CLEAR TRANSLUCENT (CL-O)
THIS KIT CONTAINS one clear translucent powder: CL-O. While the use of clear porcelain can add to the beauty of a restoration, it should be used with caution. Clear used on the interproximal area will allow too much light to transmit into the mouth. When used as an overlay or in segments in the incisal area, it can help create a more translucent and vital crown. However, if too much is used, the crown will be lower in value and will not look natural.
CRACK LINER
“CRACK LINER” IS ANOTHER unique power found in the Make Up Kit. It was developed specifically for creating the appearance of a crack or check line found in a tooth. It should be mixed with the Universal Liquid to a very thin consistency. Application of the Crack Liner is achieved by building a vertical wall of Enamel, perpendicular to the labial surface of the Enamel. It is important that this wall be very wet to prevent the Crack Liner from being drawn in, or absorbed by the enamel. This would result in a washed out crack or a milky stripe in the porcelain after firing. Using the make-up brush, saturate the bristles with the Universal Liquid. Using one side of the flattened brush, draw the brush tip through the Crack Liner. Be careful not to pick up too much; the smaller the amount used, the more subtle the crack will appear. If a darker crack is desired, add a little Make Up stain or IN Nova to the Crack Liner. Another mass of Enamel can be used to “sandwich” in the Crack Liner. The intensity of the crack can be controlled by the choice of Enamels used with the Crack Liner. If a faint check line is desired, use a more opacious enamel like S-59, or SI-04. If a more intense crack is desired then use a more translucent enamel like TI-4, or CL-O.
DENTIN
THE CREATION Dentin shades, A-1 through D-4, have been manufactured to perfectly match the Vita Shade Guide. Because of the opacity level and chroma of the Creation powders, it is possible to work with a thinner layer of material than is recommended with other brands of dentin powders. This is an advantage when there is minimal reduction on a restoration. When possible, use between 0.5mm and 0.7mm of Dentin. Experience will dictate when and where to modify the thickness.
ENAMELS
THE CREATION KIT comes with four (4) standard enamels: S-57, S-58, S-59, and S-60. These enamels express only value, white to grey. They can be used in various concentrations to achieve different effects.
S-57 — Highest Value (Whitest)
S-58 — High Value
S-59 — Medium Value
S-60 — Lowest Value (Greyest)
Understanding the concept of value offers a choice as to which enamel to use in different situations. For example, S-57 (highest value) can be used on the ridges or cusp tips of a restoration to brighten the area. Another would be to use S-60 (lowest value) on a light shade like A-2, which would create a greyer incisal effect. Experience will tell a ceramist which enamels are appropriate to achieve the desired effect.
FÜLL
OPAQUE
(Fill Opaque)
Creation's Füll Opaque is used to fill hollow pontics. It should be used as follows:
- Use Creation Opaque Liquid with Füll Opaque
- Vibrate into hollow pontic
- If possible, cut the condensed material to control shrinkage towards the framework
- Fire first application according to your first opaque cycle
- Fire a second application (to fill in shrinkage) according to your second opaque cycle
- Apply either Creapast or Creation powder opaques over framework as usual
GLAZE POWDER (GL)
THE KIT CONTAINS one bottle of Glaze Powder. To achieve the ultimate result during the glaze bake, it is recommended that the restoration be given a low natural glaze. It should then be polished with pumice and a felt wheel. Brass polish may be added to increase the luster and translucency. However, there are times when a surface glaze powder can be used. Using the Glaze Powder as a carrying agent mixed with stains will allow the stains to fuse slightly below the fi nished surface of the crown. This will prevent the stains from wearing off during polishing. Mixing the Glaze Powder with Dentin or Enamel will also reduce the temperature at which these powders fi re. Using 5% to 15% of Glaze Powder should reduce the overall temperature enough to allow for fusion of an add-on. During glaze, for example, adding onto a contact can be achieved by mixing 10% Glaze Powder to Enamel S-59 to create an add-on mixture.
ILLUSION
IN ADDITION TO THE TINTS found in the Make-Up Kit, there are two (2) additional powders that are unique to the Creation Porcelain System: “Illusion” and “Crack Liner.” “Illusion” is not a surface stain, but a modifier that can be used to help lower the value of a restoration. “Illusion” was named because of its ability to create the illusion of depth to help solve the following problem: often, there is insufficient reduction in the incisal one-third of an anterior tooth. This creates a problem, as the coping is not covered enough to hide the opaque fully. The opaque shines through the Dentin and Enamel, raising the value. The use of “Illusion” in this area will reduce the value enough to make the ceramic look translucent.
A strict procedure for the application of “Illusion” is important. First, mix the “Illusion” with the Universal Liquid. By mixing this way, it will be easier to perceive the amount being applied. Apply a very small amount of “Illusion” at the incisal onethird, the area at the top of the coping and toward the incisal. Be careful not to apply too much. You should be able to see a very, faint violet/grey hue. If dark violet is seen, too much is being used. The Illusion is the lowest maturing material in the porcelain system. If too much is applied, it will crack or tear at firing. If used correctly, it can enhance your ability to create restorations with perceived depth.
IN NOVA
IN NOVA is a unique porcelain modifi er. It is more than just a stain or tint. It is a modifi er with fl uorescence. It is one of the most fluorescent materials in the “CREATION PORCELAIN” system. The IN NOVA Kit consists of ten (10) different shades.
IN-1 Melon |
IN-2 Rose |
All porcelains are manufactured from metal oxides. These oxides stop light from transmitting into the porcelain, casting a shadow on everything they cover. IN NOVA solves this problem. Its high level of fl uorescence compensates for shadowing. IN NOVA is a very intense, universal modifi er that can be used with any of the Creation powders, including the Shoulder Porcelains, Dentins, or Enamels. It should not be used with, or on the opaque layers, since this might result in the framework showing through in high UV light concentrations. It is not a surface stain either, it is for internal use only, and its application depends on the effect needed.
IN NOVA should be mixed with Universal or IN NOVA Liquid to a thick consistency and can be applied straight to the build up, as in the “wet stain” technique. However, this method, while effective, can lead to very intense coloring. At fi rst, it is best to mix a very small amount of the IN NOVA powder to the powder of choice (i.e. Dentin or Enamel). Start with about 5% IN NOVA for subtle coloring. Mix thoroughly and apply to the areas where extra chroma is needed. If the mixture is applied very wet there will be a softer dispersion of color.
MAKE IN POWDERS (MI)
Make-In powders were developed primarily to create mamelon effects
in the incisal area of anterior teeth. There are six different Make-In
powders:
| MI-61 IVORY MI-62 LEMON MI-63 HONEY-YELLOW |
MI-64 FLAMINGO MI-65 GOLD MI-66 OLIVE |
These powders are high in opacity and chroma. Therefore, it's best
to dilute the Make-Ins with Dentin at a ratio of one-to-one. Mix the
Make-In powder with the Universal liquid to more easily perceive its
color and intensity during application. A very thin wash underneath
the Enamel layer will create the desired effect. If the mamelon is
too strong, use less of the mixture or dilute it with more Dentin. In Nova powders can also be
mixed with the Make-In to enhance the vibrancy of the mamelons.
MAKE UP KIT
THE ”MAKE UP” KIT IS A STAIN KIT consisting of nineteen (19) different kinds of stains. Two (2) bottles of Glaze Powder,
one (1) bottle of Illusion Powder, one (1) bottle of Crack Liner, one (1) stain brush, one (1) bottle of Make Up Liquid, and
one (1) shade guide. The stains themselves are divided into two (2) types: MU/L and MU/M.
MU/M = MAKE UP “INTENSE”
These stains were developed as a surface stain to simulate tartar or plaque, and should not be used internally. Because of
their grain size after fi ring, they should not be used at or near the gingival margin.
| MU/M-91 Red MU/M-92 Yellow MU/M-93 Honey |
MU/M-94 Brown MU/M-95 Dark Brown MU/M-96 Brown Gray |
MU/L = MAKE UP “WATERCOLOR”
These MU/L stains are less intense than the MU/M stains. Because of the grain size and subtle colors, these are ideal for
use both internally to modify during build-up, and externally for shade adjustments before the glaze bake.
| MU/L-71 White MU/L-72 Light Yellow MU/L-73 Orange MU/L-74 Ochre MU/L-75 Medium Brown MU/L-76 Red Brown MU/L-77 Khaki |
MU/L-78
Olive MU/L-79 Gray MU/L-80 Pink MU/L-81 Lilac MU/L-82 Blue MU/L-83 Black |
MODIFYING TRANSLUCENTS: NT & OT
In addition to CL-O, two other translucent powders in the Creation system that are very popular are NT and OT. These can be used individually or in combination with other Enamels to achieve various effects.
Neutral Translucent
(NT)
Neutral translucent is, as its name suggests, a translucent material.
It can be used by itself to create a brighter translucent effect or
mixed with other enamels at different ratios to make those enamels
more translucent. For example, 80% S-58 mixed with 20% NT will create
a bright enamel with increased translucency.
Opalescent Translucent
(OT)
OT can help create a natural-looking opalescent effect. Opalescence
is one phenomenon of light. Generally, we notice this effect in the
incisal area of a tooth. Since the blue tones are the colors reflected
in opalescence, OT should not be used as an overlay. This could lead
to a lowering of a crown's value. A small amount of OT may be used
on the mesial and distal incisal edges to create vitality.
NECK TRANSLUCENT (HT)
THE NECK TRANSLUCENT powders can be used in the cervical area as well as in other areas of a restoration. The name
“Neck Translucent,” is derived from the rich translucent color we often see in the neck area of the natural teeth. They can
create subtle nuances of color depending upon where they are placed in the build-up.
HT-51 IRIDESCENT This might be used to brighten the mesial or distal line angles of an anterior tooth. It displays a soft-white effect.
HT-52 KHAKI This powder may be used straight in the incisal of an anterior build-up or as a wash on the occlusal table.
HT-53 SAND This color works well on the occlusal or in the incisal – straight or mixed with Enamel.
HT-54 HONEY For darker shades, this color may be mixed with Enamel, and used in the incisal, cervical, or occlusal aspects of a build up.
HT-55 BORDEAUX This color is perfect on darker shades in the occlusal area. It is intense and effective when mixed with another HT like HT-53.
These are just some areas that the Neck Translucent can be used…. practice and experience are the best teachers. Do not
limit yourself. The Neck Translucent powders work well straight, or mixed with Dentin
OPACIOUS DENTINS
THE CREATION KIT contains Opacious Dentins for the sixteen (16) Vita shades A-1 to D-4. Opacious Dentins were developed
by Willi Geller to help control areas that are notably dark and shadowed. Opacious Dentins are used to control both the
value and the chroma of a crown, and are inherently more opacious to help reduce the amount of light transmitted in the
mouth. When too much light is transmitted through a crown, it’s value is lowered. Areas that a ceramist may consider using
Opacious Dentin to control value and chroma are as follows:
MIDDLE 1/3
The use of a bright Opacious Dentin like OD B-1 underneath a darker shade like B-3 or A-3 will raise the value of the crown.
PALATAL/LINGUAL
The application of Opacious Dentin on the lingual or palatal aspects of a restoration helps to control the light transmission in the incisal one-third. Problems such as “copings show through” or the “headlight” effect can be diminished greatly with a thin layer applied lingually from the cervical of the coping toward the incisal edge of the crown. The thicker the layer applied to the lingual, the more opacious and brighter the incisal will be and vice versa.
INTERPROXIMAL
Applying a high chroma Opacious Dentin to the interproximal provides two benefi ts: It adds to the warmth and vitality of the interproximal, and it inhibits the transmission of light in the proximal area. Transmission of light in the interproximal will cause the restoration to grey in the mouth and appear too low in value.
CERVICAL
When no porcelain margin is used, a high chroma Opacious Dentin may be used instead to help maintain proper chroma or color saturation. The material may be used to simulate the neck or exposed root of a crown.
PEARL ENAMELS
The Pearl Enamels are of similar translucency, perhaps slightly less translucent, than the standard Enamels. This means that they are less translucent than most of the SI and TI powders. They have strong opalescence and a luster or sheen unlike any other translucent powder in the Creation system.
The powders increase in chroma from PS-0 to PS-3. The hue is a warm yellowish-orange, very similar to the hue of the SI powders.
- PS-0
is very white, even more so than TI-02, with little or no perceptible hue
- PS-1
appears slightly tinted with the yellow-orange hue when viewed against a white background. A very, very slight blue color is perceived when viewed against a dark background, which is demonstrative of the strong opalescence of these powders. PS-1 is still very high value, although not as high as PS-0.
- PS-2 and PS-3
are continuations of this theme: Increasing chroma, decreasing value. PS-2 is close to SI-02 in chroma, and PS-3 is closer to SI-04. Again, the translucency of the PS powders appears to be less than the SIs.
Willi Geller and Oral Design has provided the following guidelines for use:
- Use Pearl Enamels to raise value on bright shades.
- Use to highlight mesial and distal line angles.
- Use to frost occlusal ridges.
- Can be used as a thin overlay or underlay.
Jensen Technical Service recommends the following:
These powders are deceptively low in translucency. Overlaying can mask internal build-up details if you're not careful.
They can be mixed with other powders to adjust color or translucency. PS-0 and PS-1 mix well with OT, while PS-2 and PS-3 mix well with NT.
The opalescent effect is very strong in these powders! Obtain or make shade tabs before you use them. The color varies markedly with varying amounts of back-reflected light. For example, against white, these powders are easily distinguishable from one another. However, PS-2 against black looks like PS-1 against white. PS-3 against black looks like PS-2 against white.
Use PS-0 with super bright shades like California White. Use PS-1 with bright Vita shades that call for S-57 and S-58. Use PS-2 with less bright shades that call for S-59. S-60 is grayer than any of the PS powders.
There are no special firing or handling requirements for Pearl Enamels.
SHOULDER PORCELAIN (SP)
THE CREATION SHOULDER PORCELAIN has a unique fiber optic ability that helps transmit the light around the circumference
of a crown. This is an area of great importance to the aesthetic success of the crown. This fiber optic effect, along with the
inherent fluorescence of the shoulder powders, sets it apart from the other shoulder materials. There are nine (9) different
Shoulder Porcelains, including a Shoulder Porcelain Conversion Chart that’s used to achieve the different Vita Shades. This
makes it easy to customize a patient’s shades.
TRANSLUCENT SHOULDER SHADES
SP-21 Neutral
SP-22 Flamingo
SP-23 Sand
SP-24 Gold
SP-25 Brown Red
SP-26 Yellow Grey
OPACIOUS SHOULDER SHADES
SP-27 Ivory
SP-28 Opaque Yellow
The Creation shoulder material differs from other systems due to its two layer system. At times, when fabricating a porcelain
margin, a distinct line will be evident at the metal junction. This often happens when the shoulder material is too translucent.
To overcome this, the first layer is built with the opacious shoulder shades. The opacious shades are necessary for reflecting
light to provide value to the shoulder instead of passing the light through to be lost in the underlying tooth. This layer forms
a gradual transition of opacity from the coping to the natural tooth, and so prevents the appearance of the metal junction.
The second layer is built with the translucent shoulder shades. This layer will provide the translucency necessary to create
the appearance of depth and will also blend smoothly into the shade of the natural. The combination of opacious shoulder shade with the translucent shade can be chosen to give a wide range of choices for custom shades or standard Vita shades
according to the Shoulder Porcelain Conversion Chart.
The following table is a guide for shade matching.
Opaque |
Shoulder Porcelains |
||
Shades |
Bead |
Shade |
Ratio |
A-1 |
27 |
22 & 21 |
3 to 1 |
B-1 |
27 |
21 & 22 |
4 to1 |
C-1 |
27 |
22 & 26 |
1 to 1 |
D-2 |
28 |
22 & 25 |
4 to 1 |
FINAL MARGIN CORRECTION
After repeated fi ring of the Shoulder Porcelain material there will be some shrinkage at the margin. This can be corrected at
the second dentin bake, and again at the glaze bake to achieve an excellent fi t. Because the shoulder powders mature at a
higher temperature than these two bakes, it is necessary to work with a powder that has a lower fi ring temperature at this
point. By using 70% of the Neck Translucent (HT), which has a lower maturation temperature than the Dentin, and mixing it
with 30% of the Shoulder Porcelain, one now has a material that will fi re correctly. Applying this material very wet allows it
to fl ow into the areas around the margin that need to be fi lled. After removing the excess moisture, the crown can then be
removed from the die and add-ons completed as necessary. Fire at the recommended correction or glaze temperature.
SI/TI MODIFIED ENAMELS AND TRANSLUCENTS
The SI and TI incisal powders complement the standard Creation Enamels S-57 to S-60. These unique powders have opalescent characteristics and are more vital looking in the mouth than the standard Enamels. They can be used straight or mixed with the basic Enamels to create all the subtle variations seen in teeth.
SIs: Powders in the SI family are similar to the basic Enamels regarding their level of opacity (the ability to reflect light). There are six SI powders each with a certain "level" of color. The hue expressed in all the SI enamels is a warm tone of yellow/orange. Their opacity remains constant while their chroma increases. For example, SI-01 has less chroma than SI-
- SI-01 (Less chroma. The highest value or brightest
of the SIs.)
- SI-02
- SI-03 (Medium chroma. Medium value expressed.)
- SI-04
- SI-05
- SI-06 (High chroma. The lowest value or grayest of the SIs.)
Remember, as the chroma increases, the value decreases. You might use SI-01 on a ridge or cusp tip to create a bright area and one that also has some warmth or vitality. To contrast, SI-06 might be used on an older person's occlusal surface to more naturally simulate the dark surrounding enamel.
TIs: Translucent Incisals (TIs) can be used straight or mixed with other Enamels. There are five TI powders. They differ from the SIs in two ways. First, TIs are more translucent than SIs and thus allow more light to transmit through the crown. Secondly, while the SIs basically have the same hue each TI has its own respective color.
- TI-1 Translucent Blue
- TI-2 Translucent White
- TI-3 Translucent Pink
- TI-4 Translucent Yellow
- TI-5 Translucent Gray
TI-1 is used at the mesial and distal incisal edges of an anterior restoration to create a soft translucent blue effect (opalescence) often seen in natural dentition.
TI-2 may be used to highlight cusp tips or ridges in the posterior to give the bright "frosted" look sometimes seen in teeth. It also works to highlight the mesial and distal line angles of an anterior tooth. Generally, it is best to put a thin layer of TI-2 between the Dentin and Enamel to achieve a more subtle effect. TI-2 is less transparent than other TIs.
TI-3, with its soft translucent pink color, works well when used at the cervical area to help create the reddish tones often seen in younger patients' teeth. Its unique coloring helps blend the crown with the tissue.
TI-4 is a beautiful color that works well in almost any restoration. Used straight on the lingual aspect of posterior teeth, it creates a warm translucent color, making the crown come alive in the mouth. When mixed with CL-O, it makes an excellent overlay powder to cover Enamel or the labial surface of an anterior crown. This one powder can be used almost universally throughout any build-up.
TI-5 has the lowest value of all the Creation enamels. Replicate dark translucency from amalgam fillings and/or amalgam staining. It can be used to achieve low value (dark or grey) translucency for low value shades such as A4, C3, and C4. Place a thin wash of TI-5 beside Creation's Crackliner to create more three-dimensional cracklines.
TISSUE COLORED PORCELAINS
There are five components of the Creation system that help simulate soft tissue. These are:
ZF Creapast - Used to modify the opaque to a color similar to soft tissue. This is a paste opaque that can be used straight out of the tube or mixed with other pastes. Fire to normal Creapast firing cycles.
ZOM Powder opaque modifier - Used to modify the opaque to a color similar to soft tissue. This is a powder material that should be mixed with regular powder opaque prior to application. Mix with Opaque Liquid and fire to normal powder opaque firing cycles. (ZOM Powder Opaque Modifier is not included in the Creation kit. The powder is available in the Opaque Modifier kit.
ZPF Shoulder porcelain - Used to simulate soft tissue in cases where it is desirable to build and fire the gingival simulation before building the tooth components of the restoration. Applications include porcelain shoulders on patients with a receded gumline, gingival areas of pontics, and gingival areas of implant frameworks where there is tissue resorption. Mix with Shoulder Liquid and fire to Shoulder Firing cycles. It can be modified with In Nova, and corrected on the glaze cycle using the standard mix of 70% HT (recommend HT55) to 30% ZPF.
Hellrosa Dentin powder - Used to simulate soft tissue on cases where it is desirable to build and fire the gingival simulation after or while building the tooth components of the restoration. Applications include gingival areas of pontics, interproximal areas of bridges for patients with receded gumlines, and gingival areas of implant frameworks when there is tissue resorption. Mix with Modeling Liquid and fire to 1st and /or 2nd dentin cycles. Can be cut with HT or GL for correction-glaze firings.
Dunkelrosa Dentin powder - Bascially the same powder as Hellrosa, but darker. Hellrosa and Dunkelrosa can be mixed in any proportion to match individual tissue colors. Both Hellrosa and Dunkelrosa can be modified with In Nova.