Initial Spectrum Glaze Ceramic

GC Initial Spectrum Stains: Universal ceramic shades for aesthetic dentures.

In dental prosthetics, the shade and characterization of artificial teeth are crucial elements to ensure a natural result and satisfy the patient.

• As one expert points out, "Artificial teeth in dental prosthetics determine the final success of the treatment... and patient satisfaction."

A crown or bridge that does not match the patient's teeth can compromise the aesthetics of the smile.

This is why dental technicians place great importance on the choice of shades and ceramic staining techniques.

• The evolution of dental materials, highly aesthetic ceramics, monolithic zirconia, etc. has reinforced this need for sophisticated characterization solutions.
• In this context, having a versatile and precise shade system, such as GC's Initial Spectrum Stains , becomes a major asset for the dental laboratory.

One of the essential technical advantages of the Initial Spectrum range is its broad compatibility with dental ceramics on the market.

Thanks to an extended coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), Initial Spectrum Stains can be used on almost all types of dental ceramics without the risk of firing incompatibility.

• Whether the restoration is made of traditional feldspar ceramic, lithium disilicate or zirconia, or even a metal-ceramic, this shade system adapts without creating tension or altering the piece.
• GC has in fact designed these dyes so that they can accompany its entire “Initial” range (MC, Zr-FS, LiSi, etc.), but also be suitable for other ceramics commonly used in the laboratory.

The glaze provided in the system comes in two standard liquid (“Glaze”) or paste (“Glaze Paste Liquid”) formulas to modulate the application consistency according to the technician’s preferences.

• Choose a fluid consistency for even varnishing or a paste texture for more controlled placement of shade in specific areas.
• In all cases, the final glaze obtained allows the surface texture (relief, micro-relief) to be preserved while providing optimal shine to the restoration, guaranteeing a natural polished enamel appearance.

Initial Spectrum, Benefits for Dental Technicians:

Adopting Initial Spectrum Stains in the dental laboratory offers many concrete advantages for the dental technician, both technically and aesthetically:

• Chromatic precision : The fineness of the pigments and the diversity of the shades offer exceptional precision in the mixing of colors .
• The prosthetist can reproduce the reference color provided by the practitioner (standard shade guide) identically and even go further by recreating the internal variations of the natural tooth (nipples, areas of opalescence, subtle marbling).
• This level of precision results in restorations that are indistinguishable from adjacent teeth, improving practitioner and patient satisfaction.
• Dental ceramic experts, such as CDT Fotis Megas, have demonstrated that it is possible to faithfully reproduce the color of the dentin of a restoration using these stains.

Versatility of use: The universal nature of the system translates into remarkable versatility in everyday use.

A single range allows you to cover monolithic zirconia crowns, characterize feldspathic ceramic laminated veneers or retouch the shade of hybrid ceramics, all with maximum predictability.

• This versatility simplifies laboratory organization: no need to multiply tint kits specific to each material, Initial Spectrum Stains cover all needs consistently.
• Furthermore, the possibility of application both on the external and internal surface during stratification offers great freedom to the prosthetist to choose the most appropriate technique for each clinical case.
• Even when working on unfired ceramics ("wet ceramics"), these colorants can be used to tint locally before firing without disturbing the ceramic mass.
• This flexibility of use, from surface staining to internal mix and fire , makes it an all-in-one tool for meeting the varied aesthetic challenges encountered in the laboratory.
  

Reliability and ease of implementation: Developed by GC, a manufacturer renowned for the quality of its ceramics, Initial Spectrum Stains integrates easily into the laboratory workflow.

• The powders mix easily with the dedicated liquid to obtain the desired consistency, without lumps, which facilitates application with a brush.
• The firing parameters (temperature, duration) are optimized to adapt to the cycles of common ceramics, avoiding any overfiring or deformation of the pieces.
• Furthermore, the stability of the dyes at high temperatures ensures that the shade will remain faithful after successive firings.
• Finally, peace of mind with a 10-year expiry date for powders.

The dental technician can use the product with confidence over the long term, without degradation in performance.

All of these points make this system a reliable and ergonomic choice for the daily life of the prosthetics laboratory .

Delivery: Glasure Initial Spectrum GC - of your choice.