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Amber Press Ingots Product Showcase
1.Introduction
Amber Press Ingots are used in full ceramic dental restorations. These materials are popular for their balance of translucency, strength, and color options, making them ideal for aesthetic and functional restorations such as crowns, veneers, and inlays. With multiple translucency levels available, Amber Press Ingots can be tailored to meet a variety of clinical needs.
2. Chemical Composition
Amber Press Ingots are composed of several key elements that ensure both their aesthetic and mechanical properties:
SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide): 58.5%-72.5%
Li₂O (Lithium Oxide): 13%-15%
K₂O (Potassium Oxide): 3%-5%
Other Oxides: 7.5%-25%
This combination of oxides allows the ingots to achieve the desired optical and physical characteristics that make them suitable for long-term dental use.
3. Physical Characteristics
Amber Press Ingots possess specific physical properties that enhance their performance in dental restorations:
Density: 2.4-2.6g/cm³
CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 25-500°C): (8.5-11)×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹
Vickers Hardness: 5400±400 MPa
Chemical Solubility After Sintering: Less than 100 μg/cm²
Pressing Temperature: 910-920°C
These properties make Amber Press Ingots resistant to wear and highly durable, ensuring a long-lasting restoration.
4. Translucency Options and Available Sizes
Amber Press Ingots are available in different translucency options, each suited to specific clinical situations:
HT (High Translucency): Suitable for aesthetic restorations with high natural enamel transparency.
LT (Low Translucency): Provides more opacity for restorations where transparency is less of a concern.
MO (Medium Opacity): Offers a balance between translucency and opacity for certain restorative needs.
Size Translucency Pieces/Box Available Shades
D13×10 HT 10 pcs A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, BL1, BL2, BL3
LT 10 pcs A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, BL1, BL2, BL3
MO 10 pcs MO1
These translucency levels and shades allow dental professionals to choose the best match for the patient’s natural teeth.
5. Advantages of Amber Press Ingots
Amber Press Ingots provide several important advantages for dental restorations:
Natural Aesthetic Result: The material’s lifelike color and translucency ensure that the restoration blends well with the surrounding teeth.
Chemical Stability: Amber Press Ingots are chemically stable, meaning they maintain their structure and appearance in the challenging environment of the mouth.
Ease of Machining: The material is easy to cut and shape, making it more efficient for technicians to work with, and extending the life of milling tools.
Fast and Simple Crystallization: The ingots have a straightforward crystallization process, saving time during fabrication.
Color Matching Capability: The material's ability to shift color slightly after pressing helps to achieve a more accurate match with natural teeth.
6. Applications of Amber Press Ingots
Amber Press Ingots are widely used in the following types of dental restorations:
Crowns: The high translucency of Amber Press makes it ideal for full ceramic crowns, providing strength without sacrificing aesthetics.
Veneers: The material’s color options allow for natural-looking veneers that enhance the patient’s smile.
Inlays and Onlays: Amber Press is suitable for filling cavities or replacing lost tooth structure with its reliable mechanical properties.
7. Recommended Pressing Procedures
To achieve the best results with Amber Press Ingots, it is important to follow the recommended pressing procedure. Below is the standard process for pressing the ingots:
| Investment Ring System | Preheating Temperature (°C) | Heat Rate (°C/min) | Pressing Temperature (°C) | Hold Time (min) | Ejection Rate (μm/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System B | 700 | 60 | 910-913 | 15 | 250 |
By adhering to these guidelines, dental technicians can ensure that the final restoration meets the necessary standards in terms of fit, strength, and aesthetics.
8. Step-by-Step Usage Instructions
Here is a step-by-step guide to using Amber Press Ingots in a typical dental restoration process:
Preparation: Begin with a wax-up of the desired restoration shape.
Wax-up: Shape the wax model to reflect the final restoration.
Sprueing: Attach sprues to the wax-up for material flow during pressing.
Investing: Place the wax-up into the investment ring, filling it with investment material to create a mold.
Preheating: Preheat the investment ring in preparation for the pressing phase.
Pressing: Heat and press the Amber Press Ingots using the recommended parameters.
Divesting: After pressing, carefully remove the investment material to reveal the pressed restoration.
Crown Detachment: Detach the restoration from the sprues.
Removal of Reaction Layer: Polish the restoration to remove the thin reaction layer left from pressing.
Layering or Glazing: Depending on the case, apply layering or glazing techniques to finalize the restoration and ensure it blends with the patient's natural teeth.
9. Conclusion
Amber Press Ingots offer a reliable and versatile solution for dental restorations, from crowns to veneers and inlays. With their flexible translucency options, durable composition, and straightforward processing, they are a solid choice for achieving natural-looking and long-lasting restorations. Dental professionals can rely on Amber Press Ingots to deliver quality results while ensuring patient satisfaction.
For any further inquiries or information about Amber Press Ingots, please reach out to our team.
