Sculpture® Plus™ Opaques - Pentron Clinical

Paste Opaque
Instructions

Paste Opaques
Table of Contents
An Introduction to Sculpture Plus Opaques Page 2
Indications, Contraindications, Physical Data Page 3
Using the Sculpture ® Curing Light for "Light Only" Cure Page 4
Coping/Framework Preparation Page 5
Sculpture Plus Paste Opaque Technique Page 5
Sculpture Plus Opaque Layering Chart Page 7
Sculpture Plus Opaque Shade Coordination Chart Page 8
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An Introduction to Sculpture ® Plus Opaques
Sculpture Plus Opaques are ideal for use when a doctor or patient desires an
esthetic restoration that provides the familiarity and security of a metal substructure.
Sculpture Plus Opaques are compatible with a wide range of alloys. For
added esthetics, the warm gold color of high gold and SinterKor ® copings provide
a life-like glow to Sculpture Plus composite restorations. Sculpture Plus over metal
restorations yield beautifully natural results as well as all of the benefits of
composite restorations including low wear, high stain resistance and kindness to
opposing dentition.
Sculpture Plus Opaques are dual component paste opaques that provide
exceptional handling and one-coat coverage. The opaques are packaged in
double barrel syringes to keep the shaded base and catalyst separate until ready
for use. Our unique dual tip dispensing caps provided for use with the syringes
prevent cross contamination and minimize waste. The tips are disposable and we
recommend that you use one for each individual syringe. Caps are provided for
the tips to preserve the material and to protect it from ambient light between
use. Both the syringe tips and the caps are keyed to prevent cross contamination.
The Sculpture Plus Opaque Kit
provides you with a full range of
18 body shades to complement our
Sculpture Plus Composite body shades.
Grey and White Modifiers are provided to
customize shades as necessary. Sculpture Plus Opaque
refills are available in Gingival Light and Gingival Dark shades
required for implant cases. Contact Pentron Clinical for further information.
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Sculpture ® Plus Opaques
+ Indications
• Anterior and posterior crowns with metal copings
• Anterior and posterior bridges with metal substructures
• Anterior and posterior metal implants
• 1mm shoulder preparation
• Use of microbeads for added retention on 1-3 surface restorations recommended
+ Contraindications
• Patients with known sensitivity to ingredients in Sculpture Plus materials
• Screw retained implant substructures without custom cast metal abutment
• Knife edge margins
Opaque Bond Strength Chart
Non Precious (Rex ® III)
Precious (Rx C)
SinterKor ® Gold
30.8 MPa
24.0 MPa
19.9 MPa
Composite Physical Properties Chart
Flexural Strength
140 MPa
Flexural Modulus
13.3 GPa
Water Sorption 15.1 µg/mm 3
Solubility 3.1 µg/mm 3
Depth of Cure (mm)
>2 mm
In vivo Projected Wear Rate

Curing Sculpture ® Plus Opaques
Sculpture Plus Opaques and the Opaque Conditioner, used to facilitate the bond between
the opaque layer and the first composite body layer, are light cure materials. Both the
Sculpture Plus Opaques and the Opaque Conditioner do not require exposure to pressure
prior to light cure with pressure. As a result, the time for cure can be reduced by
eliminating the pressure only segment of the cure cycles. The full 8-minute Build-Up and
Final cure cycles are recommended for use once you begin to layer Sculpture Plus
Composites over the opaque layer.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Note:
These instructions are provided
to minimize curing
time to 3 minutes for the
opaques and 2 minutes for
the opaque conditioner.
The full 8-minute cure
cycles may be used without
affecting these materials.
Sculpture Plus Opaques require a 3 minute light
cure in the Final curing cycle of the Sculpture ®
Curing Light. To set the Sculpture Curing Light
to run the proper cure cycle for an opaque cure,
follow these simple steps:
1. Press the "Final" button to select the Final
cure cycle.
2. Press the "Minutes Down" button 5 times
until the cycle time for the "Pressure"
segment displays "0:00." The default
pressure time setting is 5 minutes.
3. The Sculpture Curing Light is now set for a
3 minute light cure in the Final cycle Fig 1.
4. Press the "Start" button to run the cure
cycle.
Sculpture Plus Opaque Conditioner requires a 2
minute light cure in the Build-Up cycle of the
Sculpture Curing Light. To set the Sculpture
Curing Light for this cure follow these steps:
1. Press the "Build-Up" button to select the
Build-Up cure cycle.
2. Press the "Minutes Down" button 5 times
until the cycle time for the "Pressure"
segment displays "0:00." The default
pressure time setting is 5 minutes.
3. Press the "Select" button to switch to the
"Pressure & Light" segment. The default
time for this segment is 3 minutes.
4. Set the "Pressure & Light" segment time to
"2:00" by pressing the "Minutes Down"
button 1 time until the display reads "2:00."
The Sculpture Curing Light is now set for
a 2 minute light cure Fig 1.
5. Press the "Start" button to run the cure
cycle.
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Coping Preparation
Wax & Cast Coping
1. Finish and sandblast a cast alloy framework
with AL 2 O 3 abrasive following standard
procedure and clean with steam or with
isopropyl alcohol in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Note: For 1-3 surface restorations, use micro
beads on your wax pattern for added retention.
Apply micro beads following manufacturer’s
instructions. The use of micro beads is optional
for full coverage restorations.
SinterKor ® Coping
1. Clean the finished SinterKor coping with distilled water in an ultrasonic cleaner for
5 minutes. Do not sandblast SinterKor copings.
2. Prepare the coping for opaque application by applying SinterKor Gold Bonder
bonding agent and firing per the instructions in the SinterKor manual.
Note: After firing, the coping will have a matte finish and is ready for opaque application
Fig. 1
Sculpture ® Plus Paste Opaque Technique
1. When coping is completely cooled and dry,
apply a thin layer of Sculpture Plus Metal
Primer to the surface of the coping using
a disposable brush Fig 2. Close tightly and
refrigerate immediately after use.
Note: Sculpture Plus Metal Primer has a black
cap and dropper tip.
2. Allow Sculpture Plus Metal Primer to dry for
30 seconds, then blow dry with a gentle jet
of air for 3-5 seconds.
3. Dispense the selected shade of Sculpture Plus
Opaque Paste onto a glass slab Fig 3.
Note: The cap for the double barrel syringe is
keyed. Ensure the cap is properly aligned before
replacing to prevent cross contamination.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Sculpture ® Plus Paste Opaque Technique
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
4. Immediately mix the base and catalyst for
approximately 30 seconds until thoroughly
combined Fig 4.
5. Apply a thin layer of Sculpture Plus Opaque
to the surface of the coping with a disposable
brush Fig 5.
Note: Vibration is not required. Sculpture
Plus Opaques will thoroughly mask metal
copings with a single layer application.
6. Light cure in the Sculpture Curing Light,
“Final” cycle for 3 minutes Fig 6.
Note: The cured opaque layer will have a
hard surface finish.
7. Apply a thin layer of Sculpture Plus Opaque
Conditioner over the opaqued coping
using a disposable brush Fig 7. Note:
Sculpture Plus Opaque Conditioner has a
white cap and dropper tip.
8. Light cure in the Sculpture Curing Light
“Build-up” cycle for 2 minutes.
9. The restoration is now ready for Sculpture
Plus Body and Incisal Build-up. Use the
layering technique and incisals per the
instructions on page 6 for Sculpture Plus
restorations over metal. Refer to the
Sculpture Plus Composite Instruction
Manual for details on handling, curing and
polishing techniques.
Note: Cover the opaqued coping with a
minimum 0.75mm thickness of Sculpture Plus
Composites.
Fig. 7
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Sculpture ® Plus Opaque Layering Chart
Note: The composite layering technique for Sculpture Plus restorations over metal is
different than the metal-free technique detailed in the Sculpture Plus Composite
Instructions. The layering technique illustrated below has been developed to maximize
the esthetics of Sculpture Plus restorations over metal.
Standard Technique
Modified Technique
Metal Coping Body Opaque
Incisal
Transparent Incisal*
* The addition of transparent incisal creates a “halo” effect at the incisal edge.
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Opaque/Body/Incisal Coordination Guide
Opaque/
Body
Incisal
Opaque/
Body
Incisal
Opaque/
Body
Incisal
Opaque/
Body
Incisal
A0 I-7 B0 I-7 C-1 I-7 D2 I-7
A1 I-7 B1 I-7 C-2 I-7 D3 I-8
A2 I-7 B2 I-7 C-3 I-8 D4 I-7
A3 I-7 B3 I-7 C-4 I-8
A3.5 I-8 B4 I-8
A4 I-7
Note: Sculpture ® Plus Transparent Incisal (I-T) may be used for every shade
All Sculpture Plus composite shades can be used as modifiers and may be
combined in a variety of ways to achieve desired results.
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