Ivoclar Vivadent IPS d.SIGN User Manual

d.SIGN

IPS

®

Instructions for Use

Table of Contents

3 IPS d.SIGN

6 Composition

7 IPS d.SIGN – Product overview

8 IPS d.SIGN – Description of the assortments

8 IPS d.SIGN Basic Kits

10 IPS d.SIGN Trial Kit

11 IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin Kits

12 IPS d.SIGN Margin Kits

13 IPS d.SIGN Bleach Kit

14 IPS d.SIGN Impulse 1 Kit

15 IPS d.SIGN Impulse 2 Kit

16 IPS d.SIGN Gingiva Kit

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6 IPS d.SIGN Essence Kit

17 IPS d.SIGN Stains Kit

17 IPS d.SIGN Shade Kit

IPS d.SIGN – Liquids

18

20 IPS d.SIGN – Shade selection

21 IPS d.SIGN – Layering diagrams

21 IPS d.SIGN Chromascop layering diagram

22 IPS d.SIGN A–D layering diagram

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2

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24 Functional support of the veneering ceramic

25 Framework design for ceramic shoulders

25 Framework stability

26 Framework design for bridges

27 Design of bridge pontics

27 Interface between metal and ceramic

28

28 Starting situation

28 Fabricating the framework

30 Oxide firing

32 1

33

34 1

36 2

37 1

41 2

42 Preparing the restoration for glaze firing

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PS d.SIGN – Framework design

3

Alloys

3

d.SIGN – Instructions for Use

IPS

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opaquer firing

nd

2

opaquer fi

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shoulder firing

nd

shoulder firing

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dentin and incisal firing

nd

dentin and incisal firing

Stain and char

ring

Glaze fi

ring

acterization firing

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IPS d.SIGN – Corrective firings (Add-on)

48 Correct use of IPS d.SIGN Cervical Dentin D2/D3

49 IPS d.SIGN –

50 Feel the difference – feel IPS d.SIGN

52 A look over the shoulder

62 IPS d.SIGN –

Chromascop

62

A–D

64

66 Independent of any shade system

Firing parameters

Materials combination tables

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d.SIGN

IPS

®

The requirements for functionality and

esthetic appearance of ceramic restorations

a

re continuously rising. To meet these requi-

a
rements manufacturers are faced with the
challenge of developing materials that satisfy
the needs of experienced ceramists, by

ffering them a multitude of design

o
possibilities, and less experienced users by
enabling them to have a successful start in
the field of porcelain-fused-to-metal
restorations. In order to give a high end

eramic the ease of handling that customers

c
expect, the range of indications of IPS d.SIGN
was given top priority during the
development phase.
With a well designed basic assortment and
the various additional assortments of
IPS d.SIGN, beginners and specialists alike
will have all the materials they need to
restore lost tooth structure in a true-to­nature, highly aesthetic fashion. IPS d.SIGN is
a material suitable for basic types of restora­tions, as well as restorations having
sophisticated morphological structures. In
this way, all the demands placed on the
material prior to its development have been
fully met.
With IPS d.SIGN, highly aesthetic restorations
that are virtually undetectable among their
natural counterparts may be fabricated by
easy, efficient layering of the material.
Moreover, expert ceramists are provided with
a comprehensive range of additional
materials.
The shades of IPS d.SIGN are based on the
Chromascop and A–D shade guides. Shade
tabs fired from the actual material are
supplied with each assortment.

Fluorapatite leucite glass­ceramic

PS d.SIGN fluorapatite leucite glass-ceramic

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has been developed taking nature as the
standard, with the most important properties
of natural teeth serving as models. The main

norganic component of a natural tooth are

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apatite crystals, in which hydroxyl and some­times carbonate groups are embedded. In
addition to this composition, IPS d.SIGN
fluorapatite glass-ceramics also contains

uoride ions that provide the material with a

fl
very high chemical resistance. Moreover, the
above mentioned compositions results in
IPS d.SIGN demonstrating exceptional optical
properties, which is yet another distinct
advantage of this new type of glass-ceramic
material. Increased brightness and brilliance,
clearly enhanced stability of shade, and true­to-nature fluorescence are the results of
these development efforts.

SEM – Conventional feldspar cer

amic

Comprehensive Treatment
System

Ivoclar V
comprehensive treatment system that
consists of the following components:
– Alloys
– Veneering ceramic
– Cementation system
This system was developed with the objective
that all of the materials should be coordina­ted with each other so that optimum results
are achieved. The IPS d.SIGN fluorapatite
leucite ceramic is an innovative ceramic
material that of
and application. These properties of
IPS d.SIGN are based on its new material
specifications. What does that means in
practical work?

ivadent pr

ovides you with a

fers new ways of pr

ocessing

al tooth

SEM – Natur

SEM (after surface etching) – IPS d.SIGN

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Another property that this new type of

urface structure exhibits is excellent

s

olishability and limited abrasion to opposing

p
natural tooth structure. The IPS d.SIGN
materials demonstrate outstanding stability
and are fired at temperatures below

00 °C/1652 °F.

9

Feldspar ceramic

n vitro-equivalent years

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Alloys

Each metal supported restoration starts with
the fabrication of a metal framework. For

hat purpose, various IPS d.SIGN alloys are

t
available. The IPS d.SIGN alloy selection
ranges from high gold alloys and gold­reduced alloys to base metal alloys. These
alloys meet the international requirements of

SA and ADA and were developed in

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combination with IPS d.SIGN.
The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is
a significant parameter for dental materials.

t is vitally important to ensure the thermal

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compatibility between alloy and ceramic
material. In the 25–500 °C temperature
range, the CTE values of the IPS d.SIGN
alloys range between 13.8 and

14.8 x 10
composition. The coefficient of thermal
expansion of the IPS d.SIGN ceramic is

12.0–12.6 x 10

-6K-1

, depending on the alloy's

6

1

-

-

K

.

Vertical abrasion to the enamel of the antagonist.
Internal investigation, R&D Ivoclar Vivadent AG (1998)

Abrasion to antagonist enamel

2

mm

Ceramic A

Ceramic E

This bar diagram depicts the abrasion to antagonist enamel compared to other

amic materials

dental cer

Sorensen,

A.

John

Ceramic B Ceramic C Ceramic D

Enamel IPS

DMD

.

PhD (1999)

,

Ceramic F

d.SIGN

The IPS d.SIGN alloys

– IPS d.SIGN 98 (high gold)
– IPS d.SIGN 96 (high gold)
– IPS d.SIGN 91 (gold-reduced)
– IPS d.SIGN 84 (palladium-based)
– IPS d.SIGN 67 (palladium-based)
– IPS d.SIGN 59 (palladium-based)
– IPS d.SIGN 53 (palladium-based)
– IPS d.SIGN 30 (chrome-cobalt)
– IPS d.SIGN 15 (nickel-chrome)

The compatibility of the IPS d.SIGN ceramic
and IPS d.SIGN alloys was thor

oughly tested.
When using other alloys, please ask your
alloy manufacturer if they are compatible
with IPS d.SIGN ceramic.

The product range may vary from country to country.

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Cementation

Variolink

®

Esthetic Resin Cements

Multilink

®

Universal Resin Cement

Vivaglass®CEM

Glass ionomer Cement

C

ement

Variolink®Veneer Variolink®II Multilink®Automix Vivaglass®CEM PL

C

uring Mode Light-cure Light/Dual-cure Dual-cure Self-cure

Cementation Method Adhesive: Adhesive: Adhesive: Conventional

Syntac or Excite Syntac or Excite DSC Multilink Primer A/B

total-etch total-etch self-etch

IPS d.SIGN

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Select an appropriate cementation material

rom the Ivoclar Vivadent range of products.

f

ybrid ionomer and glass ionomer cements

H
(Vivaglass
for conventional cementation and offer a
number of advantages such as:
–
– High translucency
– High radiopacity
– Continuous fluoride release
– Aesthetic advantages for ceramic

– Minimum solubility

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CEM), for example, are suitable

Low expansion

houlders

s

Please observe the corresponding Instructions for Use

3 recommended product combination

– not recommended/combination impossible

5

Indication

– Metal-ceramic veneers

Veneers on refractory dies

–

Contraindication

– If patients are known to be allergic to any of the ingre-

dients of IPS d.SIGN, the
material should not be used.

Composition

The IPS d.SIGN glass-ceramic materials and liquids
contain the following main components:

– IPS d.SIGN ceramic materials

iO

50–65 wt.%

S

:

2

K

, Na

dditional contents are: Al

A
Li

O, ZrO2and pigments

2

2O3

,

O

2

– Opaquer pastes, Stains, and glazing materials

lso contains 25–40 wt. % glycols

a

, CaO, P

O

2

2O5

F,

,

Important processing
restrictions

– Mixing with other metal-ceramic powders (e.g.

IPS Classic

– Mixing with metal-free veneering ceramic powders (e.g.

IPS Empress

– Use of liquids or separating agents other than the ones

provided with the IPS d.SIGN assortments.

– Mixing of IPS d.SIGN materials in powder form (e.g.

Dentin, Incisal, etc.) with
IPS d.SIGN paste materials (e.g. Shades, Stains).

– Firing of IPS d.SIGN onto incompatible alloys

®

, IPS InLine®)

®

, IPS e.max®)

Important note

– Ceramic furnaces of other manufacturers often feature

opening mechanisms different from that of Ivoclar
Vivadent
furnaces. Therefore, the firing conditions may also differ.
Make sure to take these varying firing conditions into
account when working with IPS d.SIGN.

Warning

– Finishing ceramic restorations results in grinding dust.

Avoid inhalation. Use
suction equipment or protective masks.

– IPS d.SIGN Opaquer Liquid, 15 ml

Components: Polymer, butylene glycol, and glycerine

– IPS d.SIGN Build-Up Liquid, 60 ml and 250 ml

Components: Water, butylene glycol, and additives

– IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain Liquid, 15 ml

Components: Butylene glycol

– IPS d.SIGN Margin Build-Up Liquid, 60 ml

Components: Water, cellulose derivative

– IPS Margin Sealer, 20 ml

Components: Wax dissolved in hexane

– IPS Model Sealer, 50 ml

Components: Ethyl acetate, nitro-cellulose, softener

– IPS Ceramic Separating Liquid, 15 ml

Componets: Paraffin oil

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d.SIGN – Product overview

IPS

Opaquer pastes, intensive opaquer pastes, dentin, incisal, transparent,

dd-on, and glazing materials, as well as all the necessary liquids. The Kit also

Basic Kit

a

ontains a materials shade guide for the most popular Chromascop shades.

c

Chromascop

A–D

eep Dentin Kit

D

Margin Kit

Bleach Kit

Basic Kit

Deep Dentin Kit

Margin Kit

Deep dentin materials in the 10 most popular Chromascop shades. They are

M

add-on, and glazing materials, as well as all the necessary liquids. The Kit also

Margin materials in the 8 most popular A-D shades and 4 intensive materials

sed to intensify the chroma in layers of limited thickness.

u

argin materials in the 10 most popular Chromascop shades and 4 intensive

materials for special effects. 1 margin add-on material is used for final

The ultra-light shades enable optimum integration of the r

leached environment. 2 opaquers, 2 margin materials, 4 dentin materials,

b

paquer pastes, intensive opaquer pastes, dentin, incisal, transparent,

O

contains a materials shade guide for the most popular A–D shades.

eep dentin materials in the 7 most popular A-D shades. They are used to

D

for special effects. 1 margin add-on material is used for final adjustment of

djustment of the ceramic shoulder.

a

estoration in a

1 incisal material.

intensify the chroma in layers of limited thickness.

the ceramic shoulder.

Bleach Kit BL

Impulse Kit 1

Impulse Kit 2

Gingiva Kit

Essence Kit

any shade system

Assortments independent of

Stains Kit

Shade Kit

Four accurately coordinated shades meet the highest demands related

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ranging from Mamelon to Opal materials facilitate the application

14 ready-mixed Impulse materials based on the inspiration and philosophies

of renowned experts, such as Enrico Steger, Donald F. Cornell,

5 true-to-natur

each patient situation in combination with the 4 gingival modifiers.

4 ceramic stains in powder form. They may be applied alone or mixed with

14 intensive stains in paste form to r

7 dentin stains in paste form for subsequent shade adjustments

to contemporary “white aesthetics”.

eady-mixed individual fluorapatite leucite ceramic materials

of true-to-nature effects.

and Dr. Robert R. Winter.

e gingival materials that can be individually used for

other materials.

oduce natural characteristics

on the ceramic surface.

of IPS d.SIGN r

epr

estorations.

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d.SIGN – Description of the

IPS

assortments

IPS d.SIGN Basic Kits

d.SIGN Basic Kit A–D

IPS d.SIGN Basic Kit Chromascop

IPS d.SIGN Dentin

IPS

IPS d.SIGN Incisal

The apatite glass-ceramic material is
distinguished for its lifelike appearance.
Apatite is also a component of natural teeth
and supports the light optical properties,
such as translucency, brightness, and light
scattering. Page 48 contains a detailed
description on the use of Cervical Dentin
D2/D3.

The six IPS d.SIGN Incisal materials (S1–S3
and TS1-TS3) demonstrate a shade gradation
similar to that of natural incisal ar

dinated with the

materials ar
Chromascop and the A–D shade guides (see
Materials Combination Tables on page 62 ff).

e coor

eas. The

IPS d.SIGN Add-On

This add-on material with its medium incisal
opacity can be used alone or mixed with
other IPS d.SIGN layering materials. Observe
a mixing ratio of max. 1:1.

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IPS d.SIGN Opaquer

Opaquer pastes in the most
popular shades. The

aterials demonstrate

m
excellent stability and
outstanding masking
capabilities, even when
applied in thin layers (see

lso Material Combination

a
Table on page 62 ff).

Delivery form

Chromascop
IPS d.SIGN Basic Kit

– 10 IPS d.SIGN Opaquers, 3 g each

Shades: 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 310, 410, 420, 430,
510

– 4 IPS d.SIGN Intensive Opaquers, 3 g each

Shades: white, purple, brown, incisal

– 10 IPS d.SIGN Dentin materials, 20 g each

Shades: 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 310, 410, 420, 430,
510

– 3 IPS d.SIGN Incisal materials, 20 g each

Gradations: S1, S2, S3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Transparent material, neutral, 20 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Add-On material, 20 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer liquid, 15 ml
– 2 IPS d.SIGN Build-up liquid (Medium and Optimum 2),

60 ml

1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain liquid, 15 ml

–
– 1 IPS Model Sealer, 50 ml
– 1 IPS Ceramic Separating Liquid, 15 ml
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer material shade guide
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Dentin material shade guide

1 IPS d.SIGN Incisal material shade guide

–
– 1 Chromascop shade guide

IPS d.SIGN Glaze

PS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain Liquid

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life-like lustre can be

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chieved easily and

a
conveniently with IPS d.SIGN
Glaze in combination with
the IPS d.SIGN Glaze and

taine liquid.

S

A–D
IPS d.SIGN Basic Kit

– 8 IPS d.SIGN Opaquers, 3 g each

Shades: A2, A3, A3.5, B2, B3, C3, D2, D3

– 4 IPS d.SIGN Intensive Opaquers, 3 g each

Shades: white, purple, brown, incisal

– 8 IPS d.SIGN Dentin materials, 20 g each

Shades: A2, A3, A3.5, B2, B3, C3, D2, D3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Cervical Dentin D2/D3
– 3 IPS d.SIGN Incisal materials, 20 g each

Gradations: TS1, TS2, TS3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Transparent material, neutral, 20 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Add-on material, 20 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer liquid, 15 ml
– 2 IPS d.SIGN Build-up liquid (Medium and Optimum 2),

60 m
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain liquid, 15 ml
– 1 IPS Model Sealer, 50 ml
– 1 Ceramic Separating Liquid, 15 ml

1 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer material shade guide A–D

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Dentin material shade guide A–D
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Incisal material shade guide A–D

The IPS d.SIGN Basic Kits contain the most popular shades and are suitable for

oducing the most popular basic tooth shades without any difficulties. In this

epr

r
way, rarely used shades do not increase the initial investment but are available as
refills.

Refills

IPS d.SIGN Opaquer, 3 g each

–

Shades: 110, 120, 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 240, 310,
320, 330, 340, 410, 420, 430, 440, 510, 520, 530, 540

– IPS d.SIGN Opaquer F, 1 g

IPS d.SIGN Dentin material, 20 g each / 100 g each /

–

250 g each; Shades: 110, 120, 130, 140, 210, 220, 230,
240, 310, 320, 330, 340, 410, 420, 430, 440, 510, 520,
530, 540

– IPS d.SIGN Incisal material, 20 g each / 100 g each /

250 g each; Gradations: S1, S2, S3

ent material, neutral, 20 g each /

– IPS d.SIGN T

100 g each / 250 g each

ranspar

Refills

– IPS d.SIGN Opaquer, 3 g each

Shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,

C4, D2, D3, D4
–

IPS d.SIGN Opaquer F, 1 g
– IPS d.SIGN Dentin materials, 20 g each / 100 g each /

250 g each; Shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4,

C1, C2, C3, C4, D2, D3, D4

IPS d.SIGN Cervical Dentin D2/D3

–
– IPS d.SIGN Transparent Incisal material, 20 g each / 100 g

-S3

-S2, T

each / 250 g each; Gradations: T

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-S1, T

IPS d.SIGN Trial Kit

IPS d.SIGN Trial Kit

Delivery form

Chromascop
IPS d.SIGN Trial Kit

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer, 3 g; Shade: 210
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Dentin, 3 g; Shade: 210
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Incisal, 3 g; Gradation: S2
– 1 IPS d. SIGN Deep Dentin, 3 g; Shade: 210
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin, 3 g; Shade: 210

- 1 IPS d.SIGN Transpa, 3 g; Shade: neutral
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Occlusal Dentin, 3 g; Shade: orange
– 2 IPS d.SIGN Effect, 3 g each; Shades: 1, 3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Mamelon, 3 g; Shade: light
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Build-up liquid Medium, 5 ml
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain liquid, 5 ml

1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Build-Up liquid, 5 ml

–
– 1 Material shade guide

A–D
IPS d.SIGN Trial Kit

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer, 3 g; Shade: A33
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Dentin, 3 g; Shade: A3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Incisal, 3 g; Gradation: TS2
– 1 IPS d. SIGN Deep Dentin, 3 g; Shade: A3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin, 3 g; Shade: A3

- 1 IPS d.SIGN Transpa, 3 g; Farbe: neutral
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Occlusal Dentin, 3 g; Farbe: orange
– 2 IPS d.SIGN Effect, 3 g each; Shades: 1, 3
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Mamelon, 3 g; Shade: light
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze, 3 g

1 IPS d.SIGN Build-Up liquid Medium, 5 ml

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain liquid, 5 ml
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Build-Up liquid, 5 ml
– 1 Material shade guide

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IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin Kits

IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin

With the IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin materials,
restorations that demonstrate true-to-nature
shade effects can be achieved even with
limited layer thicknesses. Particularly if space
is limited, IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin materials
can be used to intensify the chroma
(see 'Materials Combination Table' on page
62 ff).

IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin Kit A–DIPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin Kit Chromascop

Delivery form

Chromascop
IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin Kit

– 10 IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin materials, 20 g each

Shades: 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 310, 410, 420, 430, 510

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin material shade guide

Refill

– IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin material, 20 g each

Shades: 110, 120, 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 240, 310,
320, 330, 340, 410, 420, 430, 440, 510, 520, 530, 540

– IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin '2' material shade guide

A–D
IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin Kit

– 7 IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin materials, 20 g each

Shades: A2, A3, A3.5, B2, B3, C3, D2/D3

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin material shade guide

Refill

– IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin material, 20 g each

Shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,
C4, D2/D3, D4

– IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin '2' material shade guide A-D

The various pr

ange may vary fr

oduct r

om country to country

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.

IPS d.SIGN Margin Kits

d.SIGN Margin Kit Chromascop

IPS

IPS d.SIGN Margin

The IPS d.SIGN Margin material permits the
design of a ceramic shoulder. They are
available in Chromascop and A–D shades.
Additionally, there are 4 Intensive Margin
materials to achieve special effects. The

Delivery form

Chromascop
IPS d.SIGN Margin Kit

– 10 IPS d.SIGN Margin materials, 20 g each

Shades: 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 310, 410, 420, 430, 510

– 4 IPS d.SIGN Intensive Margin material, 20 g each

Shades: yellow
1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Add-On material, 20 g

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Build-Up liquid, 60 ml
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Separating liquid, 20 ml

1 IPS d.SIGN Ceramic separating liquid with brush, 15 ml

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin material shade guide

, orange, orange-pink, opaque

d.SIGN Margin Kit A–D

IPS

Margin Add-On material is used for
subsequent adjustments of the shoulder
area and the corresponding accuracy of fit (see
'Materials Combination Table' on
page 62 ff).

A–D
IPS d.SIGN Margin Kit

– 7 IPS d.SIGN Margin materials, 20 g each

Shades: A2, A3, A3.5, B2, B3, C3, D2/D3

– 4 IPS d.SIGN Intensive Margin materials, 20 g each

Shades: yellow, orange, orange-pink, opaque
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Add-On material, 20 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Build-Up liquid, 60 ml

1 IPS d.SIGN Margin Separating liquid, 20 ml

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Ceramic separating liquid with brush, 15 ml

1 IPS d.SIGN Margin material shade guide

–

Refill

IPS d.SIGN Margin material, 20 g each

–

Shades: 110, 120, 130, 140, 210, 220, 230, 210, 320,
330, 340, 410, 420, 430, 440, 510, 520, 530, 540

– IPS d.SIGN Margin '2' material shade guide

The various pr

oduct r

Refill

– IPS d.SIGN Margin material, 20 g each

Shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,

C4, D2/D3, D4
– IPS d.SIGN Margin '2' material shade guide A-D

ange may vary fr

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om country to country

.

IPS d.SIGN Bleach Kit

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Bleach

he ultra-light shades enable

T

ptimum integration of the

o
restoration in a bleached
environment (see 'Materials
Combination Table' on
page 62 ff).

IPS d.SIGN Bleach Kit

2 IPS d.SIGN Opaquers, 3 g each

–

Shades: 010/020, 030/040

– 2 IPS d.SIGN Margin materials, 20 g each

Shades: 010/020, 030/040

– 4 IPS d.SIGN Dentin materials, 20 g each

Shades: 010, 020, 030, 040
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Transparent-Incisal material, 20 g, T-S1
– IPS d.SIGN Bleach material shade guide

IPS d.SIGN Bleach Kit BL

Four accurately coor
demands related to contemporary “white aesthetics” (see
page 67 Combination table).

dinated shades meet the highest

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Bleach Kit BL

–

2 IPS d.SIGN Opaquer 3 g each; Shades: BL1/BL2, BL3/BL4
– 4 IPS d.SIGN Dentin 20 g each; Shades: BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4
– IPS d.SIGN Incisal, 20 g; Shade: BL

IPS d.SIGN Margin 20 g each; Shade: BL1, BL4*

–

IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin 20 g each; Shades: BL1, BL4*

–
– IPS d.SIGN Add-On, 20 g; Shade: BL

IPS d.SIGN/IPS InLine material shade guide BL

–
– Shade guide Bleach BL

IPS d.SIGN Bleach Refill

– IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin

material, 20 g
Shade 010

Refill

– All products are also available as Refill

* The Margin and Deep Dentin materials are only available in

shades BL1 and BL4. Shades BL2 and BL3 can be achieved

by mixing the materials as following:

BL2: 2/3 BL1 : 1/3 BL4

BL3: 1/3 BL1 : 2/3 BL4

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IPS d.SIGN Impulse 1 Kit

5 ready-mixed individual fluorapatite leucite ceramic

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materials ranging from Mamelon to Opal materials facilitate
the application of true-to-nature effects.

IPS d.SIGN Occlusal Dentin

The Occlusal Dentin materials are available in
two different shades. They are used to
provide the basic shade for occlusal surfaces
and to intensify the chroma (see 'Materials
Combination Table' on page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Mamelon

The Mamelon materials are available in three
different shade gradations. They demonstrate
high opacity and optimum masking
capabilities even when applied in very thin
layers. Depending on the working habits of
the user, the material is applied in thin stripes
on reduced dentin. In this way, an
individualized appearance of the incisal third
can be achieved (see 'Materials Combination
Table' on page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Ef

fect

Users may chose between six shade
gradations of the IPS d.SIGN Ef
Starting with Effect 1, which demonstrates
true-to-nature opalescence in conjunction
with high translucency, the value gradually
increases from Effect 2 to Effect 5. In
contrast, the violet material reduces the
value in the incisal area (see 'Material
Combination Table' on page 66).

fect materials.

IPS d.SIGN Transparent

The Transparent materials are available in
three shade nuances. They are suitable to
reproduce shaded, transparent areas,
particularly in the incisal third (see 'Materials
Combination Table' on page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Incisal Edge

This material is used to achieve what is
known as the 'halo effect', which is caused
in natural teeth by light refraction at the
incisal edge (see 'Materials Combination

able' on page 66).

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Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Impulse 1 Kit

2 IPS d.SIGN Occlusal Dentin materials, 20 g each

–

Shades: orange, brown

– 3 IPS d.SIGN Mamelon materials, 20 g each

Shades: light, yellow-orange, salmon

– 6 IPS d.SIGN Effect materials, 20 g each

Gradation: Ef
violet

– 3 IPS d.SIGN Transparent materials, 20 g each

Shades: blue, brown-grey, orange-grey
1 IPS d.SIGN Incisal Edge material, 20 g

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Impulse 1 material shade guide

fect 1, Ef

fect 2, Ef

fect 3, Effect 4, Effect, 5,

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IPS d.SIGN Impulse 2 Kit

14 ready-mixed Impulse materials based on the inspiration
and philosophies of renowned experts, such as Enrico Steger,

onald F. Cornell, and Dr. Robert R. Winter.

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IPS d.SIGN Brilliant Dentin

In order to highlight the shade of certain
areas of the tooth, IPS d.SIGN Brilliant
Dentin is applied on the opaquer in very thin
layers. These special dentin materials
demonstrate outstanding opacity and colour
saturation (see 'Material Combination Table'
on page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Palatinal Dentin

These dentin materials have been especially
developed for use in palatal areas where
space is limited. They only need to be
covered with Incisal materials and provide
the required colour saturation for the palatal
fossa (see 'Materials Combination Table' on
page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Insert

IPS d.SIGN Insert materials are mainly used in
incisal ar
incisal and dentin materials for shade
characterization purposes. With Insert grey, a
true-to-nature in-depth effect can be
achieved (see 'Materials Combination Table'
on page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Special Incisal

These two special incisal materials may either
be mixed with IPS d.SIGN Incisal materials to
modify and intensify the shade or applied
directly (see 'Materials Combination Table' on
page 66).

eas and are applied between the

IPS d.SIGN Inter Incisal

This special incisal material is used when high
brightness values in the incisal area are
needed or to increase the brightness value in
the incisal third when space is limited. It can
be applied alone or mixed with other
materials (see 'Materials Combination Table'
on page 66).

IPS d.SIGN Cervical Incisal

These very transparent cervical incisal
materials are used to achieve true-to-nature
effect of depth in the cervical third. In
contrast to conventional Transparent
materials, these special materials
demonstrate a strong white fluorescence (see
'Materials Combination Table' on page 66).

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Impulse 2 Kit

– 3 IPS d.SIGN Brilliant Dentin materials, 20 g each

Shades: yellow, orange, white
2 IPS d.SIGN Palatinal Dentin material, 20 g each

–

Shades: yellow, red
2 IPS d.SIGN Insert materials, 20 g each

–

Shades: orange, grey

– 2 IPS d.SIGN Special Incisal materials, 20 g each

Shades: yellow, grey
1 IPS d.SIGN Inter Incisal material, 20 g

–

Shade: white-blue

– 4 IPS d.SIGN Cervical Incisal materials, 20 g each

Shades: yellow

– IPS d.SIGN Impulse 2 material shade guide

, orange-pink, khaki, orange

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IPS d.SIGN Gingiva Kit

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Gingiva Kit

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Gingiva Opaquer, 3 g
– 5 IPS d.SIGN Gingiva materials, 20 g each

Gradations: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5
– 4 IPS d.SIGN Gingiva Modifiers, 20 g each

Gradations: GM1, GM2, GM3, GM4
– IPS d.SIGN Gingiva material shade guide

IPS d.SIGN Gingiva and Gingiva Modifier

These special Gingiva materials are used in
combination with the Gingiva Modifiers

epending on the individual situation of the

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atient. The shade gradations range from

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orange to reddish to bluish (see 'Materials
Combination Table' on page 67).

IPS d.SIGN Essence Kit

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Essence Kit

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Essence, 1 g, orange
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Essence, 1 g, yellow
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Essence, 1 g, grey
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Essence, 1 g, brown
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glazing and Staining liquid, 15 ml

IPS d.SIGN Essence materials are ceramic stains in powder
form that may be mixed with IPS d.SIGN layering materials in

der to intensify the shade. Furthermore, IPS d.SIGN Essence

or
can be used for surface characterizations to repr
special characteristics of the natural tooth (see 'Materials
Combination Table' on page 67)

oduce the

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IPS d.SIGN Stains Kit

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN Stains Kit

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, white
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, mahogany
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, khaki
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, orange
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, grey
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, vanilla
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, crackliner
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, olive

IPS d.SIGN Stains

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, yellow

1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, black

–
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, maroon
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, basic blue
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, basic red
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Stains, 1 g, basic yellow
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain liquid, 15 ml

hese intensive stains in

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aste form are available in

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14 different shades. They are
used to reproduce natural
characteristics on the

eramic surface. With the

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three primary colours basic
blue, basic red, and basic
yellow, custom shades may
be developed (see 'Materials
Combination Table' on
page 67).

IPS d.SIGN Shade Kit

Delivery form

IPS d.SIGN

– 1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 1, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 2, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 3, 3 g

1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 4, 3 g

–

Combination table

IPS d.SIGN Shade

Shade Kit

IPS d.SIGN Shade

These 7 dentin stains in
paste form make shade
adjustments to IPS d.SIGN
restorations possible. They
are coordinated with the
20 Chromascop shades and
the 16 A–D shades (see
'Materials Combination

able' on page 67).

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– 1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 5, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 6, 3 g
– 1 IPS d.SIGN Shade 7, 3 g

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2

3

4

5

6

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Chromascop

A–D Shades

110, 120,

130

A1, B1, B2

140, 210,
220, 230,

240

A2, A3,

A3,5

310, 320,

330

B3, B4, D4

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340, 540,

A4

410, 420

C1, D2, D3

430, 440,

510

C2, C3, C4

520, 530

d.SIGN – Liquids

IPS

IPS d.SIGN Opaquer Liquid, 15 ml

his liquid is used to adjust

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the consistency of IPS d.SIGN
Paste Opaquer materials. Do
not excessively dilute the
paste opaquer with the

paquer liquid.

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Components: Polymer,
butylene glycol, and
glycerine

The Opaquer Liquid must not be used to mix
opaquers, as it is the case in power/liquid opaquer
systems.

IPS d.SIGN Margin Build-Up Liquid, 60 ml

Use to mix the IPS d.SIGN
Margin materials.

Components: Water,
cellulose derivative

IPS d.SIGN Glaze and Stain Liquid, 15 ml

This liquid is used to adjust
the consistency of IPS d.SIGN
Stains, IPS d.SIGN Shade,
IPS d.SIGN Essence, and
IPS d.SIGN Glaze.

Components: Butylene
glycol

Warning

Butylene glycol is irritating. Avoid contact. Do not

inhale vapours.

IPS d.SIGN Build-Up Liquid Medium, 60 and 250 ml

This liquid is suitable for

ixing IPS d.SIGN materials

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or most layering techniques

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and restorations. The Build­Up Liquid Medium is particu­larly suitable for technicians

ho prefer a longer working

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time and enhanced stability
of IPS d.SIGN. In this way,
IPS d.SIGN may be processed
in smaller increments, with-

ut the constant need of

o
moistening. Given the longer
working time than with the
Build-Up Light, a longer
closing time (pre-drying time)

IPS d.SIGN Build-Up Liquid Light, 60 and 250 ml

This liquid is suitable for
mixing IPS d.SIGN materials
that will be used for smaller
restorations or when smaller
amounts of material are
needed for 2nd dentin and
incisal firings (corrective
firing). The Build-Up Liquid
Light is suitable for those
who prefer a drier working
consistency, thus avoiding
the need for constant
blotting since the liquid
evaporates much quicker
this way, IPS d.SIGN can be

IPS d.SIGN Build-Up Liquid Premium, 60 and 250 ml

This liquid is suitable for
mixing IPS d.SIGN materials
that will be used for
fabricating larger restorations
where a longer working time
and smooth consistency is
desired. The Build-Up Liquid
Premium is suitable for
technicians who prefer a
long working time and moist
material coupled with high
stability. In this way,
IPS d.SIGN can be pr
without the need for
constant moistening. Since
the material stays moist for a
longer period of time
controlled blotting is

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ocessed

is required for the firing

ocedure.

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Components: Water,
butylene glycol, and
additives

easily manipulated with an
instrument.

Components: Water,
butylene glycol, and
additives

equired as well as a longer

r
closing time (pre-drying
time) for the firing
procedure.

Components: Water,
butylene glycol-chloride
solution

PS d.SIGN Build-Up Liquid Optimum 1,60 and 250 ml

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xcellently suitable for

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mixing IPS d.SIGN, with its
outstanding firing behaviour
and lowest possible

hrinkage. The materials are

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easily suctioned off and
condensed and are
particularly suitable for the
manual reduction of

aterials with the help of

m
instruments.

IPS Margin Sealer, 20 ml

his separating liquid is used

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to seal the gypsum die when
fabricating a ceramic
shoulder with IPS d.SIGN
Margin materials.

Components: Wax dissolved
in hexane

Components: Water, poly­ethylene glycol (PEG), and
additives

IPS d.SIGN Build-Up Liquid Optimum 2, 60 and 250 ml

Excellently suitable for
mixing IPS d.SIGN, with its
properties that support the
build-up, as well as the
optimized firing properties
with low shrinkage. This
liquid is particularly suitable
for targeted material
application without
continuous suction.

Components: Water, poly­ethylene glycol (PEG), and
additives

Warning:

Hexane is highly flammable and detrimental to

health. Avoid contact of the material with skin and
eyes. Do not inhale the vapours. Keep the material
away from open fire.

IPS Model Sealer, 50 ml

This separator is used to seal
the pontic tissue areas and
interproximal contact area
when working with
IPS d.SIGN layering materials.
The IPS Model Sealer closes
the pores of the gypsum and
prevents the moisture in the
ceramic material from being
absorbed by the gypsum.

Components: Ethyl acetate,
nitro-cellulose, softener

Warning

Ethyl acetate is highly flammable

away from open fire. Do not inhale the vapours.

. Keep material

IPS Ceramic Separating Liquid, 15 ml

This Separating Liquid is
used on areas that have
been sealed with either the
IPS Margin Sealer Liquid or
the IPS

Model Sealer

. Use of
this liquid will ensure a clean
separation between the
ceramic material and the
gypsum model and/or die.

Components: Paraffin oil

Other build-up liquids or separating liquids must
not be used.

They may contain or
that do not burnout at the firing temperatures
used for IPS d.SIGN and leave a residue that will
cause discolor

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ation in the cer

ganic additives

amic.

d.SIGN – Shade selection

IPS

The Chromascop shade guide represents the shade standard for Ivoclar Vivadent products.
With the logical arrangement of the individual shades, the Chromascop permits exact and

ficient shade determination. The 20 shades are divided into five detachable shade groups.

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IPS d.SIGN material shade guides

The shade guides fired from original materials are also an integrated part of the IPS d.SIGN
product system. For reasons of light refraction, the new shade tabs have been given an
anatomical shape and a certain surface structure. On the reverse side, the teeth are smooth,
i.e. without any texture whatsoever, which facilitates shade comparison with the prepared die
and shaded cementation media. The smooth side of shade tabs may be individually ground
to determine the layering. The shade tabs are fired from original materials under laboratory­type conditions. In this way, they correspond with the desired result.

IPS d.SIGN Opaquer material shade guide
Chromascop and A–D

IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin material shade guide
Chromascop and

A–D

IPS d.SIGN Dentin material shade guide
Chromascop and A–D

IPS d.SIGN Deep Dentin '2' material shade guide
Chromascop and Deep Dentin

A–D '2'

IPS d.SIGN Incisal/Transparent material shade guide
Chromascop and

IPS d.SIGN Margin material shade guide
Chromascop and A–D

A–

IPS d.SIGN Bleach material shade guide

IPS d.SIGN Margin '2' material shade guide
Chromascop and Margin

A–D '2'

IPS d.SIGN Impulse 1 material shade guide
Chromascop and A–D

IPS d.SIGN Impulse 2 material shade guide
Chromascop and

A–D

IPS d.SIGN Gingiv
Chromascop and

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a material shade guide

A–D

d.SIGN – Layering diagram

IPS

Chromascop – ideal space

Chromascop – limited space

the incisal material extends up to

In Chromascop layering
the cervical third. The indications on the right are reference
values.

,

Framework

Opaquer

Deep Dentin

cervical

incisal

Dentin

cervical

incisal

Incisal

cervical

incisal

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ideal
space

0.3 mm

0.1 mm

–

–

1.0 mm

0.7 mm

0.2 mm

0.5 mm

limited
space

0.3 mm

0.1 mm

0.3 mm

0.1 mm

0.5 mm

0.3 mm

0.1 mm

0.4 mm