Applies to: DentalCAM 8.10 / E5 / K5 / K5+ / R5

Using Ivoclar Ivotion discs with vhf dental machines

Supported machines

Ivoclar Ivotion discs can be used with the following vhf dental machines:

  • E5

  • K5 / K5+

  • R5

You need a specific Ivotion mounting aid for each machine type. The corresponding retrofit kits are available from customer service. Overview of retrofit kits

Validated Ivotion-Strategies

The following validated Ivotion-Strategies are currently available:

Strategy for monolithic Ivotion-Round blanks

Monolithic Ivotion-Discs combine tooth and denture base material.

Advantages:

  • High quality of the overall prosthesis.

  • No gluing necessary.

  • Shortest processing time of all validated Ivotion-Strategies through only 1 milling process.

Disadvantage:

Not suitable for all patient cases.

Monolithic Ivotion-Round

Strategy for the Ivotion-Oversize process

The Ivotion-Oversize process uses 2 discs for the production of dentures:

  • Ivotion Base: Gingiva-colored disc for the denture base.

  • Ivotion Dent: Tooth-colored disc for the dental arch. With the addition Multi also available as a multi-layer blank.

Advantages:

  • Suitable for most patient cases.

  • Adhesive residues are also removed.

  • High quality like monolithic discs.

Disadvantages:

  • The dental arch and the basic denture must be glued together.

  • Longest processing time of all validated Ivotion-Strategies through 3 milling processes.

Ivotion Base Round

Ivotion Dent-Ronde

Workflows for Ivotion-Strategies

Each of the validated Ivotion-Strategies has its associated workflow.

Monolithic Ivotion-Rounds

In monolithic Ivotion-You mill discs in 1 job.

  1. Order for total prosthesis in DentalCAM create, nest, calculate.

  2. Monolithic Ronde with the help the Ivotion-Clamp the clamping aid and mill the job.

 

Ivotion-Oversize process

At the Ivotion-Oversize process mill 3 jobs.

  1. Order 1 for gear ring in DentalCAM create, nest, calculate.

  2. Ivotion Dent-Ronde without Ivotion-Clamp the clamping aid and pre-mill job 1.

    Only bonding surfaces are smoothed, other surfaces are roughened.

  3. Order 2 for denture base in DentalCAM create, nest, calculate.

    • DentalCAM automatically creates order 3 for the entire prosthesis.

  4. Ivotion Base-Round without Ivotion-Clamp the clamping aid and pre-mill job 2.

    • Only bonding surfaces are smoothed, other surfaces are roughened.

    • For precise re-clamping, flat surfaces are milled into the edge of the blank.

  5. Bond the dental arch and denture base.

  6. Ronde with total prosthesis with the help the Ivotion-Clamp the clamping aid and fine-mill job 3.

 

Overview of retrofit kits

This mounting aid ensures correct alignment when clamping the Ivotion discs in the blank holder.

Ivotion mounting aid for the E5

Not illustrated:

Toolset:

  • 2 x P100-R1-40

  • 2 x P200-R1-40

  • 2 x P250-F1-40-T

  • 1 x U030-R2-40

  • 1 x U060-R2-40

 

  1. 1 x Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder

  2. 1 x Ivotion mounting aid

  3. 1 x Cylinder screw M8 x 25

  4. 1 x Washer

Not shown:

Toolset:

  • 2 x P100-R1-40

  • 2 x P200-R1-40

  • 2 x P250-F1-40

  • 1 x U030-R2-40

  • 1 x U060-R2-40

5 x Ivotion mounting aid

  1. Bracket

  2. Clamping plate

Not shown:

Toolset:

  • 2 x P100-R1-40

  • 2 x P200-R1-40

  • 2 x P250-F1-40

  • 1 x U030-R2-40

  • 1 x U060-R2-40

K5 / K5+: Replace blank holder

To use the Ivotion mounting aid, the existing blank holder must be exchanged for the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder.

The following images show the standard K5 blank holder, but they also apply to the standard DirectDisc blank holder.

  1. Open the DirectDisc blank holder or remove the fixing ring of the K5 standard blank holder.

  2. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.

  3. Unscrew the screw (marked orange) that fixates the blank holder to the machine.

  4. Remove the blank holder from the working chamber.

NOTICE

Damages to the machine caused by spindle collision

If the blank holder is open while the axes of the machine are moving, the spindle and the blank holder may be damaged by a collision.

  • Before switching on the machine, executing a job or moving the spindle via DentalCNC, close the blank holder firmly with the left and / or right blank holder lever.
NOTICE

Damage to the machine when retrofitting the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder without activation in DentalCNC

If the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder is retrofitted in the K5 without activating it in DentalCNC, the spindle and the blank holder may get damaged due to a collision.

  • During installation in a K5, activate the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder in DentalCNC.

  1. Remove the Ivotion mounting aid (marked orange).

     

  2. Open the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder. This simplifies the tightening of the blank holder considerably.

     

  3. To place the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder in the machine, do the following:

    1. Position the blank holder in the machine, with the open side to the top, and hold it in place with one hand.

    2. With the other hand, screw in the fixing screw together with the washer.

    3. Align the recess (marked blue) in the holder with the counter part (marked orange) in the machine.

    Ivotion holder shown closed for a better overview

  4. Screw down tightly the blank holder with the fixing screw (marked orange).

  5. NOTICE! Close the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder.

  6. Close the working chamber door.

  7. Connect the machine to all lines.

  8. Switch on the machine at the main power switch. Wait until the machine has referenced.

  9. Ensure that the upper side of the blank holder points upwards.

  10. NOTICE! If you have installed the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder in a K5, activate it in the Machine data view in DentalCNC.

  11. Calibrate the machine and check the result with a test specimen.

  12. If the test specimen is out of tolerance, contact your customer service.

Enter the unlock code for Ivotionediting

Before you can edit an Ivotion round for the first time, you must enter an activation code in DentalCNC input.

The unlock code is supplied with the mounting aid.

  1. Start DentalCNC.

  2. Open the DentalCNC Application settings with the following icon in the main icon bar: 

  3. Open the Machine data view with the following icon in the local icon bar: 

  4. Activate the Ivotion machining option.

  5. Enter the activation code and press Enter.

Ivotion Base and Ivotion Clamping Dent discs

You use these discs for orders 1 and 2. You clamp them without Ivotion-Clamping aid.

  • Recommendation: Align the discs as shown in the following figures. However, when using multi-layer discs, make sure that the color layers are correctly aligned.

  • Please note the general instructions for clamping discs in the operating manual for your machine.

E5

 

K5+ / K5+

 

R5

 

Ivotion-Round blanks using the Ivotion-Clamp the clamping aid

Monolithic Ivotion-Discs and discs with complete prosthesis in the oversize process (order 3) you clamp with the help the machine-specific clamping aid.

NOTICE

Unusable machining results and tool damage due to incorrectly aligned Ivotion-Round blanks

Monolithic Ivotion-Discs and discs with complete prosthesis in the oversize process must be precisely aligned using clamping aids. Otherwise, work will be milled incorrectly and tools may break.

The images show the monolithic Ivotion-Round. The procedure for the disc with total prosthesis in the oversize process is identical.

  1. Loosen the 2 fixing screws on the blank holder without unscrewing them.

  2. Insert the Ivotion disc into the blank holder from above as follows:

    • Only monolithic Ivotion-Discs: The gingiva-colored side faces forward.

    • The flat surfaces in the edge are located in the blank holder as shown (compare blue lines).

    3.  

     

     

  3. Attach the Ivotion mounting aid as follows:

    • The upper brackets of the mounting aid (marked orange) lie on top of the blank holder.

    • The lower bracket (marked green) rests on the blank holder below the disc.

    • The mounting aid rests evenly and firmly on the blank holder everywhere.

    4.  

     

     

  4. Tighten the fixing screws with the supplied torque screwdriver (1.5 Nm).

    5. NOTICE! Damage to mounting aid if it remains in the working chamber

  5. Remove the Ivotion mounting aid from the working chamber.

    6.  

     

  1. Attach the Ivotion mounting aid (marked orange) as shown.

    1. Note the alignment of the areas marked green.

    2. The mounting aid is magnetically fixed.

    Top view: Correct alignment of the Ivotion mounting aid

     

  2. Open the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder.

     

  3. Place the Ivotion disc in the Ivotion DirectDisc blank holder, aligned as follows:

    1. Only monolithic Ivotion-Discs: The gingiva-colored side faces upwards.

    2. The green line on the left runs parallel to the left edge of the blank holder (see green arrow).

     

     

     

  4. Close the blank holder.

     

    • The mounting aid precisely aligns the Ivotion disc.

  5. Check whether the Ivotion-Ronde is correctly positioned in the blank holder:

    1. The inner contour of the clamping aid follows the contour of the Ivotion-Ronde (compare green lines).

       

    2. The Ivotion blank holder is completely closed.

       

    Correct the alignment of the Ivotion disc if necessary

    6. NOTICE! Damage to mounting aid if it remains in the working chamber

  6. Remove the mounting aid (marked orange).

     

Mounting standard discs and block holders

    NOTICE! Damage to the Ivotion mounting aid, standard discs, and block holders when used together

  1. Remove the Ivotion mounting aid from the Ivotion blank holder.

  2. Mount a standard disc or the block holder as per the instructions for the standard DirectDisc blank holder.

Attach the Ivotion mounting aids in the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading.. A direct clamping of the Ivotion-Round blanks in the blank holder is not possible.

Attaching the Ivotion mounting aids

  1. Open the multi-purpose compartment.

  2. RecommendationPeel off the protective tab from the adhesive tape on the underside of the clamping plates. The adhesive tape ensures better adhesion of the mounting aids to the surface of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

    This recommendation does not apply in case of frequent removal of the mounting aids.

  3. Attach the Ivotion mounting aids (marked green) to the following blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.

    1. The bracket should be on the left side of the fixing lever (marked orange) and bend upward towards the center of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

    2. Clamp the clamping plate between the two parts of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot. The clamping plate must rest flat on the surface of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. at all points.

     

  4. Make sure that each mounting aid is firmly fixed to the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot and is correctly aligned. Correct the position of incorrectly attached mounting aids.

Mounting Ivotion discs

  1. Open the multi-purpose compartment.

  2. Move the desired blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. location via DentalCNC into the change position.

  3. Pull the fixing lever downwards.

     

  4. Remove the blank in the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot if present.

  5. Place the Ivotion disc in the Ivotion positioning aid as follows:

    1. Only monolithic Ivotion-Discs: The gingiva-colored side points to the left.

    2. The green line runs parallel to the surface of the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

       

    3. The flat areas at the edge of the Ivotion-Round blanks are positioned on the clamping aid as shown (compare green lines and arrows).

      Correct alignment of the Ivotion disc (schema)

  6. Fix the Ivotion disc by slowly guiding the fixing lever against it. To ensure proper seating, push the Ivotion disc down slightly.

  7. Make sure that the Ivotion disc is in the positioning aid without play.

     

    • The Ivotion disc can be loaded into the working chamber.

Mounting standard discs and block holders

    NOTICE! Damage to Ivotion mounting aids, standard discs, and block holders when used together

  1. Remove the Ivotion mounting aids from the desired blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot.

  2. Mount a standard disc or block holder at the appropriate blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot.

Orders with Ivotion-Create and mill discs

Ivotion-Activate blank types

  1. Start DentalCAM.

  2. Activate the Ivotion-Blank type:

    1. Open the DentalCAMapplication settings window with the following icon in the main icon bar:

    2. Open the Material list with the following icon in the program settings icon bar:

    3. Activate in the column Discs the entry Ivotion Denture-D.

    4. close the window Application settings with the following symbol:

Create and mill order

  1. Open the Blank archive with the following icon in the main icon bar:

  2. Create an order with the blank type Ivotion Denture-D.

     

  3. Import the objects for the Ivotion discs:

    1. Select as indication Denture.

    2. 3shape CAM5 files: In the Filter selection list, select 3Shape Ivotion (*.cam5zip) and import the file.

      The decryption process may take a moment.

       

    3. exocad STL files: Import the file as you would any STL file.

  4. Nest the objects:

    • You can change the position of the work not adjust.

    • Set the bar as usual.

  5. Calculate the jobs.

  6. Mount the Ivotion disc(s).

  7. R5: In DentalCNC, assign the Ivotion jobs to the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slots in which you have mounted the Ivotion discs.

  8. Assign tools and start the jobs.

Ivotion-Activate blank types

  1. Start DentalCAM.

  2. Activate the Ivotion-Blank type:

    1. Open the DentalCAMapplication settings window with the following icon in the main icon bar:

    2. Open the Material list with the following icon in the program settings icon bar:

    3. In the column Discs the following entries:

      • Ivotion Base CAD -D

      • Ivo Base CAD OS -D

      • Ivotion Tooth OS -D

    4. close the window Application settings with the following symbol:

Order for Ivotion Create and pre-mill the dent disc

  1. Switch to DentalCAM.

  2. Create an order with the blank type Ivotion Dent OS-D.

  3. Import the sprocket. You can import multiple works.

    • 3shape CAM5 files: In the Filter selection list, select 3Shape Ivotion (*.cam5zip) and import the file.

      The decryption process may take a moment.

    • exocad STL files: Import the file as you would any STL file.

    Example: Nesting of 2 gear rims in one Ivotion Dent-Ronde

  4. Nest the work(s). Set the bar as usual.

    Recommendation:

    • Do not place any bridges on adhesive surfaces.

    • In segmented dental arches, do not place bars on contact surfaces to other segments.

  5. Calculate the order.

    • DentalCAM generates the corresponding order in DentalCNC.

       

  6. Tighten the Ivotion Dent-Ronde without Ivotion-Clamping aid.

    R5: Use the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

    Ivotion Base and Ivotion Clamping Dent discs

  7. R5: Assign the Ivotion Dent order to the correct blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. location.

  8. Start the Ivotion Dent order.

Order for Ivotion Create and pre-mill the base disc

  1. Open the Blank archive with the following icon in the main icon bar:

  2. Create an order with the blank type Ivo Base CAD OS -D.

  3. Import the denture base analogously to the dental arch.

    • DentalCAM The round automatically adds 2 – 3 flat surfaces to the edge for precise re-clamping. These are also milled out.

      Example: Nesting a Ivotion Base-Ronde for a R5 with 2 flat surfaces (marked orange)

  4. Nest the work. Set the bar as usual.

    Recommendation: Do not place any bridges on adhesive surfaces.

  5. Calculate the order.

    • DentalCAM lays in DentalCNC 2 orders to:

    • Ivotion Base order S1 for the prosthesis base

    • Ivotion Base order S2 for the entire prosthesis.

      At R5-Machines the order S2 automatically rotated by 135°. This is necessary for correct re-clamping and does not constitute a malfunction.

    Example: Above a R5-Order for a Ivotion Base-Ronde, below the automatically generated order for the entire prosthesis

  6. Tighten the Ivotion Base -Round without Ivotion-Clamping aid.

    R5: Use the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

    Ivotion Base and Ivotion Clamping Dent discs

  7. R5: Assign the order S1 the correct blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. location.

  8. Assign tools and start the job S1.

Fine milling of the entire prosthesis

  1. Glue the dental arch and denture base together.

  2. Clamp the disc with the entire prosthesis with the help the Ivotion-Clamping aid.

    R5: Use the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..

    Ivotion-Round blanks using the Ivotion-Clamp the clamping aid

  3. R5: Assign the order S2 the correct blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. location.

  4. Mill the job S2.