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by Dr Kurt Dean, Dental Serenity, Maroubra, NSW
This is a well-priced kit that allows you to glaze virtually all chairside materials that are produced in-house.
What’s good about it
When I first started using this kit, I really struggled with it. I had used other glazing systems in the past and all of them have their nuances. This one is no different. Over time, I discovered I could get a nice result with less effort. If you tend to be heavy-handed, this kit is more forgiving because the effects are more subtle.
Using any kind of stain and glaze kit requires a good eye for colour. You’re matching someone’s natural tooth colour using a range of different stains and glazes. The good thing is that you can develop your eye the more you use it.
A basic recipe will still provide a nice-looking restoration pretty easily. This kit also allows you to create natural-looking teeth if you’re willing to put in the effort. At present, I’m using it with zirconia and the results are excellent. Depending on how particular you are, the application of the glazes can take five to 15 minutes with the firing process taking another 25 to 30 minutes. Multiple applications and firings can be used to tweak and give more characterisation. The results I’ve achieved with this kit have been outstanding and patient satisfaction is high.
What’s not so good
The effects appear softer after firing. You need to apply a little heavier than required to get a nice finish after it has been through the kiln. There’s a bit of a learning curve in order to judge this accurately.
