GC EUROPE GRADIA gum shades User Manual

GRADIA gum shades

L I G H T - C U R E D G U M S H A D E S Y S T E M

NATURE-BASED SHADE SELECTION

Die GC GRADIA GUM Farbpalette wurde auf der Basis einer

GRADIA gum shades system has been designed on the basis

intensiven Analyse der natürlichen Gingivafarben entwickelt.

Als praktische Hilfe und farbliche Orientierung wird in den gezeigten Beispielen jeweils

The following photographs show four examples of natural gum tissues.

eine mögliche GC GRADIA GUM OPAQUE und BODY Kombination genannt.

In Abhängigkeit von den individuellen Gegebenheiten der natürlichen Gingiva

one possible Gum Opaque and Body combination is proposed.

Depending on the individual shade, other combinations of GRADIA gum shades are possible.

of extensive natural gingiva shade analysis.

As a practical guide for everyday shade selection,

sind selbstverständlich andere Kombinationen möglich!

For further information, please contact:

GC EUROPE N.V.

Head Office
Interleuvenlaan 33
B - 3001 Leuven
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[e-mail]
www.gceurope.com

GC UNITED KINGDOM Ltd.

12-15, Coopers Court
Newport Pagnell
UK - Bucks. MK16 8JS

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]
[e-mail]
www.uk.gceurope.com

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Technical manual

Gum Opaque: GO11

GRADIA gum shades: G21

Gum Opaque: GO12

GRADIA gum shades: G23

Gum Opaque: GO13
GRADIA gum shades: G22

Gum Opaque: GO13
GRADIA gum shades: G24

GRADIA gum shades

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GRADIA gum shades COLOR CHART

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GC GRADIA gum shades color chart

1. GRADIA gum shades COLOR CHART

OPAQUE

BODY

MODIFIER

TRANSLUCENT

GUM OPAQUE

GUM OPAQUE

MODIFIER

GUM

GUM MODIFIER

GUM

TRANSLUCENT

GO12 GO13

GO11

GOM51

G20 G21 G22 G23

GT41

2. CURING TIMES AND DEPTHS

Curing times for GC Gum Opaque
and GC Gum Opaque Modifier MODIFIER

Light curing unit

GC LABOLIGHT LV-III 1 min

Curing times for GC Gum Modifier
and GC Gum Translucent

Light curing unit

GC LABOLIGHT LV-III 30 s 3 min
GC STEPLIGHT SL-I 10 s –

Pre-cure

Pre-cure

Final cure

GUM FIBER

GF71

G24

GM35 GM36GM30 GM31 GM32 GM33 GM34

Curing times for GC GRADIA gum shades using
GC STEPLIGHT SL-I and GC LABOLIGHT LV-III

GC STEPLIGHT SL-I GC LABOLIGHT LV-III

Pre-cure Pre-cure Final cure

GC Gum Opaque – 1 min –

GC Gum Opaque Modifier – 1 min –

GC Gum Body 10 s 30 s –

GC Gum Modifier 10 s 30 s 3 min

GC Gum Translucent 10 s 30 s –

Curing Depths

GC STEPLIGHT SL-I GC LABOLIGHT LV-III

Pre-cure Pre-cure Final cure

10s 1 min 3 min

GC Gum Opaque – 0.2 mm –

GC Gum Opaque Modifier – 0.2 mm –

GC Gum Body 1.1 mm – 2.5 mm

GC Gum Modifier 0.8 mm – 1.5

GC Gum Translucent 3.0 mm – 5.0 mm

mm

3. GC GRADIA gum shades COMPONENTS 4. GC GRADIA COLOR CHART

This system includes three composite viscosities (types) designed for the different areas of gingival tissue:

Liquid type: GC Gum Opaque
Paste type: GC Gum Body
Gel type: GC Gum Modifier, GC Gum Translucent

Type Product Details

GC Gum Opaque Liquid A liquid composite in 3 shades.
Has exceptional masking properties and is easy to apply.
GC Gum Opaque Modifier Liquid A liquid composite in 1 shade only.

  • CanbeusedtoadjustandindividualizeGumOpaque.

GC Gum Body Paste A paste composite in 5 shades.
  Theshadeshavebeenselectedonthebasisofanalysisof
a multitude of natural gum tissues.
  •Canbeusedasasingleshade,mixedorincombinationwithothershades
of GRADIA gum shades paste.
GC Gum Modifier Gel A gel composite in 7 shades.
Because of its low viscosity, the modifiers are easy to apply in narrow spaces
and thin layers. The shades vary from a translucent shade (GM30)
to 5 different reddish shades and one additional shade to imitate shade effects

  ofboneareas(GM35).
  •CanbeusedtomodifyGRADIAgumshades,combinedwitheachother,

or applied on gum pastes for individual shading.
GC Gum Translucent Gel A gel type composite in 1 shade only. Because of its special composition,
the translucent material (GT41) is easy to apply in narrow spaces and thin layers.

  •CanbeusedtocoverGumFiber.
GCGumFiber Fiber Redfiberstoreproducebloodveins.
  GumFiberiseasytoapplyontheinhibitionlayer
  andmustbecoverede.g.byGumTranslucent(GT41).

For build-up

FOUNDATION
OPAQUE

MARGIN
OPAQUE

OPAQUE

OPAQUS DENTIN,
OPAQUS DENTIN,
INTENSIVE *1

OPAQUES DENTIN

DENTIN

ENAMEL

ENAMEL
INTENSIVE

CERVICAL
TRANSUCENT

For Characterisation

SHOULDER
DENTIN

OPAQUS
DENTIN
INTENSIVE

HALO
ENAMEL

PEARL
ENAMEL

ENAMEL
INTENSIVE

TRANSLUCENT

CERVICAL
TRANSLUCENT

MAMELON
STAIN

INTENSIVE
COLOR

A2 B2 C1 C2 C3 C4 D4

A1 A3.5A3 A4 B1 B3 B4 D2 D3

FO

MO

OA1 OA2 OA3 OA4 OB1 OB2 OB4 OC1 OC2 OC4 OD2 OD3

ODA2 ODA3

ODA3.5

ODI3 ODB2 ODB3 ODI2 ODC2 ODC3 ODI5 ODD3 ODD4

ODA4

ODA1 ODA2 ODA3 ODA4 ODB1 ODB2 ODB4 ODC1 ODC2 ODC4 ODD2 ODD3

DA1 DA2 DA3 DA4 DB1 DB2 DB4 DC1 DC2 DC4 DD2 DD3

*2 *2 *2

SD2 SD3 SD4 SD5 SD7 SD8

ODI1 ODI2 ODI3 ODI4 ODI5 ODI6

HE1

PE1 PE3

ODA3.5

DA3.5 DB3

E2 E4 E1 E2 E2 E4 E2

CT2 CT3 CT4 CT3 CT2

OB3OA3.5

ODB4

ODB3

E3E3 E3 E3

EI1

*1 When using OPAQUES DENTIN (OD) and
OPAQUS DENTIN INTENSIVE (ODI) a cervical
colours.
*2 ENAMAL INTENSIVE (EI1) will give almost
the same effects as CERVICAL TRANSLUCENT.

OC3

ODC4

ODC3

DC3

CT2CT4 CT2

NEW

EI1 EI3 EI5

NEW

T0 T1 T2 T4 T5

CT4CT3CT2

MS5

MS3MS2

IC1

IC0

IC2 IC3 IC4 IC5 IC6 IC7 IC8 IC9 IC10 IC11 IC12 IC13 IC14

OD4

ODI6

GC GRADIA

ODD4

Micro-Ceramic Composite
System

DD4

GRADIA is a comprehensive microfilled

compositesystemforuseinbothanterior

and posterior regions.

The indications of GRADIA include full

CT4

crowns,metal-backedcrownswithorwithout

incisal support, veneers, inlays and onlays as
well as implant superstructures. GRADIA
shows excellent handling properties and
permits highly aesthetic results. GRADIA res­torations have a value, hue and chroma
close to natural teeth. GC has achieved

thislifelikeappearancebycarefullyadapting

the GRADIA shade system to the application
technique.
The GRADIA layering technique is very simi­lar to popular ceramic restoration tech­niques.

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The GRADIA gum shades Technical Manual describes only the build-up technique. Before using the material, please read carefully the instructions
for use included in the package.Gebrauchsanweisung lesen!

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GRADIA gum shades

Introduction

Microfilled composite resins are well established as high quality restorative materials.
Taking advantage of this technology GC has designed a light-cured composite for
the highly aesthetic reproduction of missing gingival tissue. GRADIA gum shades is
especially indicated for implant superstructures, and other fixed or removable
prostheses. Dental technicians wish to work with a truly natural shade system. Therefore
GC has analysed a wide range of natural gingival shades. The GRADIA gum shades
layering technique and a variety of modifiers provide unlimited possibilites for
individual gingiva reproduction.

“No white aesthetics without red aesthetics”

Red aesthetics are just as important as white aesthetics for patients’ satisfaction and
wellbeing. The natural appearance of the gum tissues has to be respected as much as
the shape, form and shade of the restored teeth at any age. This includes an exact
length ratio of the crown and the restored atrophic periodontal and gingival tissues.
With GRADIA gum shades this ratio can be easily achieved using light-curing materials
of varying viscosity.

Based on GRADIA Micro-Ceramic Composite

New standards have been introduced with GRADIA dental crown and bridge
composite. Based on this material GRADIA gum shades shows the same outstanding
physical properties, natural appearance and easy handling. Used in combination with
GRADIA and any of the compatible metal, ceramic and composite primers, GRADIA
gum shades shades offers the additional benefit of a well-adapted material system.

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Contents

Nature-based Shade Selection ........................................................................................................2

GC GRADIA gum shades Color Chart .............................................................................................3

Curing Times and Depths .................................................................................................................3

GC GRADIA gum shades Components ...........................................................................................4

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................5

Contents .............................................................................................................................................6

Indications for Use .............................................................................................................................7

Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................7

Layering Diagram – Gingiva Build-up ..............................................................................................8

Step-by-Step Procedure ...................................................................................................................9

Notes ................................................................................................................................................13

Bonding Systems .............................................................................................................................14

Packaging .........................................................................................................................................15

Related Products .............................................................................................................................16

GC GRADIA Color Chart .................................................................................................................17

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Indications

Features
Benefits

Indications for use of GRADIA gum shades:

• Reproduction of gingival tissues in:

• Implant suprastructures

• Crowns and bridges

• Combination technique

• Model casting technique

GRADIA gum shades Features and Benefits

features benefits

GRADIA gum shades

• Gum shades based on natural gingival shades • Natural appearance

• Variety of gum shades and modifiers • Individual adaptation to natural gingival shades

• Perfect shade reproduction for high aesthetic demands

• Unlimited possibilities for gingival shade imitation

• Composition based on GRADIA • Easy application and build-up

• Micro-filled composite with high strength • Easy to polish
and wear resistance • Perfect adaptation to GRADIA composite system

• Non-sticky texture • Easy to clean with the tooth brush

• Colour stability

• Long service life

• Specially developed syringe system • Environmentally friendly usage

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