The Pressing Introductory Course

The Pressing Introductory Course, given by Ivoclar Vivadent technical specialists and ICDE faculty, covers the fundamentals of the IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer technique and the IPS e.max components for pressing (IPS e.max Press, IPS e.max ZirPress) and IPS e.max Ceram for crown and bridge fabrication technique. Other topics covered in the course are: patient-dentist-laboratory communication and clinical protocols including indications, contraindications, preparation requirements, cementation and bonding requirements.

The IPS e.max Press Technology training course gives an overview of all the components, both e.max Press, e.max CAD and Empress Esthetic.  The presentation also discusses the laboratory fabrication techniques and clinical application techniques for the dentist.

During the 3-day course students fabricate a variety of ceramic restorations, including an IPS e.max Press LT crown, IPS e.max Press posterior crown using the Layering Technique, IPS e.max ZirPress Crown and an IPS Empress Esthetic inlay and two veneers using both the Shading and Layering Technique. 

Attendees are taught the basic principles of pressing technology.  This will include the following:
Wax up techniques for IPS Empress, e.max press and e.max ZirPress
Proper spruing, investing and burnout techniques
Pressing IPS Empress and e.max materials using the IP5000 and EP3000 press furnaces
Preparing pressed materials for layering ceramics
Utilizing the e.max ceramic materials to build pressed frameworks to full contour
Stain and glaze IPS Empress and e.max ceramic materials
Cut back and layering of IPS Empress veneers