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DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, APRIL-JUNE 2023
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used, die lining and firing support (Figure 14). a neutral try-in paste (Vita Adiva Oxy-Prevent) and Vita Adiva sys-
In Figure 15, we see the result of the first firing. Note the cor- tematics for cementation. Then, after isolation by a rubber dam, we
rect position of the contrasting opalescent mamelon masses on the etched the ceramic restorations using 5% hydrofluoric acid gel (Vita
incisal margin. Figure 16 shows the detail of the lateral incisor. Adiva Cera-Etch) and the tooth surface using phosphoric acid in
Finally, we find the shape and surface textures adapted to the 37% gel (Vita Adiva Tooth Etch).
patient's individuality (Figure 17). In Figure 18, we note the Next, the ceramic restorations were again etched with 37% phos-
incisal and palatal margin adaptation details. In Figure 19, we see phoric acid (Vita Adiva Tooth Etch), thoroughly washed, and soaked in
the polished and finished work still placed on the refractory materi- 97% pure alcohol in ultrasound. Next, we brushed the inner surface of
al and the finished Vita Lumex AC veneers ready for delivery to the the restorations with a ceramic-specific substance (Vita Adiva C Prime)
clinician in Figure 20. Finally, Figure 21 shows us the finished and applied the adhesive system to the tooth surface (Vita T-Bond).
case of the veneers. The ceramic veneers were delivered approxi- Finally, we cemented the veneers using a neutral-coloured dual-curing
mately a week after impression taking. First, we did a try-in by using cement (Vita F-Cem), ideal for restorations of this type.
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