IPS Empress Direct Filling Material
IPS Empress Direct is a versatile, light-curing nano-hybrid composite material designed for direct restorative procedures in both anterior and posterior regions. Offering excellent aesthetics and durability, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, including Class III, IV, I, II, V cavities, cosmetic corrections, and direct veneers.
Clinical Application:
IPS Empress Direct is ideal for:
- Anterior restorations (Class III, IV cavities)
- Posterior restorations (Class I and II cavities)
- Cervical restorations (Class V, such as root caries, erosion, wedge-shaped defects)
- Cosmetic corrections (e.g., diastema closure, extension of teeth, correction of tooth shape and shade)
- Direct veneers
Product Features:
- Excellent light effect and high translucency
- Natural light effect
- Insensitive to ambient light
- Good X-ray opacity
- Compatible with Tetric Now and other adhesive systems
Parameters Table:
Parameter | Description |
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Manufacturer | Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Liechtenstein |
Product Description | Light-curing, nano-hybrid composite material for direct restorative procedures |
Key Features | Excellent light effect, high translucency, natural light effect, etc. |
Applications | Anterior, posterior, cervical restorations, cosmetic corrections, direct veneers |
Available Shades | 32 different shades in 5 translucency levels |
Package Size | 3g/syringe |
Composition | Dimethacrylates, inorganic fillers, additives, initiators, stabilizers, pigments |
Particle Size Range | 40nm-3000nm |
Mean Particle Size | 550nm |
Contraindications | Difficult-to-isolate areas, patients with allergies to components |
Precautions | Avoid use in moist areas, use protective measures near pulp, etc. |
Available shade options:
Shade Category | Shades |
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Dentin Shades | A1 |
A2 | |
A3 | |
A3.5 | |
A4 | |
IVA5 | |
IVA6 | |
Enamel Shades | A1 |
A2 | |
A3 | |
A3.5 | |
A4 | |
Translucent Shades | Trans 30 |
Trans Opal |