Wash Opaque is available in both paste and powder forms, which is used as the first layer of a PFM restoration to mask the metallic colour and enhance the bonding of the porcelain to the metal framework.

An oxidation firing is helpful to remove organic contaminations. The oxide layer which is formed during the firing can give an insight as to what degree the alloy surface has a shrinkage porosity. Follow the recommendations and instructions of the alloy manufacturer for oxidation firing and subsequent steps. It is important to note from a…

NPM alloy frameworks present a challenge of heavy oxide formation, which, even though helps chemical bonding, in excessive amounts will prevent necessary wetting by the ceramic. Therefore, when working with NPM alloy frameworks formation of oxides should be avoided so that a perfect ceramic to framework bond can be achieved.

Our British-made ceramic systems have been created to replicate nature, layer-by-layer and blend in with dentition by selecting natural, high-quality ingredients and processing them together to form a unique blend with mechanical and life-like optical properties. Elegant Dent’s porcelains are not only user-friendly but price-friendly too.