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Points of Comparison
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Captek
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Targis
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Targis / Vectris
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Ideal Applications
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Situations where less than 1.0mm facial reduction
can be achieved
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Inlays, onlays
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Only metal-free restorative option for inlay
bridges and Maryland bridges.
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Primary Indications
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Single crowns and bridges with up to 2 pontic
spans, 3 unit bridges
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Maryland bridges, inlay bridges, single crowns,
3 unit bridges, inlays and onlays
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Primary Contraindications
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Inlays, onlays and veneers
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4+ unit bridges, veneers; where a clean bonding
field is compromised
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Preparation Requirements
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*Any margin design
*0.6mm minimum at the margin
*1.0 - 1.5 mm axial wall reduction
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Shoulder
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*Chamfer margin design
*1.0mm minimum at margin
*1.5 to 2.0mm reduction incisal, facial and lingual
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Cementation Guidelines
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Standard cementation with any cement
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Bonding; luting composite
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Adhesive bonding system with dual-cure bonding
agent
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Flexural Strength
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>1000 MPa
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PFM Strength (1,000) MPa and precision vacuum pressure fit.
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Wear Characteristics
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Comparable to natural enamel
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Comparable to natural enamel
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Years of Clinical Success
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11
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12
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Restoration Composition
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88% gold (22k) coping with layered porcelain
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Fiber-reinforced substructure with composite
overlay
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System Developer
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Precious Chemicals, Inc.
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Ivoclar NA
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Planned Future Developments
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