Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max CAD Abutment Solutions - Manual (Page 23)

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Polishing technique
Polishing
Crystallization
without characterization
and glaze:
Polishing technique
Polishing of the "blue" restoration, followed by crystallization without individual characterization and glaze
If no characterizations and no Glaze firing are desired, it is possible to polish the ceramic structure manually, followed
by crystallization. Please note that polishing causes slight abrasion.
The polishing technique is preferably used for the emergence profile of the hybrid abutment. For the hybrid
abutment crown, the application of glaze is recommended.
Completing the IPS e.max CAD Ceramic Structure
– Polishing T
echnique
Polishing
Please observe the following procedure for polishing the pre-crystallized (blue) ceramic structure:
– Clean the ceramic structure with ultrasound in a water bath or a steam cleaner to remove any contaminations and
grease residue.
– Screw Ti base onto a model analog for easier handling.
– Secure the ceramic structure on the Ti base. Note: Do not finish the Ti base.
– Overheating of the glass-ceramic must be avoided during polishing. Observe the recommendations of the
manufacturer of the grinding tools.
– Pre-polishing with a diamond rubber polisher (e.g. OptraFine F).
– Fine polishing with a high-gloss rubber polisher (e.g. OptraFine P)
– High-gloss polishing with brushes and polishing paste (e.g. OptaFine HP)
– Clean the ceramic structure with ultrasound in a water bath or the steam jet.
On hybrid abutment crowns, the entire outer aspect is polished. On hybrid abutments, only the emergence profile is
polished.