IPS e.max Ceram Art: Stain & Glaze System

Synopsis:

Join Sylwia Arizpe for this hands-on course, where she shares with you her techniques and philosophy for achieving outstanding aesthetics using the brand-new IPS e.max Ceram Art stain and glaze system.

IPS e.max Ceram Art is the new way to bring ceramic surfaces to life with a vibrant, individual touch: This innovative line of universal stain, glaze and structure pastes transforms ceramic restorations into unique pieces of art. Whether restorations are monolithic, pressed or layered – IPS e.max Ceram Art combines shape, shade and texture with artistic precision and modern efficiency.

Working on IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime anterior restorations, you will learn a wide range of new techniques leading to achieving first-class aesthetics.

The expert tuition delivered on this course will ensure you are achieving the best results from the selected Ivoclar materials and equipment.

Your advantages, at a glance.

Self-levelling and self-wetting glaze pastes

• Optimized wetting behaviour for uniform application without beading

• Excellent surface coverage without running or pooling – thanks to exceptional viscosity

• Uniform distribution – regardless of the restoration’s surface texture

Stable pasty texture during staining

• No surprises: Staining layers stay exactly where they are placed, even after firing, and retain their shade

• Reliable shading and precise detailing during characterization

• No running – for precise staining with the desired effect

One-shot technique for more efficiency

• Staining and glazing in only one firing cycle

• Ideal for the wet-on-wet staining technique

• Quick application of detailed characterizations in a single step

• No running – controlled application

Phenomenal gingiva shades

Illusion Gingiva pastes enable the precise and realistic reproduction of gingival tissues, adapted to various phenotypes. The first-ever cadmium-free red shades with firing stability are based on an innovative formulation that leads to natural-looking aesthetics – even in the gingival area.

Unique, form-stable structure pastes

• Specially developed, stable consistency for shape stability during application and after firing

• Efficient application of 3D effects and textures – without the need for an additional veneering step

• For natural-looking dental and gingival surfaces

Ready-to-use pastes

• Efficient, time-saving application with no mixing involved

• Same consistency with every application

• Easy to dispense and process

Versatile use

• Suitable for monolithic, pressed, or layered restorations

• Optimally coordinated with the IPS e.max products and other ceramic materials from Ivoclar

• Compatible with zirconium oxide, lithium disilicate, and veneering ceramics in the CTE range of 9.4–17.5 × 10⁻⁶/K (25–500

Aims:

This hands-on course aims to provide dental technicians with an increased understanding of how you can achieve outstanding aesthetic results, focusing on refining techniques that improve productivity when working with the IPS e.max Ceram Art stain and glaze system on your all-ceramic restorations.

During this hands-on course, trainer Sylwia Arizpe will discuss the scientific properties, handling characteristics and recommended application of IPS e.max Ceram Art, before demonstrating the techniques required to achieve natural translucency, character and depth to the restorations.

Correct IPS e.max Ceram Art firing procedures will be explained and demonstrated to ensuring delegates fully understand how to get the best result from the material selections. The tutor's preferred techniques for final hand polishing will also be explained.

Learning outcomes aligned to GDC:

C Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice

Objectives:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the uses and possibilities of the IPS e.max Ceram Art stain and glaze system.

• Master the surface treatment of all ceramics with a view to recreating natural surface texture.

• Improve the application of external stains to eliminate shade inaccuracies

• How to correctly apply IPS e.max Ceram Art, to achieve incredible pink and white aesthetics.

• Increase awareness and understanding of firing protocols for use on all ceramic & zirconia restorations

• Introduce hand and polishing protocol to achieve natural dental aesthetics

Verifiable CPD Hours - 7

Products Used (not an exhaustive list) IPS e.max Ceram Art, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic

This course is suitable for Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians