Manual

GRADIA gum shades

GC GRADIA gum shades Build-up: Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Apply wax separator (MULTISEP) to the master die

(e. g. FUJIROCK EP).

Wax-up and contour the crowns and the gingival tissues.

1.1. Lingual view of the wax-up.

1.2. Prepare a lingual silicone index using EXAFLEX

PUTTY Type.

2. Cut back the wax and apply a thin layer of ADHESIVE II

for RETENTION BEADS II SSS to the retention area. Let

the surface dry and become tacky.

Sprinkle a layer of RETENTION BEADS II SSS evenly over

wax surface.

Sprue and invest using phosphate-bonded investment

and cast in the normal manner.

2.1 Lingual view

2.2 Sandblast retention area with clean 50-110 μm alumi-

num oxide.

Apply oil-free, dry air to clean the metal frame.

4. Apply a layer of GRADIA FOUNDATION OPAQUE care-

fully to the retention area using a clean, flat brush. At this

point, apply the opaque material a little further cervically,

taking into account the transitional contact area with the

gum tissue to be reproduced.

4. Composite veneer build-up with GC GRADIA

4.1. Apply GRADIA OPAQUE, considering the crown

length.

3. Apply one layer of METALPRIMER II to the retention area

using a clean brush.

Allow to dry for a few seconds.

3. Bonding

Light cure: 1 min LABOLIGHT LV-III.

1. Wax-up

2. Metal Framework