Model and die preparation
Wax-up
Sprueing
Investing
Preheating
Calibration
Pressing
Divesting
Removing the pressed object / finishing
Fabricating the die using IPS Natural Die Material
Stain and Glaze firing
Subsequent adjustments
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Wall and layering thicknesses
Preparing the model and dies
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Cut-back technique
Preparing for veneering
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Incisal fi
Fabrication of IPS Empress Esthetic restorations in the laboratory
General
Information
Finishing and preparing for stain and characterization firing
Stain and Characterization fi
Glaze fi
Subsequent adjustments
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Preparing for cementation
Press parameters
Firing parameters
Combination tables
Nearly 20 years ago, IPS Empress revolutionized the processing of ceramic and thanks
to its many advantages, such as aesthetics, IPS Empress has been established as the
“benchmark”. More then 33 million restorations fabricated of IPS Empress throughout
the world and the use of “IPS Empress” as a synonym for all-ceramics speak for the
durable life-like appearance, the ongoing success, and the high quality standard of the
material.
In addition to the tried-and-tested PRESS technology, the CAD/CAM technology has
also developed in the area of all-ceramics. In order to supply the “benchmark” for this
technology as well, the future IPS Empress System will comprise products for both
processing technologies. You will be able to benefit from roughly 20 years of clinical
experience and convincing aesthetics, irrespective of whether the restorations were
fabricated with the PRESS or CAD/CAM technique.
IPS Empress Esthetic is available for the PRESS technology, while IPS Empress CAD
is used in the CAD/CAM technology. Both products consist of the highly aesthetic,
leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic that has been clinically tried-and-tested for many years.
The two ceramics are characterized by excellent strength values and outstanding aesthetic appearance. They may thus be used for the fabrication of fully anatomic singleunit restorations, such as inlays, onlays, veneers, and crowns.
– the Original
Both products may subsequently be stained and/or glazed using IPS Empress
Universal Shades/Stains, or individually veneered using the IPS Empress Esthetic
Veneer layering ceramic.
In this way, the IPS Empress System will remain synonymous for highly aesthetic, fully
anatomical all-ceramic restorations, irrespective of the processing technology.
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Technology
Empress
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CAD / CAM
Technology
Empress CAD
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IPS
Esthetic Veneer
Empress
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Universal Shade/Stains
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Empress Esthetic –
IPS
Product Information
Material
IPS Empress Esthetic is used for the fabrication of highly aesthetic
single-tooth restorations by means of the PRESS technique.
IPS Empress Esthetic ingots are made of a leucite-reinforced glassceramic which consists of a glass and a crystal phase. Leucite crystals
of a few microns evenly grow in a multi-stage process directly from
the amorphous glass phase. During the fabrication of the ingots, the
semi-finished product in powder form is pressed to ingots in a fully
automated process, which enables a maximum of homogeneity.
Given the difference in the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE)
between the glass phase and the crystal phase (leucite), cooling after
sintering produces compressive stress in the glass phase. This
mechanism results in an increase in strength and enables IPS Empress
Esthetic to achieve a flexural strength of 160 MPa.
This type of material has been successful as well as proven for almost
20 years. The pressed restorations feature excellent accuracy of fit
and a homogeneous surface. Subsequently, the restorations may be
stained using IPS Empress Universal Stains and/or individually
veneered using IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer.
CTE (100–400°C) [10-6/K]16.6
-6
C) [10
CTE (100–500
Flexural str
Fracture toughness [MPa m
Vickers hardness [MPa]6200
Chemical solubility [
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Uses
ndications
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IPS Empress Esthetic ingots can be used for the following adhesively cemented restorations.
– Inlays
– Onlays
– Veneers
– Anterior crowns
– Posterior crowns
– Implant superstructures for single-tooth restorations (anterior and posterior region)
For further processing of IPS Empress Esthetic restorations, users have the following options:
– Aesthetic characterization and glazing of fully anatomical restorations using IPS Empress Universal
Shades, Stains, and Glaze pastes.
– Aesthetic veneering in the incisal third of reduced restorations (veneers and anterior crowns) using
IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer and additional staining and glazing
Contraindications
– Bridge reconstructions
– Conventional cementation
– Very deep, subgingival preparations
– Patients with severely reduced residual dentition
– Bruxism
– Fully (circularly) veneered anterior crowns using IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer
– Veneering of posterior crowns
Important processing restrictions
Failure to observe the following restrictions may compromise the success achieved with IPS Empress
Esthetic:
– The fully anatomical IPS Empress Esthetic restorations must not fall below the required minimum
thickness
– The reduced IPS Empress Esthetic restorations must not fall below the required minimum thickness
Observe the extent of the layering area in the cut-back technique
–
– The maximum layer thickness of IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer layering materials must not be exceeded
– IPS Empress Esthetic restorations must not be stained and veneered using materials other than
ess Esthetic Veneer
IPS Empr
– IPS Empress Esthetic restorations must not be stained and glazed using materials other than
IPS Empress Universal Shades, Stains, and Glaze
Combination with metal-ceramic systems (e.g. IPS d.SIGN)
–
– Powder materials must not be mixed with paste materials
– Do not use investment materials and press furnaces from other manufacturers
Side effects
If patients ar
not be used.
e known to be allergic to any of the ingr
edients of IPS Empress Esthetic, the material should
–IPS Empress Esthetic Speed Investment Material Liquid 500 ml
Components: Colloidal silicic acid in water
–IPS Ceramic Etching Gel
Components: Hydrofluoric acid
Warnings
– Butandiol is irritating – avoid contact with skin and eyes and do not inhale the vapours.
– Hexane is highly flammable and detrimental to health. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not
inhale the vapours and keep away from sources of ignition.
– Do not inhale ceramic grinding dust during processing - use suction equipment and a face mask.
– Etching gel contains hydrofluoric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing at any time, since
the material is highly toxic and corrosive. The etching gel is intended for professional use only and
must not be applied intra-orally (in the oral cavity).
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Ingot concept
IPS Empress Esthetic ingots are available in 12 shades and 7 levels of translucency to fulfil even the most discerning
requirements.
Non-shaded ingots are supplied in 5 levels of opacity: E T1, E T2, E O1, E O2 and E O3. The IPS Empress Esthetic TC ingots
are slightly shaded to reduce the need for characterization. In addition, 3 further shades are available, which are ideal for
the veneering technique. The E TC0, E O1 and E O3 ingots can be used for cases in which a bright shade effect is desired,
e.g. with a very bright tooth shade or after bleaching.
Translucency
E T1: Inlays and onlays
For older patients with very translucent
glassy residual dentition.
E T2: Inlays and onlays
For younger patients with a residual
dentition that features a low opacity.
E O1, E OC1: Crowns and veneers
For patients with a residual dentition
that features a medium opacity.
E O2: Crowns and veneers
For patients with a residual dentition
that features a very high opacity.
E O3: Crowns and veneers
For patients with a residual dentition
that features a very high opacity and
for matching bleached teeth.
E TC0 – E TC5: Inlays, onlays,
crowns and veneers
The shades of the IPS Empress Esthetic
Translucent Colour ingots are coordinated with the Chromascop shade
guide. They can be combined with AD shades.
The IPS Empress Esthetic Basic Kit contains all the ingots, as well as
the necessary accessories. The Basic Kit is supplied in the new material cabinet and can be supplemented with any other Ivoclar
Vivadent all-ceramic assortment, e.g. IPS e.max.
Delivery form:
IPS Empress Esthetic Basic Kit
– 12x 5 IPS Empress Esthetic ingots;
Farben T1, T2, O1, O2, O3, OC1, TC0, TC1, TC2, TC3, TC4, TC5
– 2x IPS Empress ring base; size 100 g and 200 g
– 2x IPS Empress ring gauge; size 100 g and 200 g
–
2x IPS Silicone Ring; size 100 g and 200 g
– 2x IPS Sprue Guide; size 100 g and 200 g
– 1x 2 IPS Empress Alox plungers
– 1x 12 g IPS Object Fix
– 1x IPS UniTray
– 1x IPS Empress Esthetic Ingots shade guide
IPS Empress Veneer Kit
The IPS Empress Veneer Kit comprises a selection of the most
popular wash pastes and layering materials for the veneering (cutback technique) of IPS Empress restorations (Esthetic and CAD). With
the wash pastes, an excellent and homogeneous bond with the
estoration is achieved. The leucite-r
educed r
r
materials feature incisal-like fluorescence and a true-to-nature
opalescence. The additional wash pastes and layering materials
e indicated on the materials shade guide
available as Refi
supplied with the Kit.
Delivery form:
IPS Empress Veneer Kit
6x 1 g IPS Empr
–
Shades: neutral, low value, high value, MM light-salmon,
–
– 1x 60 ml IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Build-Up Liquid
– 1x 3 g IPS Empress Universal Glaze Paste
1x 15 ml IPS Empress Universal Glaze and Stain Liquid
–
– 1x 12 g IPS Object Fix
– 1x IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Material Shade Guide
Various accessories
–
lls ar
ess Esthetic V
Empress Esthetic Veneer;
Empress Add-On 770°C/1418°F
eneer Wash Pastes;
einforced layering
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IPS Empress Universal Shade/Stains Kit
A–D and Chromascop)
(
The IPS Empress Universal Shade/Stains Kits comprise a selection of
the most popular Dentin and Intensive stains. The stains are suitable
to apply surface characterizations. For the final glazing of the
IPS Empress restorations, a smooth and fine-grained glazing paste
is provided.
Shades: white, orange, mahogany, khaki, maroon
– 1x 3 g IPS Empress Universal Glaze Paste
– 1x 15 ml IPS Empress Universal Glaze and Stain Liquid
– Various accessories
IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Wash Pastes
Given the 2 : 1 effect of the wash pastes, i.e. bonding and
characterization in one step, highly aesthetic restorations can be
fabricated very efficiently.
The Wash Paste neutral produces the direct bond to the reduced
restorations and is always applied first on the restoration; it enables
a homogeneous bond.
Shades: white, orange, mahogany, khaki, maroon
– 1x 3 g IPS Empress Universal Glaze Paste
– 1x 15 ml IPS Empress Universal Glaze and Stain Liquid
– Various accessories
Delivery form:
1x 1 g IPS Empr
–
Subsequently, the reduced restorations are individually characterized
using the 5 Standard Wash Pastes. Ideal shade gradations permit
individualized characterizations of the highest order.
Delivery form:
– 5x 1 g IPS Empress Esthetic Wash Paste;
Shades: low value, high value, MM light-salmon,
MM yellow-orange, MM reddish-orange
The 5 standar
the 5 Wash-Paste Modifiers or the neutral paste.
Delivery form:
5x 1 g IPS Empr
–
Shades: Modifi
Modifier basic yellow, Modifier basic red
ess Esthetic Wash Paste neutral
d wash pastes may then be individually shaded using
ess Esthetic Wash Paste;
er copper
, Modifi
er orange, Modifi
er sky blue,
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IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Incisal Opal
These opalescent materials are available in three different gradations
(low, medium, and high translucency). They feature an incisal-like
fluorescence and true-to-nature opalescence. The high stability and
excellent modelling properties permit detailed layering of life-like
incisal edges. The opalescent effect demonstrates high firing stability
and is thus clearly visible even after several firing cycles.
Delivery form:
– 3x 20 g IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Incisal Opal;
hades: low translucent, medium translucent, high translucent
S
IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Incisal
These Incisal materials are available in 6 shade nuances and are used
for additional characterizations in the incisal area.
The Transparent materials in 2 shade nuances are used for the trueto-nature reproduction of transparent areas, particularly in the
incisal third.
Delivery form:
– 2x 20 g IPS Esthetic Veneer Transpa;
Shades: blue, neutral
IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Chroma Modifier
These materials support the shade intensity of the reduced
estoration and are available in shades 110/A1 and 210/A3.
r
Delivery form:
– 2x 20 g IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Chroma Modifier;
Shades: 110/A1, 210/A3
IPS Empr
ess Esthetic Veneer Brightener
Used to incr
Delivery form:
– 1x 20 g IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Brightener
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ease the brightness value.
IPS Empress Add-On 770°C/1418°F
IPS Empress Add-On 770 °C/1418 °F is a low-fusing add-on material
for subsequent adjustment, e.g. proximal and occlusal contact
points, of IPS Empress Esthetic and IPS Empress CAD restorations.
Delivery form:
– 1x 20 g IPS Empress Add-On 770°C/1418°F
IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Build-Up Liquid
The Build-Up Liquid is used to mix the IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer
materials and the IPS Empress Add-On corrective material. Since
build-up liquids contain various organic additives that do not fire
without leaving residue at the used firing temperatures and thus
may cause discolouration, only the IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer
Build-Up Liquid must be used.
Delivery form:
– 1x 60 ml IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer Build-Up Liquid
IPS Empress Universal Shade
The IPS Empress Universal Shades are available in 9 A–D and
15 Chromascop shades. They are used for the exact reproduction of
the A-D and Chromascop shades.
These 2 pastes are especially suitable for fully anatomical
restorations. They are used to imitate the incisal area and provide
the incisal third with optical translucency and an in-depth effect.
Delivery form:
– 2x 3 g IPS Empress Universal Shades Incisal;
Shades: I1, I2
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IPS Empress Universal Stains
These intensive stains are available in 14 different shades. They are
used to reproduce natural characteristics. With the three
complementary shades basic blue, basic red, and basic yellow,
the shades can be individually adjusted.
IPS Empress Universal Glaze Paste is used to apply the final glaze to
IPS Empress restorations. The glazing paste demonstrates a smooth,
fine-grained consistency and thus permits easy and quick application
of the glazing material layer.
Delivery form:
– 1x 3 g IPS Empress Universal Glaze Paste
IPS Empress Universal Glaze and Stain Liquid
The IPS Empress Universal Glaze and Stain Liquid is used to adjust
the consistency of all materials in paste form (Wash pastes, Shades,
Stains, and Glaze). No other liquid may be used for this purpose,
since those liquids contain various organic additives that do not fire
without leaving r
may result in discolouration.
Delivery form:
– 1x 15 ml IPS Empress Universal Glaze and Stain Liquid
esidue at the defi
ned firing temperatures, which
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Accessories, auxiliaries and equipment
IPS Natural Die Material
The light-curing IPS Natural Die Material simulates the shade of the
prepared tooth and thus is the optimum basis for true-to-nature
shade match with the oral situation during fabrication of the allceramic restorations. The IPS Natural Die Material Kit comprises
9 shades. The shade arrangement was newly designed. The
assortment contains all the shade variants necessary for the
fabrication of life-like all-ceramic restorations.
New items in the assortment are as follows:
– 1 shade for the imitation of bleached preparations (ND1)
– 1 shade for the imitation of intensively shaded secondary dentin
(ND 6)
– 1 shade for the imitation of severely discoloured / devitalized
preparations (ND 9)
The arrangement and designations of the IPS Natural Die shades compared to the IPS Empress Die shades is as follows:
The IPS Sprue Guide helps check the correct sprueing of the objects
essed on the ring base.
to be pr
Delivery form:
– IPS Sprue Guide 100 g
– IPS Sprue Guide 200 g
IPS Empr
The investment ring system is used to sprue the contour
tions. The 100-g investment ring system is used for individual
restorations, whereas the 200-g ring system is suitable for several
single-tooth restorations. Due to the different diameters of the
pr
system is only suitable for materials from the IPS Empress System.
ess Investment Ring System
essed ingots and Alox plungers, the IPS Empr
ed restora-
ess investment ring
St 2
St 3
–
St 8
St 5
–
Delivery form:
– IPS Empress Investment Ring System 100 g
(3x ring base, 3x ring gauge)
– IPS Empress Investment Ring System 200 g
3x ring base, 3x ring gauge)
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IPS Silicone Rings
– IPS Silicone Ring, small, for the IPS Empress and IPS e.max
investment ring system 100 g
– IPS Silicone Ring, big, for the IPS Empress and IPS e.max
investment ring system 200 g
Delivery form:
– IPS Silicone Ring small 100 g
– IPS Silicone Ring big 200 g
IPS Empress Esthetic Speed Investment Material
The phosphate-bonded Esthetic Speed investment material is
suitable for the indication range of IPS Empress Esthetic and is
composed of powder and liquid.
IPS Empress Esthetic Speed investment material helps achieve highquality press results in no time at all. The investment material allows
quick heating and the fabrication of accurately fitting inlays, onlays,
veneers and crowns.
Delivery form:
– 25x 100 g IPS Empress Esthetic Speed Investment Material
Powder
– 1x 0.5 l IPS Empress Esthetic Speed Liquid
IPS PressVEST
Alternatively, the IPS PressVEST investment material can be used. It is
an optimized, phosphate-bonded investment material for the
conventional heating technique (over night) and consists of powder
and liquid. It ensures highly accurate press results and can be used
with the following Ivoclar Vivadent pressed ceramics in the EP 500
EP 600 and EP 600 Combi press furnaces:
– IPS Empress Esthetic
– IPS e.max Press
– IPS e.max ZirPress
– IPS Empress Cosmo
For detailed information on processing please refer to the
IPS PressVEST Instructions for Use.
Delivery form:
IPS PressVEST Investment Material, 2.5 kg
– 25x 100 g IPS PressVEST Investment Material Powder
– 1x 0.5 l IPS PressVest Liquid
IPS PressVEST Investment Material, 5 kg
– 50x 100 g IPS PressVEST Investment Material Powder
– 1x 1 l IPS PressVEST Liquid
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Investment tongs
The investment tongs ensure safe working with the investment
rings. They are used to place the ingots and AlOx plungers into the
investment ring before the press procedure is started.
Delivery form:
– 1x Investment Tongs
IPS UniTray
The IPS UniTray is a universal firing tray that has been designed to
accommodate objects to be fired, or pressed ingots and AlOx
plungers. If the IPS UniTray is used in a ceramic furnace, the
restorations are placed in the furnace using the enclosed metal pins.
Delivery form:
– 1x IPS UniTray
– 3x 4 Metal Pins
IPS Object Fix
IPS Object Fix is an auxiliary firing paste to support all-ceramic
restorations during firing. The paste is used for easier securing of
the restorations on the metal pins of the honey-comb firing tray.
Due to its consistency, IPS Object Fix is easy to apply and convenient
emove after fi
to r
Delivery form:
– 1x 12 g IPS Object Fix
ring.
EP 600/EP 600 Combi
The EP 600 furnace is ideally coordinated with the IPS Empress and
IPS e.max pressed ceramics. The furnace delivers excellent press
results due to the electronic press drive, automatic temperature
calibration, as well as a fast and easy operation by means of the
graphic display and menu controls. The EP 600 Combi is a
combination of a press and ceramic furnace, which unites the
advantages of the EP 600 with those of a high-quality ceramic
furnace. The furnace is ideal for both pressing ceramics of the
IPS Empress and IPS e.max systems and firing layering ceramics,
such as IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer.
Delivery form:
EP 600 Basic Equipment
– EP 600
Power Cor
–
d
EP 600 Combi Basic Equipment
– EP 600
Power Cor
–
d
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Programat®P300
The new Programat P300, which is reduced to the essentials, is an
inspiration due to its cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, it features a
convincing and easy operating concept. A simple menu structure
with clearly arranged symbols guides the user during the application
of the programs. The furnace is equipped in the factory with preset
programs for IPS e.max, IPS d.SIGN, IPS InLine, and the IPS Empress
System and it convinces users with its modern, timeless design.
Delivery form:
rogramat P300 Basic Equipment
P
Programat P300
–
– Power Cord, Vacuum Hose, Calibration Test Package,
Programat Firing Tray Kit
Programat®P500
Optimum firing results for glazing materials, stains, and ceramic
materials can be achieved with the user-friendly Programat P500
ceramic furnace. This new ceramic furnace combines high-tech and
design. The combination of the membrane-sealed keypad and the
large, clearly-arranged graphic display with touch function facilitate
operation. The homogeneous heat emission due to the new muffle
technology, the easy, precise and automatic temperature calibration,
as well as the 300 firing programs make the P500 and indispensable
companion in the laboratory.
Delivery form:
Programat P500 Basic Equipment
– Programat P500
– Power Cord, Vacuum Hose, Calibration Test Package (ATK2),
Programat Firing Tray Kit, USB Download Cable, USB Stick
ogramat
Pr
IPS®Ceramic Etching Gel
IPS Ceramic Etching Gel is used to pr
surfaces on ceramic restorations in the composite cementation
technique. It enhances the bonding effect between the luting
composite and the ceramic surface. IPS Ceramic Etching Gel is
exclusively intended for professional use and must not be applied in
the oral cavity.
Advantages
– Usable in conjunction with most glass-ceramic materials
– No environmental pollution due to neutralization
Contraindications
– Application in the oral cavity
– Enamel etching of natural teeth
– Use in conjunction with oxide ceramics