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Excellent polishing properties and a lifelike fluorescence associated with all IPS Empress materials
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IPS Empress Direct has exceptional highly aesthetic qualities ®
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Available in 32 shades along with 5 levels of translucency
It’s the perfect match for IPS e.max & IPS Empress ceramic ®
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restorations, for an exact shade match
IPS Empress Direct ®
The aesthetics of a ceramic with the convenience of composite. IPS Empress® Direct is a universal nano-hybrid filling material
Like natural dentin, the IPS Empress® Direct Dentin shades
for direct aesthetic restorative procedures. IPS Empress® Direct
exhibit a higher opacity and more opacious saturated chroma
provides a high gloss polish and the lifelike opacity, fluorescence
than the Enamel materials.
and opalescence that is required to fabricate beautiful and naturally aesthetic restorations with remarkable efficiency.
IPS Empress® Direct has an even distribution of filler particles which quickly and easily polish to provide a long-lasting
Dental professionals, researchers and colour specialists worked
lustrous shine.
together to develop IPS Empress® Direct’s new resin technology maximising handling characteristics, physical properties and uncompromising shade match.
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EDITORIAL
Lifelike aesthetics achieved with minimally invasive methods Tooth-conserving treatment is a major priority in modern dentistry. This includes minimally invasive strategies for repairing lesions and/or concealing discoloured tooth structure in the anterior dentition.
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“With IPS Empress® Direct, anterior restorations can be efficiently layered to produce highly aesthetic results which are virtually indiscernible from the natural tooth structure.” A 28-year-old patient was referred to our practice. He
tooth, we applied IPS Empress® Direct A2 Enamel in layers and
was dissatisfied with the colour and position of the left
imitated the enamel areas of the adjacent teeth. The natural
lateral incisor (Fig. 1). The examination showed that tooth
incisors exhibited several dark incisal areas as a result of their
22 had been endodontically treated, which explained
relatively high translucency. These areas were imitated with IPS
its substantial discolouration. The shade of the existing
Empress® Direct Color blue. Due to the thin enamel layer, the
composite restoration considerably deviated from that
cervical areas of the natural teeth had a yellowish tinge. This
of the natural tooth structure. In addition, the position of
feature was recreated in tooth 22 using IPS Empress® Direct
tooth 22 contributed to the suboptimal overall appearance
Color honey yellow (Fig. 3). The enamel layer was completed
of the dentition. It was inclined towards the palatal aspect
with IPS Empress® Direct A2 Enamel. This layer was shaped
and therefore looked very small compared with the adjacent
with the help of an ingenious contouring instrument called
teeth. The patient desired an aesthetic result, which could be
OptraSculpt® Pad (Fig 4). This instrument is used to form the
achieved in one appointment. This was the ideal indication
final contours of the restoration. The foam pad attachments
for IPS Empress® Direct.
allow composites to be shaped quickly and without sticking. This instrument has become an indispensible tool in our
Layering
day-to-day work. Finally, a thin layer of IPS Empress® Direct
We suggested that the patient considered having the tooth
Trans Opal was applied and the restoration was shaped again
restored with a direct composite. This type of restoration
with OptraSculpt® Pad. The Trans Opal material allowed us
would involve minimally invasive preparation and could be
to successfully imitate the natural optical properties of the
placed in one appointment. The patient accepted this proposal
tooth surface. Subsequently, the restoration was polymerised
and we proceeded to prepare tooth 22 for a modified veneer
according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
and to remove any discoloured dental tissue. In the process, as little as possible of the healthy tooth structure was ground.
Finishing
Since minimally invasive criteria were being followed, the
The excess material was removed with finishers and fine-grit
existing composite restoration was not completely removed.
diamond burs. The occlusion and function of the restoration
The tooth was conditioned and a bonding agent was applied.
were checked. Then the restoration was polished to a high
Next, the discoloured dentin tissue was concealed with IPS
gloss finish with silicone polishers and polishing discs in a few
Empress® Direct Color white. The material was applied on the
easy steps. The patient was thrilled with the new appearance
tooth surface in such a way that the restoration would not
of his anterior teeth. The shape and shade of tooth 22
appear completely opaque (Fig. 2). Then the tooth surface
blended in smoothly with the existing teeth. The optical
was entirely covered with IPS Empress Direct A2 Dentin. In
characteristics of the restoration were comparable to those
order to impart a lifelike appearance to the incisal part of the
of the natural dentition. Two months after the treatment, the
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EDITORIAL CONTINUED
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patient returned to the practice for a recall appointment. On
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this occasion, the restoration showed excellent integration. Its shape and shade completely fulfilled our expectations (Fig 5). Conclusion IPS Empress® Direct is a nano-hybrid composite for direct restorative procedures. It features lifelike opacity, fluorescence and opalescence. Aesthetic anterior restorations can be skillfully created with the material in a very short time. Given the appropriate conditions, this material can be used to offer
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patients an adequate alternative to lab-fabricated ceramic veneers.
Dr Ali H. Özoglu ART Dental Clinic Gokce Residance D:1 Atatürk C. No:50 Seyhan Adana, Turkey Scan here to complete the questionnaire regarding this article to receive 1 hour CPD.
aliozoglu@yahoo.com
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IPS Empress Direct is a lightcuring, highly aesthetic nanohybrid composite filling material for direct restorative procedures in the anterior and posterior region.
Adhese® Universal is a singlecomponent, light-cured adhesive for direct and indirect bonding procedures that is compatible with all etching techniques.
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Multilink® Automix is an adhesive luting system for the cementation of indirect restorations made of silicate and oxide ceramics, metal and metal-ceramics & composites.
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The protective fluoride varnish that is colophony & latex free which provides superior protection against dental caries and erosion, allowing your patients to consume food after 1 hour.
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SpeedCEM Plus ®
The self-adhesive resin cement SpeedCEM® Plus is a self-adhesive, self curing resin cement with optional light curing. This cement offers an ideal combination of performance and user-friendliness. Its formulation has been optimised to make it particularly suitable for use in conjunction with restorations made of zirconium oxide and metal-ceramics and for the cementation of restorations on implant abutments. Shear bond strength after self- & dual-curing on dentin after 24 hours
Not every restoration can be completely and evenly cured with light. Strong self-curing capabilities offer an additional
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SpeedCEM® Plus produces high bond strength values on
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Programat CS3 CEREC Special Edition 速
The glazing and crystallisation furnace with new DSA function The new Programat速 CS3 is patented with the Digital Shade Assistant application, which is integrated into the new furnace, which allows reliable tooth shade determination in a snap. This is how it works: The software compares the shade of the tooth with three preselected shade guide teeth on the screen. Sophisticated image processing software automatically recognises and analyses the possibilities, showing the most appropriate option on the tooth.
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with Dr. Chris McConnell & Dr. Markus Lenhard Composites can be a valid alternative for large anterior restorations. Given the right technique and operator skills, composite restorations are not only highly aesthetic, but
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