APV S Color Key Shade Guide

This material shows a medium opacity level to cover stump shades with mild discolorations. 

Indication: In order to get a natural looking crown, the MT ingots can be used for the press/cut back and layering technique, or press and stain technique. It depends on the visual evaluation of the technician, which technique will be applied.

This material shows a more opaque porcelain, which can cover dark stump shades or certain discolorations. 

Indication: In order to get a natural looking crown, the LT ingots can be used for the press/cut back and layering technique. The additional transparent layer, will give the crown the life like appearance, yet the core material will ensure the chroma needed to match the shade.

This material shows a more opaque porcelain, which can cover dark stump shades or certain discolorations. 

Indication: In order to get a natural looking crown, the LT ingots can be used for the press/cut back and layering technique. The additional transparent layer, will give the crown the life like appearance, yet the core material will ensure the chroma needed to match the shade.

The stump shades are made in a shape to match the concavity of the APColor Key Shade Guide indicators. 

In order to get the best possible light transmission, a thin film of Vaseline can be applied onto the Stump Shade indicator to ensure a best possible light transmission into the porcelain indicator.

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