Breakthrough Materials
Eclipse is a breakthrough in prosthetic resin technology. It is essentially a material that handles like wax and polymerizes to the standards of a conventional denture base material. Based on observations from a multi-site clinical study, with many patients having worn their Eclipse dentures for years, we, at California Dental Labs, are confidently offering Eclipse to you as the material of choice for dentists who strive to offer their patients the very best in dental prosthetics.
Whether you are a patient or a clinician, Eclipse offers you excellent benefits:
Eclipse is a breakthrough in prosthetic resin technology. It is essentially a material that handles like wax and polymerizes to the standards of a conventional denture base material. Based on observations from a multi-site clinical study, with many patients having worn their Eclipse dentures for years, we, at California Dental Labs, are confidently offering Eclipse to you as the material of choice for dentists who strive to offer their patients the very best in dental prosthetics.
Whether you are a patient or a clinician, Eclipse offers you excellent benefits:
- The fit at try-in equals the fit at delivery
- Monomer-free
- Teeth are more stable during the try-in and in transit to/from the dental lab
- Eclipse resins handle like wax, yet are cured without investing and flasking, making it easier to make adjustments before final setting.
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Materials
Procedures
What makes Eclipse a superior dental material?
1. Safety
Eclipse is 100% chemical-free light-cured dental material. Eclipse materials have been thoroughly tested and comply with FDA requirements, ISO 10993 guidelines and International Standard ISO 7045. The toxicological/biocompatibility test matrix includes cytotoxicity, genotoxicity (Ames), sensitization, irritation and oral toxicity evaluations. All Eclipse materials and associated shades comply with ADA 12 and ISO 1567 specifications.
2. Fit
Clinically, the fit of Eclipse dentures at delivery is excellent; equaling or surpassing that achieved by the conventional lost wax/acrylic denture process. Fit of the denture at try-in is clinically shown to equal the fit of the completed appliance at delivery and is a major improvement in denture fabrication and in addressing patients’ needs.
3. Tooth Retention
Eclipse uses mechanical retention to retain denture teeth in devices fabricated from the Eclipse resin. The retention strength is similar to poured acrylic resins and complies with ISO 1567 tooth retention requirements.
4. Shrinkage
Shrinkage is at least 50% less than that of heat-cured acrylics.
5. Flexural Properties and Impact Strength
Eclipse resins and layered materials provide excellent flexural properties and impact-strength when compared to other materials. These finding have been confirmed by independent laboratory testing.
6. Appliance Design and Water and Heat Testing
An Eclipse appliance is essentially comprised of a layering of three materials: Baseplate, Set-Up and Contour Resin. The interface between the respective materials is critical in determining performance of a device. Flexural properties of specimens compare favorably with common dental resins. Testing in water at elevated temperatures demonstrated material stability. Repairs are similarly stable and effective.
7. Color Stability and Stain Resistance
All Eclipse materials comply with the UV color stability requirements of the ADA 12 and ISO 1567 Standards. Eclipse shade variants are also color stable. The Eclipse chemistry is inherently resistant to common staining chromophores that are consumed during eating and drinking.
8. Plaque Resistance
Eclipse clinical case reviews from the clinical study have shown that plaque growth on devices appears to be equal to or better than that of a typical acrylic appliance.
Nightguard material
Prosthetic Resin System: the premier Eclipse Heat & Seat nightguard seats like a combination hard/soft appliance, but functions as a hard appliance with minimal coverage. Minimize adjustments and maximize comfort, retention and clinical efficacy with Heat & Seat... the ultimate nightguard. It is the next step in the Eclipse system's continuing evolution! And Eclipse nightguards are light-cured, 100% monomer-free. It’s chemical-free!
1. Safety
Eclipse is 100% chemical-free light-cured dental material. Eclipse materials have been thoroughly tested and comply with FDA requirements, ISO 10993 guidelines and International Standard ISO 7045. The toxicological/biocompatibility test matrix includes cytotoxicity, genotoxicity (Ames), sensitization, irritation and oral toxicity evaluations. All Eclipse materials and associated shades comply with ADA 12 and ISO 1567 specifications.
2. Fit
Clinically, the fit of Eclipse dentures at delivery is excellent; equaling or surpassing that achieved by the conventional lost wax/acrylic denture process. Fit of the denture at try-in is clinically shown to equal the fit of the completed appliance at delivery and is a major improvement in denture fabrication and in addressing patients’ needs.
3. Tooth Retention
Eclipse uses mechanical retention to retain denture teeth in devices fabricated from the Eclipse resin. The retention strength is similar to poured acrylic resins and complies with ISO 1567 tooth retention requirements.
4. Shrinkage
Shrinkage is at least 50% less than that of heat-cured acrylics.
5. Flexural Properties and Impact Strength
Eclipse resins and layered materials provide excellent flexural properties and impact-strength when compared to other materials. These finding have been confirmed by independent laboratory testing.
6. Appliance Design and Water and Heat Testing
An Eclipse appliance is essentially comprised of a layering of three materials: Baseplate, Set-Up and Contour Resin. The interface between the respective materials is critical in determining performance of a device. Flexural properties of specimens compare favorably with common dental resins. Testing in water at elevated temperatures demonstrated material stability. Repairs are similarly stable and effective.
7. Color Stability and Stain Resistance
All Eclipse materials comply with the UV color stability requirements of the ADA 12 and ISO 1567 Standards. Eclipse shade variants are also color stable. The Eclipse chemistry is inherently resistant to common staining chromophores that are consumed during eating and drinking.
8. Plaque Resistance
Eclipse clinical case reviews from the clinical study have shown that plaque growth on devices appears to be equal to or better than that of a typical acrylic appliance.
Nightguard material
Prosthetic Resin System: the premier Eclipse Heat & Seat nightguard seats like a combination hard/soft appliance, but functions as a hard appliance with minimal coverage. Minimize adjustments and maximize comfort, retention and clinical efficacy with Heat & Seat... the ultimate nightguard. It is the next step in the Eclipse system's continuing evolution! And Eclipse nightguards are light-cured, 100% monomer-free. It’s chemical-free!
Creating a quality prosthetic
Step One: Taking impressions
The first step is to take a detailed impression of the bite tissue. This is made by selecting an arch form that is a match to the size of the patient’s bite arch. A fast-setting impression material is laid onto the form and the impression is made quickly by placing this set-up into the mouth, on the bite surface, and letting the mold material set-up for a few minutes to gain the impression.
Note: With most dentists, the patient can request these impressions be made with low or non-toxic alginate impression material. Some impression materials contain harsh and very unhealthy, noxious chemicals, such as acetone solvents. Always ask for alginate if you have a choice.
Step Two: Creating the model
California Dental Studio then uses the detailed impression to create a base-model.A Lucitone denture base shade is selected, in four shades of pink or clear.
Note: Coloring compounds can cause allergic or sensitivity reactions for some people. Those with allergies or sensitivities can choose the clear material, with color placed only where the front teeth show. Be sure to request clear finished material at the first impression, before the initial model is made.
This model is then carefully crafted by the California Dental Studio for a precise customized fit.
The teeth are set into the model, and are carefully lined-up with the indicated mid-line, canine marks and smile line. The modeling phase requires an expert technical craftsman, and artist, with great skill and dexterity, who develops the size and shape and visual line of the teeth as well as the gum shape and spacing.
Step Three: The try-in
At the try-in, the final prosthetic teeth are in place, but they are set-up in the wax model of the ‘gum tissue’ so that adjustments can be easily made. The wax material looks different than the final, more natural-looking material.
Adjustments are made to accommodate any desired fit or look at this time. This is the final opportunity for any adjustments before casting the final prosthetic.
Step Four: Delivery
California Dental Lab then takes the customized model through the exclusive Eclipse material process, and presents the finished Prosthetic to the dentist and the patient.
Step One: Taking impressions
The first step is to take a detailed impression of the bite tissue. This is made by selecting an arch form that is a match to the size of the patient’s bite arch. A fast-setting impression material is laid onto the form and the impression is made quickly by placing this set-up into the mouth, on the bite surface, and letting the mold material set-up for a few minutes to gain the impression.
Note: With most dentists, the patient can request these impressions be made with low or non-toxic alginate impression material. Some impression materials contain harsh and very unhealthy, noxious chemicals, such as acetone solvents. Always ask for alginate if you have a choice.
Step Two: Creating the model
California Dental Studio then uses the detailed impression to create a base-model.
Note: Coloring compounds can cause allergic or sensitivity reactions for some people. Those with allergies or sensitivities can choose the clear material, with color placed only where the front teeth show. Be sure to request clear finished material at the first impression, before the initial model is made.
This model is then carefully crafted by the California Dental Studio for a precise customized fit.
Step Three: The try-in
At the try-in, the final prosthetic teeth are in place, but they are set-up in the wax model of the ‘gum tissue’ so that adjustments can be easily made. The wax material looks different than the final, more natural-looking material.
Adjustments are made to accommodate any desired fit or look at this time. This is the final opportunity for any adjustments before casting the final prosthetic.
Step Four: Delivery