VINTAGE Art Universal relies on a well-known principle – the use of powders – to achieve this goal. SHOFU thus meets the demands of many dental technicians for more influence on materials. This system allows users to individually adjust consistency, colour intensity and material behaviour.

Material basis and application

The system is based on a low-fusing glass matrix with microfine pigments. This ensures stable colour effects, even when layers are thin, without obscuring the light dynamics of the framework. Well-matched fluorescence supports the natural light effects and reduces greyness. By using different mixing liquids, the consistency can be varied – from flowable characterisation to sculptable effects. Technicians can use VINTAGE Art Universal LIQUID for 2D staining techniques or the special VINTAGE Art Universal YAMAMOTO LIQUID for spatial 3D structures, creating microstructural details and an illusion of depth, particularly in monolithic restorations. The major advantage: highly predictable results. Thanks to the glass-like refractive index of YAMAMOTO LIQUID, the stains already show their final colour effects before firing.

When it comes to complex gingival areas, the system also follows a uniform approach. The consistency of the Gum Colors can be individually adjusted for the reproduction of microstructural details. The 15 Gum Colors and the new Vis-Modifier allow technicians to recreate soft tissues with natural colour, shape and depth.

VINTAGE Art Universal expands SHOFU’s portfolio as a powder-based system for surface characterisation on ceramic restorations, which can be flexibly integrated into various laboratory processes. The system can be used on all common ceramics and provides a consistent basis for individual surface characterisation.

VINTAGE Art Universal (Tooth & Gum) is now available from dental distributors. For more information visit: https://www.shofu.de/en/products/vintage-art-universal/