Application Guide

Application GuideSignum® composite and Signum® matrix

Giving a hand to oral health.

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Residence time (e. g. 10 sec.)

Gelling with HiLite pre 2(e. g. 10 sec.)

Final polymerisation with HiLite power or HiLite power 3D

(e. g. 90 sec.)

01 Signum – the concept 4

02 Framework preparation, conditioning and opaque 6

03 Every Day Layering with Signum composite 8

04 Personalised Layering with Signum composite and matrix 11

05 Correction Tips 14

06 Surface Finish with Signum insulating gel 15

07 Finishing with the Matrix Formula: Master the Art of Playing with Light 01 Signum matrix for Individualisation 18 02 Signum matrix – A Variety of Possibilities at a Glance 20 03 Signum cre-active – Customise your way 21 04 Practical Example of Custom Anterior Tooth Layering 22

08 Polymerisation Times 22

09 Shade Combination 23

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Application Guide for Using the Signum® SystemCreate the perfect veneer like never before.

01 Signum® – the Concept.

Signum is a veneering system that is part of a modular system. All of its components are specifically adapted with each other. The unique possibilities with paste and flowable components give you complete creative freedom. This guide will take you through how to use Signum composite/matrix and Signum cre-active and assist you with helpful tips for your daily work.

Create natural masterpieces and experience the light and aesthetic concept of Signum matrix.

Flowable or paste — the composite system designed for the way you like to work

Create the tooth body with paste and complete the insical region with the flowable Signum matrix materials or simply combine to suit your needs.

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01 Signum®

the Concept.

Signum – For the love of perfection.

Signum® is when one thing perfectly fits another.

Regardless of how you like to work, the Signum range with its modular design will have a product to suit you.

Signum cre-activeStains for characterisation, e. g. for fissure contrast, white striation, and a whole lot more.

Signum matrixFlowable consistency for thin sections in the margin or incisal area with light optic properties.

Signum composite Signum composite flowMetal-supported

Signum ceramisMetal-free

Signum accessoriesBonding agent for all materials, polishing and finishing tools, polishing pastes, insulation, light curing devices etc.

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02 Signum® – Framework preparation, conditioning and opaque.

Pay attention when placing mechanical retention beads. (e. g. retention beads with a diameter of 0.4 mm), which are subsequently reduced to 0.2 mm.

ca. 45°

Blast with 2 – 3 bar of Al2O3 (grit size of 110 µm).

Eliminate dust and dry. Do not allow fingers to conta minate the prepared surface. Apply 1x Signum metal bond I. Wait for 10 sec. until the liquid has evapo-rated.

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02 Signum®

Framework preparation, conditioning and opaque.

1 – 2 x Signum metal bond II should then be applied and polymerisation carried out for 90 sec. with a light curing unit (e. g. HiLite power or HiLite power 3D)

2 x Signum opaque F should be applied opaque and poly meri sation performed for 90 sec. with HiLite power or HiLite power 3D.

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02 Signum®

Framework preparation, conditioning and opaque.

03 Signum® – Every Day Layering with Signum® composite.

Alternatively, thinly apply the Signum composite margin 1 – 4 or the flowable Signum matrix SD/MD and pre-cure

Sculpture some Signum composite dentine on a mixing pad and press it onto the framework. Avoid inclusions of air.

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03 Signum®

Every Day Layering with Signum® composite.

The dentine core can be given a mamelon structure. Pre-cure for 90 sec.! (HiLite power or HiLite Power 3D)

Apply a thin layer of Signum composite enamel in the upper incisal third …

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03 Signum®

Every Day Layering with Signum® composite.

… Important! Look for thinly smooth out of the incisal paste! Then carry out final polymerisation with HiLite power or HiLite power 3D for 180 sec.

Finalise trimming and polishing with the Signum Toolkit, HP Paste or HP Diamond Paste.

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03 Signum®

Every Day Layering with Signum® composite.

Personalised Layering sketch by the matrix concept

04 Signum® – Personalised Layering with Signum® matrix.

Why Signum matrix? ■ Because it is simultaneously fluid yet stable – perfect for delicate application at thin regions.

■ Controlled and efficient processing. ■ Light dynamics resemble those of natural teeth. ■ Smooth transitions possible, just like with ceramics. ■ Identical concept to HeraCeram Matrix.

Two Materials – One Concept. Signum matrix and HeraCeram matrix enjoy a joint pro-cessing system.

A sketch helps a similar layer build-up to be achieved with ceramics or composite material.

The materials within the matrix system have the same designation with Signum as with HeraCeram.

fig. left: Signum dentine body with inner structure.

fig. right: Finish with Signum matrix Opal incisal.

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04 Signum®

Personalised Layering with Signum® matrix.

Dentine with indicated mamelons as pre-operative condition.

Signum matrix OT, for transparent effects in the incisal region. Aim: Natural mamelon effect is reinforced.

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04 Signum®

Personalised Layering with Signum® matrix.

A rapid pre-curing of flowable materials with the HiLite pre 2 supports a quick workflow.

Apply e. g. Signum matrix OTblue to get a youthful light effect in the incisal edge.

Apply the accordant Signum matrix OS to build up the enamel. Final polymerisation for 180 sec. with HiLite power or HiLite power 3D.

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04 Signum®

Personalised Layering with Signum® matrix.

05 Signum® – Correction Tips.

Is the contact point missing after polishing? No problem! Roughen the region to be corrected slightly with Diaface, remove dust and keep free of grease!

To produce a dispersion layer: Apply Signum liquid and allow 30 sec. for a reaction. Do not lightcure!

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05 Signum®

Correction Tips.

Apply Signum matrix OS or OT to the required area e. g. to get the right contact point or the final shape. Then do the final polymerisation with the HiLite power or HiLite power 3D for 180 sec.

Prepare the final shape with Magnum from the Signum Toolkit. Important! Create a dispersion layer if necessary by Signum liquid (See page 14) before the next step.

06 Signum® – Surface finish with Signum® insulating gel.

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Surface finish with Signum® insulating gel.

Apply Signum matrix OT1 and create your desired surface texture with a brush. Polymerise for 10 sec. with HiLite pre 2.

Then carry out pre-poly-merisation with HiLite power, or HiLite power 3D for 90 sec.

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06 Signum®

Surface finish with Signum® insulating gel

Apply Signum insulating gel about 3 – 5 mm thick and carry out final polymerisation for 180 sec. with HiLite power or HiLite power 3D. Then remove the gel with water.

Subsequent polishing with the Signum Toolkit along with Signum HP diamond or Signum HP Paste.

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06 Signum®

Surface finish with Signum® insulating gel

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07 Signum® – Finishing with the Matrix Formula: You‘ll master how to play with light.

Signum matrix value 1 – 4 are highly fluorescent and opaque. They conceal the intersection of the framework and veneer. The materials are applied to the dentine in a thin layer – before the incisal- and transparent materials.

Signum matrix MD and SDmaterials have low trans-parency and can be used for e. g. margin area and mamelons, but also as opaque dentines.

01 Other Signum Matrix Materials for Individuali-sation

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07 Signum®

Finishing with the Matrix Formula: You’ll master how to play with light.

OT

OS

The Signum matrix opal transparent materials OT give teeth a clear trans-parency, especially in the incisal region. OT1 – High transparency, low opalescence. OT10 – Low translucency but high opalescence.

The opal incisals complete the incisal layering and are the flowable equivalent to the paste enamels with stunning opalescence.

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07 Signum®

Finishing with the Matrix Formula: You’ll master how to play with light.

02 Signum matrix – A Variety of Possibilities At a Glance

01 Mamelon dentine (MD) ■ Create mamelons and internal structures. ■ Tip: Thanks to their opacity, MD and SD materials can also be used as opaque dentines or as an option for margins!

02 Secondary dentine (SD) ■ Flowable option beside the paste margins. Especially for extra thin layering in the cervical area or for the inner  structure.

03 Value materials 1 – 4 ■ Increase/adapt brightness from the depths. Their opacity and fluorescence conceal framework structures.

■ Tip: Thinly apply to the opaquer or dentine. VL1 / VL2 for bright colours (e. g. colouring for bleach) VL3 and VL4 – for the daily Vita colours (e. g. A3, B3).

04 Coloured opal transpa materials ■ Materials for patient-oriented customisation, e. g. for incisal/occlusal regions.

■ OTY – Opal Transpa Yellow ■ OTA – Opal Transpa Amber ■ OTG – Opal Transpa Grey ■ OTB – Opal Transpa Blue ■ OTIce – Opal Transpa Cold blue

05 Opal transpa materials ■ Are used along with OS materials, to create transparent areas (e. g. in the incisal region).

■ OT1 – High transparency, low opalescence. ■ OT10 – Low transparency, high brightness.

06 Opal incisal (OS) ■ Flowable option instead of the enamel pastes with the opalescence of natural teeth.

■ OS1 – A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, D2 ■ OS2 – A3, A3.5, B3, D3 ■ OS3 – (A3), C2, C3, C4, D4 ■ OS4 – A4, B4

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07 Signum®

Finishing with the Matrix Formula: You’ll master how to play with light.

03 Signum cre-active – Customise any which way you like

Customisation of Signum Veneerings With Signum stains, you can customise your veneer to match your patient’s individual characteristics, e. g. enamel cracks, abrasion edges, white striations and much more besides. Signum cre-active can be used on its own or is quite easy to mix with Signum matrix. So all flowable materials from the Signum matrix set can be changed to any colour you like.

Before application, a dispersion layer for attachment to the veneer must be provided. Otherwise prior conditioning must be carried out with Signum liquid. (See Chapter 5)Tip! All customisations with Signum cre-active become abrasion resistant by being mixed with Signum matrix (e. g. OT1) or subsequent overlayering.

Customisation of Artificial Teeth

Signum cre-active is also absolutely ideal for customising Artificial teeth:

■ Slightly roughen the surface. ■ Apply Signum connector, let it soak in for 2 min. and polymerise under light for 90 sec. using the HiLite Power.

■ Apply the desired effect with Signum cre-active (e. g. maroon for fissures). Polymerise under light for 90 sec.

■ Thinly cover the region with Signum matrix transparent paste (e. g. OT1) and carry out final curing under light for 180 sec. (HiLite power or HiLite power 3D).

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07 Signum®

Finishing with the Matrix Formula: You’ll master how to play with light.

04 Practical example of custom anterior tooth layering

08 Signum® – Polymerisation Times.

MaterialHiLite power/ HiLite power 3D [sec.]

Spectramat [min.] Solidilite EX [min.]

Signum metal bond II 90 5 7

Signum opaque F 90 5 7

Signum composite margin 90 5 7

Signum dentine 90 5 7

Signum enamel 90 5 5

Signum opal schneide OS 90 5 7

Signum opal transpa OT 90 5 7

Signum sekundär dentine SD 90 5 7

Signum mamelon dentine MD 90 5 7

Signum value VL 90 5 7

Signum cre-active 90 5 7

Final Polymerisation 180 10 9

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Polymerisation Times.

09 Signum® – Shade combination.

Allocation aid of individual Signum materials for the particular Vita Classical colour. The underlined materials are recommendations for the artificial teeth of Premium and Mondial.

Colour Opaque F Margin Dentine Enamel Value Opal Incisal

A1 OA1 M1 DA1 EL VL1 OS1

A2 OA2 M2 DA2 EL VL2 OS1

A3 OA3 M2 DA3 EM / EL / ET1 VL3 OS2

A3,5 OA3,5 M4 / M2 DA3,5 EM / EL / ET1 VL4 OS2

A4 OA4 M4 DA4 ED VL4 OS4

B1 OB1 M1 DB1 EL VL1 OS1

B2 OB2 M2 DB2 EL VL2 OS1

B3 OB3 M3 / M2 DB3 EM / EL / ET1 VL3 OS2

B4 OB4 M3 DB4 ED VL4 OS4

C1 OC1 M1 DC1 EL VL1 OS1

C2 OC2 M2 DC2 EM VL2 OS3

C3 OC3 M4 DC3 ED VL3 OS3

C4 OC4 M4 DC4 ED VL4 OS3

D2 OD2 M3 DD2 EL VL2 OS1

D3 OD3 M3 / M2 DD3 EM / EL VL3 OS2

D4 OD4 M2 DD4 EM VL4 OS3

MD1; MD2; MD3; SD1; SD2; OT1 – OT10; OTY; OTB; OTA; OTG and OT ice are used individually for all colours without being allocated specifically.

Kulzer Academies – Training courses for your success.

We offer a full range of exciting training courses designed to surpass your expectations. Expand your knowledge and increase your skill levels by attending a tailored training programme presented by our technical training team. We are here to help you for all things about Signum and we look forward to seeing you.

For further information on all Kulzer training programmes please contact your local Kulzer representative.

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Signum Bonding agents

Regardless of the indication, the Signum range of bonding agents, metal bond; zirconia bond and ceramic bond, will have a product to suit your requirements.

Features:■■ Intraoral and extraoral application.■■ High bonding strength.■■ Extremely thin layer.■■ Easy, safe and efficient application.