Table 1: Comparison of Pressable Ceramics – Digits and Numbers
| Item Name | Flexural Strength (MPa) | Package Quantity | Size (cc) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC Initial™ LiSi Press | 450 | 5/Pkg | 3 | 750 |
| GC Initial™ IQ – Lustre Paste NF Liquids | N/A | 1 | 8 | 100 |
| Custom Peg Putty II | N/A | 3/Pkg | 12 | 170 |
| Disposable Plungers for Use with e.max Ingots | N/A | 50/Pkg | N/A | 55 |
| GC Initial™ IQ, Lustre Paste NF Set | N/A | 1 | N/A | 290 |
| TriVest Disposable Plunger | N/A | 50/Pkg | N/A | 60 |
| Cerpress SL™ AIOx Plungers | N/A | 2/Pkg | N/A | 80 |
| Cerpress SL™ High Translucent | N/A | 5/Vial | N/A | 100 |
| Cerpress SL™ High Opacity Ingots | N/A | 5/Vial | N/A | 110 |
| GC Initial™ IQ – One Body, Layering Over Metal Powder Refills | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1300 |
Table 2: Comparison of Pressable Ceramics – Important Features
| Item Name | Features | Compatible with | Application | Chemical Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC Initial™ LiSi Press | – Unsurpassed Flexural Strength <br>- Rich, warm and bright colors with excellent fluorescence <br>- Virtually no reaction layer when divested <br>- Lower chemical solubility than other leading brands | GC Initial LiSi veneering ceramic and GC Initial™ Lustre Pastes NF | Pressing ceramics | Low |
| GC Initial™ IQ – Lustre Paste NF Liquids | – Creates color depth and lifelike translucency with a single paint-on application <br>- Optimal match to both “low” and “high” CTE range <br>- Thicker application compared to conventional stains and glazes <br>- Fine thixotropic property for easy and exact applications | Almost all types of dental ceramic | Painting on ceramics | N/A |
| Custom Peg Putty II | – Soft creamy consistency – not firm or sticky <br>- Can form to very small areas creating a solid matrix <br>- Stable up to 1926°C/3500°F | All ceramic restorations; i.e. pressable ceramics (Cerpress SL), porcelain laminates, porcelain jacket crowns, AIOx crowns, porcelain fused to gold crowns | Repairing cracked pressable ceramic restorations | N/A |
| Disposable Plungers for Use with e.max Ingots | – Offers a uniform cooling rate between the mold and the plunger, eliminating the thermal shock that occurs with ALOX plungers that can lead to cracks in pressed restorations | Any type of pressable ceramic system | Pressing ceramics | N/A |
| GC Initial™ IQ, Lustre Paste NF Set | – Creates color depth and lifelike translucency with a single paint-on application <br>- Optimal match to both “low” and “high” CTE range <br>- Thicker application compared to conventional stains and glazes <br>- Fine thixotropic property for easy and exact applications | Almost all types of dental ceramic | Painting on ceramics | N/A |
Top 10 Ceramic Miscellaneous Supplies in Dentistry
1. GC Initial™ LiSi Press – Ingot by GC America Inc
GC Initial™ LiSi Press is a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic with HDM technology. It has unsurpassed flexural strength (450 MPa) and unparalleled esthetics.
- Rich, warm, and bright colors with excellent fluorescence
- Virtually no reaction layer when divested
- Cleaner presses
- Low abrasion and wear resistant
- Optimized to be used with the proven GC Initial LiSi veneering ceramic and GC Initial™ Lustre Pastes NF
- Seamless learning curve
- Lower chemical solubility than other leading brands
- Material and color stability after repeated firing
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2. GC Initial™ IQ – Lustre Paste NF Liquids
GC Initial™ IQ Lustre Pastes NF (New Formula) are 3-dimensional ceramic pastes developed to create color depth and lifelike translucency with a single paint-on application.
- With an optimal match to both the “low” and “high” CTE range, they are compatible with almost all types of dental ceramic
- Thicker application compared to conventional stains and glazes
- Fine thixotropic property for easy and exact applications
3. Custom Peg Putty II
Custom Peg Putty II is an instant refractory material designed to create custom firing pegs for all-ceramic restorations, i.e., pressable ceramics (Cerpress SL), porcelain laminates, porcelain jacket crowns, AIOx crowns, porcelain fused to gold crowns to prevent discoloration during firing.
- Soft creamy consistency – not firm or sticky Used as an investment to repair cracked pressable ceramic restorations.
- Can form very small areas creating a solid matrix.
- Remains stable to 1926°C/3500°F
Contains: 3 (12 cc) Syringes
Package Quantity: 3/Pkg
Size: 12cc
4. Disposable Plungers for Use with e.max Ingots
Vacalon Disposable Plungers are designed to work with any type of pressable ceramic system. Plungers are made with a refractory material similar to that of the investment used to make your pressable mold. This offers a uniform cooling rate between the mold and the plunger, eliminating the thermal shock that occurs with ALOX plungers that can lead to cracks in pressed restorations.
- Easy to use – press, extract restoration and throw the rest away
- Pre-fired for easy use and added strength
- Packaged in durable packaging that protects the plungers from damage
- Economically priced
- Made in the USA
5. GC Initial™ IQ, Lustre Paste NF Set
GC Initial™ IQ Lustre Pastes NF (New Formula) are 3-dimensional ceramic pastes developed to create color depth and lifelike translucency with a single paint-on application.
- With an optimal match to both the “low” and “high” CTE range, they are compatible with almost all types of dental ceramic
- Thicker application compared to conventional stains and glazes
- Fine thixotropic property for easy and exact applications
6. TriVest Disposable Plunger
TriVest Disposable Plunger is rounded on both ends for bidirectional pressing and is for 13 mm applications. It possesses superior strength and smoothness.
Package Quantity: 50/Pkg
7. Cerpress SL™ AIOx Plungers
Cerpress SL™ AIOx Plungers are a part of the Cerpress SL™ Pressable Ceramic System.8
Package Quantity: 2/Pkg
8. Cerpress SL™ High Translucent by A.D.S. Inc
Cerpress SL™ High Translucent Ingots have approximately 28% opacity. These pressable ingots are used when a light prep color is indicated or with inlays and onlays to reflect the inner tooth color. They are used for darker shades or in the posterior region when the prep color and amount of light are less significant.
9. Cerpress SL™ High Opacity Ingots by A.D.S. Inc
Cerpress SL™ High Opacity Ingots have an opacity level of approximately 85%. These ingots were developed for masking very dark preps, post and core situations, and tetracycline-stained teeth.
10. GC Initial™ IQ – One Body, Layering Over Metal Powder Refills
GC Initial™ IQ One Body, Layering-Over-Metal (LOM) system is a true 1 powder-built ceramic that doesn’t compromise aesthetics.
- Crown buildup with only 1 powder allows full attention to shaping and function
- Fast reproduction of standard Vita® shades, following the paint by numbers. With Lustre Pastes
- Total compatibility with the existing MC/Initial range and many alloys
- Saves time and increases productivity by using 1 powder
- Can be used as an excellent starter module for new ceramists
