Joe P. Forte

Which ingots do you prefer for Emax?

We mostly use LT, but have found that others are using mostly HT. Which do you use and when?

Posted Jun 6, 2013 at 8:51am
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  • Patrick Coon
    Patrick Coon · Senior Field Digital Consultant · Perkinston, MS

    My workhorse ingot is the LT with a little more now going to the value shades (V1, V2, V3).  The issue with the HTs is that they were developed to be an inlay, onlay and veneer material.  Because of this, they do great with thin resorations (<1mm).  As the HTs get thicker (especialy...[More]

  • Martin Martinez
    Martin Martinez · Ceramist · Beverly Hills, CA

    I would say broaden your horizon. Emax offers so many ingot types that its too hard to say in general. But I can say that HT ingots are good for posterior stain technique, but if the wax up is too thick, it will be too gray. You can also use Value ingots in these situations. LT ingots are good for...[More]

  • Michelle Mathuews
    Michelle Mathuews · Dental Technician · Frankfort, OH

    I'm partial to the LT. Most of the dentists I work for prefer it too...They say the HT seems too gray for their liking.

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