Pressable ceramics

Objectives
• Identify the basic concept of pressable ceramics.
• Enumerate different types.
• Describe step by step its fabrications
 Pressable ceramics technique

Also called injection molded glass ceramic,

• lost wax technique
• Wax pattern, spruing, investing, burn out
• Ceramic ingots
• Pressing

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 Pressable ceramics technique

Leucite based Lithium disilicate

(IPS empress I) (IPS empress II)
(IPS Empress
(IPS E-max )
Esthetic

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 Pressable ceramics technique
A- Leucite based (IPS empress I):
• Contain more leucite crystal (38- 40%).
• Leucite crystals provide reinforcing phase.
• Strength 160- 180 Mpa.

Technique:
• Impression ➔ cast ➔ wax pattern ➔
spruing ➔ Investing ➔ mold ➔
Injection under pressure and temperature.

• Staining , Cut back, Layering.

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 Pressable ceramics technique
A- Leucite based (IPS empress I):

Feldspathic porcelain IPS Empress I

Leucite content 15-20% 38-40%

Microstructure

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 Pressable ceramics technique
A- Leucite based (IPS empress I):
Indication:
1. Inlays

2. Onlays

3. Single anterior crowns

4. Premolar crowns

5. Veneers

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 Pressable ceramics technique
B- Lithium disilicate based (IPS empress II) (IPS e-max )

• Lithium disilicate crystals (Li2Si2O5)

• Flexural strength 350-400 Mpa.
• Fluorapetite veneering ceramic

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 Pressable ceramics technique
B- Lithium disilicate based (IPS empress II) (IPS e-max )

Indication:
1. Inlays.
2. Onlays.
3. Veneers.
4. Single crowns (Anterior & Posterior).
5. Short span anterior Bridge

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 Pressable ceramics technique
B- Lithium disilicate based (IPS empress II) (e-max ingot)
IPS e-max

HT ingots LT ingots MO ingots HO ingots Impulse

High Low Medium High ingots
translucency translucency Opacity Opacity Value,Opal

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 Pressable ceramics technique
B- Lithium disilicate based (IPS empress II) (e-max ingot)
HT ingots • Small restoration (e.g. inlay and onlay)
(high translucency) • Chameleons effect more esthetic
LT ingots • Large restoration (e.g. anterior and
(low translucency) posterior crown)
MO ingots • Framework on vital and slightly discolored
(Medium Opacity) tooth
HO ingots • Frame work on sever discolored tooth or
(high Opacity) titanium abutment
Impulse ingots
• Thin veneer, veneer and single crown
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 Pressable ceramics technique
Gingiva ingots
• These two ingots facilitate the fabrication of the gingival portion
of the restoration, especially in large (implant-retained)
restorations, since the material does not shrink and the number of
ceramic firings can be reduced.

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 Construction technique:

1. Die preparation
2. Wax pattern & spruing
3. Investing
4. Burn out
5. Pressing
6. Divesting
7. Sprue removal & finishing
8. Staining, or veneering

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 Die preparation

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 Wax pattern

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 Spruing

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 Wax pattern & spruing

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 Investing

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 Investing

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 Burn out

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 Pressing

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 Divesting

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 Divesting

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 sprue removal

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 Staining

External characterization

1. Staining technique: By applying surface

staining.

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 Layering

1. Layering technique: Construction of a ceramic coping by the press technique

then the full contour of the restoration will be constructed by conventional
ceramic.

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 Layering

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 Layering

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 Layering

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 Cut back technique

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 Cut back technique

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• Compare & contrast between IPS Empress I & IPS Empress II?

• What is the best Pressable ceramic ingot for a small in-lay restoration?
 References
• Handout lecture.

• Contemporary fixed prosthodontics 5th ed, 2016 Chapter 25.

Thank You
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