucency)
The LT Blocks are available in 16 A-D and 4 Bleach BL shades and 2 sizes (I 12, C 14). Given their
translucency, they are suitable for the cut-back and also the staining technique. Restorations made of LT
blocks exhibit lifelike brightness value and chroma. This prevents the incorporated restorations from
graying. The cut-back is supplemented with IPS e.max Ceram Incisal and/or Impulse and characterized
using IPS e.max Ceram Essence and Shade.
IPS e.max CAD MO (Medium Opacity)
The MO Blocks are available in 5 group shades (MO 0 - MO 4) in one size (C 14). Given their opacity,
they are ideally suitable for the fabrication of frameworks on vital or slightly discoloured preparations.
The anatomical shape is individually layered using ISP e.max Ceram. Finally, the Stain/Glaze
firing with IPS e.max Ceram is conducted.
Indications
M
edium
O
pacity
L
ow
T
ranslucency
H
igh
T
ranslucency
CR %
Staining
Technique
Cut-Back
Technique
Layering
Technique
Inlays
Onlays
Veneers
Partial
Crowns
Anterior
Crowns
Posterior
Crowns
Translucency Level
Processing Technique
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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* up to the second premolar
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