January 2016 


STUMP SHADE NEEDED for ZIRCONIA CROWNS  
A few years ago, labs had only one option of zirconia material - It was a bright, opaque material used mainly for posterior crowns.

To achieve higher esthetics, the market has evolved now to offer more translucent zirconia materials. 
So now ...

ALL zirconia restorations
require a stump shade, please.

Just like you already provide a stump shade for e.max� restorations!  Your patient's stump shade will be the determining factor in selecting the zirconia material best suited for his or her crown. 

Zirconia products needing stump shades include ALL anterior or posterior applications - even 2nd molars:
  • Lava™ (zirconia coping with layered porcelain)
  • Monolithic Zirconia (no layered porcelain)
  • Esthetic Monolithic Zirconia (layered porcelain on facial/buccal)
It is very important to take the stump shade immediately after prepping - before the tooth becomes dehydrated. If post build-ups or root canals exist in the same area and the stump shades vary, use a flowable composite to block out the darkness and match the adjacent stump. Avoid using a composite that is too bright or dark, as it will be difficult to match.



If you have any questions about stump shades or any of these zirconia restorations, please call Karen or Jennifer at (800) 955-1051.
Questions?
 
 
 
Call Hal at the lab anytime
at (800) 955-1051
or after hours on his cell:
(254) 717-0700
    Hal Jones, Owner 
      
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