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What is Eclipse?
Eclipse is a revolutionary new prosthetic resin system. monomer-free* and investment-free. The
Eclipse System uses three resins to form the denture: Baseplate Resin, Set-up Resin and Contour
Resin. The resins were developed to handle like wax, yet be cured into a denture base material
without investing and flasking. The baseplate used at try-in will be incorporated into the denture that
will be delivered. The fit at try-in has been shown in a clinical study to equal fit at delivery.
Is there any reason why I would not want to use an Eclipse denture?
Though there are a few slight difference, we designed Eclipse denture base material to stay within the
workflow of conventional denture base materials. We feel the superior fit and comfort, monomer-free*,
and using the final processed baseplate for the occlusal records and try-in, will overshadow any
concerns a dentist may have about using Eclipse denture base materials.
However, if a patient has a very tight vertical distance, the Clinical Professional may choose to use a
conventional material since teeth must have retention grooves ground into them. If a tooth must be
ground down to a point where there is no depth remaining to cut retention grooves or a collar groove,
then Eclipse may not be suitable.
What is the difference between Eclipse and Triad Denture Base Material?
Eclipse materials use a different chemistry. Eclipse is stronger than Triad. With Eclipse, the three
different resins are combined to create the denture.
- Eclipse is wax-like, tried in like a wax try-in, and then cured; Triad is not.
- Eclipse is carvable and can be tried-in; Triad can not.
- Eclipse is shaded like Lucitone 199; Triad is not.
high percentage of laboratories use mechanical retention with conventional denture resins).
How is the curing process for Eclipse different than Lucitone 199?
L199 is a peroxide-initiated heat cured MMA powder-liquid resin that must be processed at
temperatures above 163F. Light activation is not possible.
2. GENERAL QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Different colors are required for orthodontic applications. When will you have
more shades?
We do not have any immediate plans to develop orthodontic shades.
Can Triad Air Barrier Coating and Model Release Agent be used with the
Eclipse System?
There are only three materials that can be used for both the Triad and Eclipse systems: Air Barrier
Coating, Model Release Agent and Sealing Gel. The similarities end there. No other materials from
one system can be used with the other system.
Why do I have to be concerned about the cleanliness of the area used for
Eclipse?
All of the Eclipse materials, once processed, become part of the final restoration that the patient will be
wearing. Therefore, it is essential that the Eclipse materials stay free of dirt and debris that could
become incorporated into the material and, ultimately, the finished product.
Can the Eclipse System be used for the wax-up of implant bars)?
Not at the present time.
How long do you have to warm the model before adapting the baseplate?
The models can take from 10 minutes on up. The amount of time it takes depends on how many
models you have in the oven at one time, and how frequently you open the oven door, and how wet
the models are. The model must get to 50 degrees C and then the baseplate materials will flow well
onto the model. Paper temperature indicators (reorder #905136) are provided in the introductory kit,
and sold separately, to help you know when the model is ready to adapt the material to it.
Any problems using on patients with extremely thick cases? Processing time
affected?
See Eclipse Materials Section.
Why isnt Eclipse Baseplate Resin packaged like Triad (in sheets)?
Eclipse Baseplate Resin has a "cold flow" property. This means the material will slowly creep if not
contained in an airtight package that is dimensionally stable. Because of this, it is not possible to form
and store Eclipse Baseplate Resin in sheets.
Can I make nightguards with a soft occlusal surface with this material?
At present, this has not been tested.
Do the materials bond well together? Is there any problem with the layering?
The Baseplate, Set-up and Contour Resins all bond well together. Eclipse appliances may also be
relined with various materials that you are accustomed to working with, such as DENTSPLY Austenal
PermaSoft.
How long can the baseplate material sit, once adapted to the cast, before the
"cold-flow" properties cause the materials to distort?
We recommend that the fabricated baseplate go into the processing unit within 10 minutes of being
adapted.
If there are tiny air bubbles in the materials when I open the package, should I
be concerned?
Any air bubbles you may find in the packaging will not have any effect on the performance of the
Eclipse Resins. However, avoid air entrapment as much as possible. Bubbles on the surface should
be polished out so that the denture is esthetic and so that no stain occurs or plaque attracts to an
exposed "hole."
The limit of 8mm for baseplate is due to the fact that the resin is visible light cured and light
penetration decreases as the thickness of the device increases. Please call Trubyte Technical
Services for more details.
The minimum Eclipse device thickness should be equal to what is used for pour dentures and/or
HyPro dentures when clinical cases require small thickness dimension. This will be effective since
Eclipse mechanical properties exceed those of pour acrylics and conventional heat cure acrylics.
Bear in mind that thinner appliances, whether they are Eclipse or pour acrylic, will not be as long lived
as thicker appliances since the thin device will bend more under load (as the denture becomes less
well fitting due to changes in the mouth). That said, thin Eclipse appliances should last as long as thin
pour acrylic devices.
How do I know if I have the correct thickness? How far should I press the
material out?
Press material so no thin areas are visible.
How should we deal with severe undercuts on the master model after
processing?
To remove the master model from the processed baseplate that has severe undercuts, it must be
sectioned and destroyed.
After baseplate fabrication, rather than "burring" the surface, could the tech
use a micro blaster, sand or otherwise, to rough up the surface?
No. Sand blasting will leave unwanted particles on the surface of the baseplate. Shell blasting may
result in the same issues.
When you boil off the wax, does the appliance begin to cure?
At the wax-rim appointment, the baseplate is already cured. When removing wax from the baseplate
after the wax-rim appointment, we recommend that the baseplate remains on the model and that you
scoop hot water over the baseplate until all the wax is removed. Do not submerge the baseplate in
boiling water to avoid warping.
A technician who had once worked in the automotive industry where they
cured Urethane resins containing Isocyanates. These types of Isocyanates are
know as being bad for your health.
Eclipse resins differ from what is used in the autobody industry. Eclipse base resins, i.e., starting
materials, are made with isocyanates however they are reacted urethanes; Technicians, doctors or
patients will never touch a concentrated isocyanate resin. Toxicological tests have been done to show
acceptable biocompatibility.
4. QUESTIONS ABOUT PROPERTY
Eclipse provides acceptable in-vitro stain resistance to both coffee and mustard when properly
polished. In-vitro mustard stain resistance is similar to L199. Dentures, repairs and relines and fracture
repair all show acceptable stain resistance.
Is there any micro leakage between the Eclipse material and the teeth (similar
to porcelain teeth and acrylic)?
Based on the results from our multi-site clinical study, there has been no evidence of leakage or
staining.
Unlike other monomer-free materials that are known to have color stability concerns, Eclipse has
excellent color stability.
Does this material attract bacteria, more or less than conventional materials?
Bacterial growth in prosthedontic materials is generally due to the sorption of water. Eclipse passes
the ADA specification for water sorption and no significant bacterial or candida growth has been
observed in the clinical study.
Has Eclipse been tested on patients, and have there been any sensitivity or
allergic reactions?
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.
What is the amount of shrinkage during processing of the Eclipse material?
Eclipse has about a 3% volumetric shrinkage while conventional acrylics and Lucitone 199 are about
7%. This is why Eclipse is able to deliver on the claim, fit at try-in equals fit at delivery.
Shrinkage is similar to Triad, and less than heat-cured acrylics. Shrinkage of the individual Eclipse
Resins comprising the devices approximately 50-70% less (Baseplate = 50% and Contour = 70%)
than that of heat-cured acrylic and on par with Triad Denture base.
Whats the bond look like between baseplate and contour/finishing resins?
Contour and Setup Resins bond to the baseplate by micro-mechanical retention. The surface of the
ground baseplate is irregular and the molten / liquified Contour and Set-up Resins flow into and
around the rough surface contours while setting teeth and contouring the denture. When the Contour
and Set-up Resins are cured, the resin is locked into place. This bond is the same as for bonding of
plastic teeth to acrylic denture resin. There is no actual chemical bond of Contour Resin to the
baseplate.
The key in obtaining the best lock of Contour Resin and Set-up Resin to the baseplate is a good melt
interface which is why the Directions For Use stress that the Set-up Resin surface must be melted
prior to placement on the baseplate.
5. EQUIPMENT
Can the Triad Processing Unit be used instead of the Eclipse Processing Unit?
No. The Eclipse Processing Unit was designed specifically with the light and heat requirements
needed for the Eclipse resin materials. Eclipse runs much hotter that Triad, since it uses six lamps.
The two processing units are not similar and are not interchangeable.
The Triad Processing Unit only gets to a temperature of 168 F. The Eclipse Processing Unit attains a
temperature of 265 F. A denture processed in a Triad Processing Unit will not cure properly, even
though it may appear cured when you take it out of the unit. A Triad cured Eclipse denture will not
have the strength required of a denture.
Can light bulbs from the Triad Units be used in the Eclipse Processing Unit?
The lamps used in the Triad I & II are identical to the laps used in the Eclipse Processing Unit. Do
NOT use the same lamps as in the Triad 2000. The Triad 2000 lamps will not work in the Eclipse
Processing Unit and will trigger an error message to appear on the screen indicating that the bulbs
must be replaced.
Is there any staining at the gingival margin of the tooth, similar to porcelain
teeth?
A clinical study has not demonstrated any gingival staining.
7. RELINES AND REPAIRS
Since Eclipse is monomer-free*, can relines and repairs be done on the Eclipse
dentures? Other monomer-free* materials, such as those used in flexible resin
systems, do not reline and repair well.
Yes. Eclipse can be relined and repaired just like conventional denture materials.
If the occlusion is not acceptable at try-in can the teeth be removed for a new
bite registration?
Yes. Use a silicone material, such as DENTSPLY Caulk Regisil, to make a new bite registration. Do
not use wax.
Cured Eclipse dentures are resistant to common disinfectants thus a broad range of materials can be
used on the finished device including phenolics, quaternary ammonium chlorides, and glutaraldehye-
based disinfectants. Thus a dentist or lab technician does not need to be concerned about disinfection
of a finished denture whose origin is unknown. [Note: One caveat is iodine-containing disinfectants;
these may stain Eclipse (and probably acrylics too) and are not recommended.]
The specific disinfectants that we have tested and found to work well on UNCURED Eclipse dentures
are:
ProSpray
Cavicide
Banicide
The specific disinfectants that we tested and found to work well on CURED Eclipse dentures are:
ProSpray
Cavicide
Banicide
Prophene Plus
Birex se
Why not deliver the case with a conventional wax-up, get DDS approval and
"jump" the teeth with a matrix, and process in lab?
Conventional dental wax can be used to set teeth in combination with an Eclipse processed baseplate
to make a try-in denture. Directions for this procedure are found in the Directions For Use, page 6.,
first column, III. OPTIONAL METHODS FOR FULL AND PARTIAL DENTURES.
9. CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS
Many Clinical Professionals ask us to hydrate the appliance for 72 hours prior
to delivery; will the appliance absorb water?
Similar to acrylics, the appliance will absorb small amounts of water. Eclipse materials meet the ADA
specifications for water sorption.
If the Clinician pours their own models, do they need to do anything special?
If you pour your own models and send them to the laboratory, you just need to make sure that the land
areas are no greater than 1mm above the depth of the sulcus to allow light penetration for complete
curing of the border areas. Carve the post dam in the master model if not included in the impression.
If the Clinical Professional wants to plump or reduce the gingival areas at try-
in, how should this be done?
To plump, use Silicone Putty, such as DENTSPLY Caulk Reprosil to add volume to the gingival area.
Do not use wax. To reduce, just carve material away, or instruct your laboratory to do so.
If the occlusion is not acceptable at try-in can the teeth be removed for a new
bite registration?
Yes. Use a silicone material such as DENTSPLY Caulk Regisil to make a new bite registration. Do
not use wax.
Cured Eclipse dentures are resistant to common disinfectants thus a broad range of materials can be
used on the finished device including phenolics, quaternary ammonium chlorides, and glutaraldehye-
based disinfectants. Thus a dentist or lab technician does not need to be concerned about disinfection
of a finished denture whose origin is unknown. [Note: One caveat is iodine-containing disinfectants;
these may stain Eclipse (and probably acrylics too) and are not recommended.]
The specific disinfectants that we have tested and found to work well on UNCURED Eclipse dentures
are:
ProSpray
Cavicide
Banicide
The specific disinfectants that we tested and found to work well on CURED Eclipse dentures are:
ProSpray
Cavicide
Banicide
Prophene Plus
Birex se