Ivoclar Vivadent IPS Empress Esthetic - Manual (Page 7)

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Ingot concept
IPS Empress Esthetic ingots are available in 12 shades and 7 levels of translucency to fulfil even the most discerning
requirements.
Non-shaded ingots are supplied in 5 levels of opacity: E T1, E T2, E O1, E O2 and E O3. The IPS Empress Esthetic TC ingots
are slightly shaded to reduce the need for characterization. In addition, 3 further shades are available, which are ideal for
the veneering technique. The E TC0, E O1 and E O3 ingots can be used for cases in which a bright shade effect is desired,
e.g. with a very bright tooth shade or after bleaching.
Translucency
Opacity
Chromascop
A–D Shades
Bleach BL
110-140
A1, A2,
B1, B2,
C1
BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4
210-240
A3, A3.5,
A4,
D3
310-340
B3, B4,
D4
410-440
C2, C3,
C4
510-540
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E T1 E T2 E O1 E O2 E O3 E OC1 E TC0 E TC1 E TC2 E TC3 E TC4 E TC5
E T1: Inlays and onlays
For older patients with very translucent
glassy residual dentition.
E T2: Inlays and onlays
For younger patients with a residual
dentition that features a low opacity.
E O1, E OC1: Crowns and veneers
For patients with a residual dentition
that features a medium opacity.
E O2: Crowns and veneers
For patients with a residual dentition
that features a very high opacity.
E O3: Crowns and veneers
For patients with a residual dentition
that features a very high opacity and
for matching bleached teeth.
E TC0 – E TC5: Inlays, onlays,
crowns and veneers
The shades of the IPS Empress Esthetic
Translucent Colour ingots are coordi-
nated with the Chromascop shade
guide. They can be combined with A-
D shades.