Vectris

Vectris®
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Product Information

Material Product system Applications Questions & answers Composition and storage Working times Description of assortments

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Working Procedure

Preparation Framework design Cementation

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Single Crowns

Starting situation Working method for different preparationsFabricating the silicone matrix Sealing the dies Preparing the die for the vacuum-forming process Vacuum-forming the Vectris Single – Version A Vacuum-forming the Vectris Single – Version B Removing the framework from the die Finishing The result

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3-unit anterior bridges

Starting situation 38 Fabricating the duplicate model for the vacuum forming process 38Contouring the pontic 39 Transferring the pontic to the duplicate model 40 Fabricating the Transil matrix 41 Sealing the dies 42 Preparing the dies for the vacuum-forming process 42 Placing Vectris Pontic into the Transil matrix and vacuum-forming the pontic 42 Vacuum-forming the Vectris Frame 44 Removing the framework from the die 45 Finishing 46 The result 46

3-unit inlay-retained bridge Startingsituation

48 Fabricating the duplicate model for the vacuum forming process 49 Contouring the pontic 50 Transferring the pontic to the duplicate model 51 Fabricating the Transil matrix 52 Sealing the dies 53 Preparing the dies for the vacuum-forming process 54 Placing Vectris Pontic into the Transil matrix and vacuum-forming the pontic 54 Vacuum-forming the Vectris Frame 56 Removing the frameworkfrom the die 57 Finishing 58 The result 58
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P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N

Vectris®
P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N

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Vectris®
Metal-free, tooth-coloured, translucent frameworks follow today’s trend in dentistry and offer advanced aesthetic and functional properties. The fibre reinforced framework material Vectris is ideally suited for the fabrication of FRCframeworks (Fibre Reinforced Composite). FRC technology emulates the principles of natural fibre bonds, which are capable of withstanding the extreme stresses that occur in natural surroundings. FRC materials consist of elastic fibres that are embedded in an organic matrix. This type of structure enables modern dental technology to manufacture FRC frameworks. Since its introduction, Vectris has been acceptedas an alternative to alloys, ceramics and zirconium oxide. Vectris has also proved suitable for reinforcing long-term temporaries. In addition, this innovative material enables dental practitioners to treat clinical cases, such as missing posterior teeth, with a tooth conserving solution, i.e. a Vectrisbased inlay-retained bridge that is cemented in place using an adhesive cementation technique.In response to the experience gathered over the past few years, the procedure for fabricating Vectris frameworks has been adjusted to allow for a functional framework design that closely resembles the accepted framework design used in the metal-ceramic technique.

Material
Vectris is a light-curing, translucent, tooth-coloured framework material. It is part of the category of fibre reinforcedcomposites (FRC = Fibre Reinforced Composite). Vectris consists of several layers of fibre wafers and uniaxially oriented fibre bundles embedded in an organic polymer matrix. This matrix assures a strong bond and homogeneously distributes the masticatory forces exerted on the veneering material throughout the framework.

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We would like to thank Paolo Miceli from Italy for his valuablecooperation in developing the technique presented in these Instructions.
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Physical properties Vectris frameworks are characterized by an intimate stress-free fit and beneficial physical properties thanks to a special manufacturing process that combines the use of vacuum, pressure and light. The frameworks are automatically formed and polymerized in the...