Compatibility between Ceramco3 and CeramcoIC?

[Jiesyl]

Should anybody tell me if the Ceramco3 is compatible with the CeramcoIC?
Many thanks for your answer!
sylvie

 

[MasterCeramist]

I am going to guess that they are not, only because of the big difference in firing temps. Ceramco 3 dentin fires at 960 where IC dentin fires at 840. Now you may be able to get by using Ceramco3 opaques for IC or IC as a low fusing add on for Ceramco3. Myself I don't believe in mixing and matching different porcelains. Too hard to keep track of especially if theres a problem down the road I don't have to wonder is that a case I used brand x dentin with Brand y enamel.

 

[user name]

I cant imagine why you would want to. IC is a much nicer porcelain. My only issue was the poor color opaques in the more chroma intense shades. Thats been changed...theyre much nicer now.