DC Ceram - the new product line
DC Ceram is the latest addition to the already established ceramay product lines Authentic and Pulse.
Some of the same basic components that show the fluorescence and opalescence of natural teeth are
being used once again. Spherical opalescent demixing regions (30 -300µm) refract and scatter the
incoming light.
conceptArt – the stain paste for zirconium oxide and lithium disilicate
Used for the stain technique or for individual characterization as “internal stains”. These stains require
little effort to achieve excellent results for pressed, milled or hand layered ceramic. The consistency is
matched to the respective area of application which means thus staining of shades with lower viscosity,
results in a more dimensional and homogeneous appearance after firing. The rich consistency of the
modifier makes it easier for the technician to create a more targeted characterization of the ceramic.
conceptArt – the fluorescent stain paste
Compared to classic stains, fluorescent stains have
a huge advantage. The fluorescent components
operate to amplify light.
This means the conceptArt stains will retain their
light optical appearance (similar to that of a
natural tooth) even in relatively dark areas of the
mouth cavity.
Another advantage to the conceptArt fluorescent
stains is that graying does not occur.
The Shades
Our shades are named after the Vita Shade system A,B,C and D. Mainly added in the cervical area
of the tooth up to the tooth equator they provide the ceramic restoration with a chromatic basic shade.
The intensity is controlled by the quantity applied and the shade is defined by the numbers 1 - 4. In
contrast to the modifier or value stains the technician stays within the same color group if applied too
strongly or too weak, without changing the basic shade of the ceramic restoration. The consistency of
the conceptArt shades is set up so dimensional staining will be no problem and the sometimes
“spotty” looking stain after firing is now a thing of the past.
The Value
The value refers to the brightness of the natural
tooth. Bleach shades are the brightest, grey or
transparent teeth are the lowest value. But also
specific areas of natural teeth appear bright and
therefore they are made out of fluorescent materials.
In the fluorescent stains the brightness is controlled
by the quantity of fluorescent particles in the porcelain stain and the optical color control. Gray or
dark blue applied in the incisal area suggests a
light transmission, less bright (similar to glass). A
whiter area, less blue, creates the impression of a
shiny bright body (similar to snow in sunlight). In
this case the brightness is very high. conceptArt
offers 7 value based stains that help with simple
changes and adjustments to the overall value of
your restoration.
The Modifier
Changes to the color of a tooth area are made
with the modifier stains. They are pure colors and
not bound to a color group. With their more
stable consistency they are recommended for
enamel craze lines or occlusal abrasive areas.
Shade Stains
Shade A
For the individual characterization of the shade group A. The color intensity depends on the
used amount of the shade. For use in the cervical and occlusal area.
Shade B
For the individual characterization of the shade group B. The color intensity depends on the
used amount of the shade. For use in the cervical and occlusal area.
Shade C
For the individual characterization of the shade group C. The color intensity depends on the
used amount of the shade. For use in the cervical and occlusal area.
Shade D
For the individual characterization of the shade group D. The color intensity depends on the
used amount of the shade. For use in the cervical and occlusal area.
Value Stains
White
Raises the brightness extremely, brightening of the cusp tips, internal effects
Vanilla
Raises the brightness, internal application in the center of the porcelain,
to brighten up the tooth body and cusp tips
Smoke
Lowers the value extremely, creates optical depth (less than grey- blue) and the
illusion of transparence
Violet
Reduces the value, very soft effects of translucence,
for the mesial and distal portion of the molar and bicuspid (premolar)
Grey - Blue Lowers the brightness very much,
creates a strong optical depth (stronger than smoke),
areas of use: incisal, approximal, mesial and distal
Green
Lowers the value, in the body area of bleach colors
Black
Lowers the value extremely, to mix in with other stains,
characterization in the central occlusal fossa
Modifier Stains
Yellow
For individual characterization in the cervical,
occlusal and in the body area of the restoration.
Orange
As effect color for modification
- in the incisal area
- for occlusal parts of premolar and molar
Khaki
For characterization of:
- cervical areas (more translucency than shades)
- occlusal parts of premolar and molar
Dark brown For characterization of:
- central fossa
- enamel craze lines (in combination with white)
- interproximal and cervical areas
ceramay
®
dentalceramics
Posterior Onlays pressed and stained
Years ago it was still unthinkable to manufacture crowns and bridges out of a single porcelain ingot
without any further porcelain application and to stain it so that it would meet the high esthetic
demand of dentists as well as patients. Modern stains with their optical properties can get really
close to the interplay of the light in the natural dentition.
Fluorescent shades and stains are
the carrier of success in the stain
technique because they copy
nearly perfectly even in darker
regions of the mouth the chromatic and brilliant characteristics of
the fluorescent dentition.
Monika Hampp, Germany
Anterior pressed and stained
Every year, millions of art lovers from all over the world flock to mu-seums to admire the beauty of
paintings. Chinese porcelain, painted about 2000 years ago, up to the pieces of the manufacture
today in Meissen or Nymphenburg, stand for their high art to give life to the “white gold”.
Dental Technology, should in my
opinion use this artform of staining
as an inspiration for high quality
craftsmanship and no longer compromise in the manufacturing of
dental restorations.
Giovanni Montironi, Italien
Zubler VARIO 200 / VARIO 300 / VARIO PRESS 300.e
Start temp.
Pre - dry
in °C
in min
Shade / Stain
450
Glaze
450
Closing
time
Final temp.
in min
Heat
rate
Hold
time
Vacuum
in °C/min
in °C
3:00
3:00
35- 45
3:00
3:00
Start temp.
Pre - dry
in °C
in min
Closing
time
450
450
3:00
3:00
Opening
time
750
1:00
yes
3:00 -5:00
35- 45
740
1:00
no
3:00 -5:00
Final temp.
in °C/min
in °C
Hold
time
Vacuum
in min
Heat
rate
Cool
rate
3:00
3:00
35- 45
35- 45
750
740
1:00
1:00
yes
no
35 -45*
35 -45*
Final temp.
in °C/min
in °C
Hold
time
Vacuum
in min
Heat
rate
Opening
time
3:00
3:00
35- 45
35- 45
750
740
1:00
1:00
yes
no
in min
in min
Zubler VARIO 200ZR
Shade / Stain
Glaze
*
in min
°C/min
Depending on the dimension of the ZrO2 restoration to be layered
All other ovens
Shade / Stain
Glaze
Start temp.
Pre - dry
in °C
in min
450
450
-
Closing
time
in min
in min
3:00 -5:00
3:00 -5:00
DC Ceram conceptArt
-
4x
7x
4x
1x
1x
Shades (3g) - in paste
Value Stains (3g) - in paste
Modifier Stains (3g) - in paste
Glaze (4g)
Liquid (25ml)
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dentalceramics
company
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Phone
Fax +49(0)731-9380 777 13
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Option:
- Ceramic Spray Glaze (120ml)
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concept
Stains
for Lithium Disilicate glass ceramic
and Zirconium oxide
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