Initial IQ SQIN System Glazes and Stains for Ceramic – GC
Référence: H42930
Initial IQ SQIN System 228 g – Complete Ceramic Staining Kit
The Initial IQ SQIN System 228 g kit brings together all Lustre Pastes ONE, Spectrum Stains, and SQIN powders required to perform paintable characterisation and micro-layering on zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations.
It enables fast, highly aesthetic results comparable to conventional stratification, while simplifying the laboratory workflow and ensuring excellent reproducibility for both posterior and anterior cases.
GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN Concept
GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN is a paintable ceramic concept designed for monolithic or minimally reduced zirconia and lithium disilicate frameworks.
By combining Lustre Pastes ONE, SQIN ceramic powders, and Spectrum Stains, the system offers fine control over value, chroma, translucency, and surface texture, enabling predictable protocols for modern dental labs.
GC Initial IQ Lustre Pastes ONE
Lustre Pastes ONE are highly versatile paintable ceramics used for external staining as well as internal characterisation. When combined with SQIN, they also serve as the connection firing.
- Ready-to-use consistency for efficient workflow.
- Inherent fluorescence for natural intraoral integration.
- 3D colour depth for lifelike vitality.
- Ideal for enhancing incisal edges and palatal areas.
GC Initial IQ SQIN – Powder Layers
GC Initial IQ SQIN powders complete the final contour by adding vitality, texture and a naturally glossy finish through controlled micro-layering.
- Easy shaping and texturing with Form & Texture Liquid.
- “Auto-glaze” effect after firing.
- 3D surface structure for accurate light dynamics.
- Harmonised results for both tooth and gingival ceramics.
GC Initial Spectrum Stains
Spectrum Stains are fine ceramic powders designed to create subtle or pronounced individual effects on restorations.
- Fine stains for precise internal and external effects.
- Virtually unlimited shade blending possibilities.
- Compatible with Lustre Pastes ONE and SQIN materials.
- Ideal for enhancing fissures, margins, cervical areas, and more.
Laboratory Advantages
- A single comprehensive kit covers most aesthetic cases.
- Standardised staining and glazing protocols.
- Reduced adjustment and refiring time.
- Improved communication between technicians through internal “recipes”.
Initial IQ SQIN Video Tutorials
GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN, Micro layering a buccally reduced zirconia bridge on implants.
GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN, Micro layering a buccally reduced anterior bridge.
GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN, Painting a monolithic with Lustre Pastes ONE.
Characterization of a posterior crown with Initial IQ ONE SQIN in a two step technique.
Characterization of your anterior bridge with Initial IQ ONE SQIN in a two-step technique.
Characterization of your implant supported anterior bridge: Initial IQ ONE SQIN three step technique.
Characterization of your implant supported anterior bridge: Initial IQ ONE SQIN (two step technique).
Initial IQ SQIN System 228 g – Kit Contents
The kit includes everything required to implement the Initial IQ ONE SQIN concept in the laboratory, from stains to pastes, powders, liquids, brushes and documentation.
| Lustre Pastes & Glaze | |
|---|---|
| 10 × SPS Stain (SPS-1 / 2 / 7 / 8 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20), 3 g | Complete SPS stain palette |
| 1 × SPS Glaze Fluo (GL-FLUO), 10 g | Fluorescent glaze |
| 1 × SPS Glaze Liquid, 25 ml | Glaze liquid |
| Lustre Pastes ONE | |
| 2 × IQ LP ONE Lustre Paste Neutral (L-N / L-NFL), 4 g | Neutral pastes for translucency modulation |
| 4 × IQ LP ONE Lustre Body Shade (L-A / B / C / D), 4 g | Body shades for dentine characterisation |
| 6 × IQ LP ONE Enamel Effect Shade (L-3 / 6 / 8 / 9 / 10 / OP), 4 g | Enamel and opalescent effects |
| 1 × IQ LP ONE/NF Diluting Liquid, 8 ml | Diluting liquid |
| 1 × IQ LP ONE/NF Refresh Liquid, 8 ml | Refresh liquid |
| SQIN Powders | |
| 5 × SQIN Powder Dentin (Body A / B / C / D / BL-D), 10 g | Dentine powders to control value |
| 5 × SQIN Powder Enamel (E-57 / 58 / 59 / 60 / BL-E), 10 g | Enamel powders for translucency |
| 1 × SQIN Powder Translucent Opal Booster (TO), 10 g | Opalescent booster |
| 3 × SQIN Powder Gum (light, dark, neutral), 10 g | Gingival ceramics |
| 1 × SQIN Form & Texture Liquid, 25 ml | Form & Texture shaping liquid |
| Accessories & Documentation | |
| IQ LP ONE Mixing Dish | Dedicated mixing tray |
| IQ LP ONE Brush 00 | Fine brush for detailed work |
| IQ LP ONE Brush 2 | Brush for broader areas |
| IQ LP ONE Plastic Cover | Protective plastic cover |
| IQ ONE SQIN Technical Manual | Complete technical manual |
| IQ LP ONE Colour Chart | Lustre Pastes ONE shade guide |
| SPS Colour Chart | SPS stain shade guide |
Delivery: 1 complete Initial IQ SQIN System 228 g kit.
Delivery
The kit is supplied complete, ready for direct integration into your GC Initial IQ ONE SQIN workflow. Factory-sealed GC packaging designed for professional dental laboratory use.
FAQ
Who is the Initial IQ SQIN System 228 g kit intended for?
The Initial IQ SQIN System 228 g kit is intended for laboratories seeking to standardise a paintable ceramic workflow on zirconia and lithium disilicate with highly aesthetic, reproducible results. It is particularly suited for labs that frequently produce monolithic or minimally reduced restorations, as well as implant cases with ceramic gingiva. Thanks to the combined use of Lustre Pastes ONE, SQIN powders and Spectrum Stains, the kit benefits both laboratories already using the GC Initial range and those wishing to establish a turnkey protocol.
Can this kit be used with all GC Initial ceramics?
The IQ ONE SQIN concept is optimised for materials within the GC Initial family, particularly zirconia (Zr-FS, milled zirconia) and lithium disilicate (LiSi, LiSi Press, CAD/CAM blocks). It is also compatible with GC metal-ceramics within the recommended CTE range. In practice, most labs use this system as their main characterisation and glazing solution, adapting only the firing curves to the supporting material. It remains essential to follow official GC instructions to ensure bonding safety and long-term stability.
How should the SQIN kit be organised in the lab for fast, consistent work?
To make the most of the kit, it is advisable to organise products by functional categories: one area for Lustre Pastes ONE, another for Spectrum Stains, another for SQIN dentine and enamel powders, and a final one for Gum shades and liquids. Many laboratories create internal “recipes” documenting shade combinations for typical cases (posterior bridges, anterior monolithic cases, implant reconstructions). Taking systematic photos before and after firing and recording the materials used will gradually build a highly valuable in-house shade library, improving workflow speed, reproducibility, and onboarding of new technicians.
Thanks to GC for providing technical documentation and reference materials for the Initial IQ ONE SQIN system.
Initial IQ SQIN System Glazes and Stains for Ceramic – GC