Is IPS e.max Press Basic Kit worth A-D it?

[dini2020]

Hi Everyone,

I just opened my lab last month and have been working in a big lab for over 15 years. I'm was wondering if anyone know if the IPS e.max Press Kit A-D is worth buying?

The kit is $1499 CAD and consists of the following:

1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HO1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs MO1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT A1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT A2
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT A3
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT B1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT A1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT A2
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT A3
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT B1
1 - IPS Ring Base 100g
1 - IPS Ring Base 200g
1 - IPS Ring Gauge 100g
1 - IPS Ring Gauge 200g
1 - IPS Silicone Ring 100g
1 - IPS Silicone Ring 200g
1 - IPS Sprue Guide 100g
1 - IPS Sprue Guide 200g
1 - IPS Alox Plunger Refill 2pcs
1 - IPS Alox Plunger Separator 200mg
1 - IPS Object Fix Flow 10 ml
1 - IPS Ceramic Etching Gel Kit
3 - OptraStick Testpack
1 - IPS e.max Press Invex Jar
1 - IPS Natural Die Material Shade Guide
1 - IPS e.max Press HO/MO Shade Guide
1 - IPS e.max Press/CAD LT Shade Guide
1 - IPS e.max Press/CAD HT Shade Guide

I'm not sure if I actually need all the above. Based on my experience when I was working in a lab I mostly used the following:

1 - IPS e.max Press MO 0
1 - IPS e.max Press MO 1
1 - IPS e.max Press MO 2
1 - IPS e.max Press MO 3

1 - IPS e.max Press LT A1
1 - IPS e.max Press LT A2
1 - IPS e.max Press LT A3
1 - IPS e.max Press LT B1
1 - IPS e.max Press LT B2

1 - IPS e.max Ceram Transpa Incisal 1 - 20g
1 - IPS e.max Ceram Transpa Incisal 2 - 20g

1 - IPS e.max Ceram Ceram Add-On Margin - 20g

1 - IPS e.max Investment Ring System 100g
1 - IPS e.max Investment Ring System 200g

1 - IPS e.max Alox Plunger 2 pcs
1 - IPS e.max Alox Plunger Separator 200mg

1 - IPS e.max Press Invex Liquid

Any feedback and help is much appreciated!

Thank you!

-Dini

 

[dmonwaxa]

Spend the money on the things you need not on half the stuff you'll never use.

 

[emax sung]

Yes.
It's worth to buy it.
someday you'll need it.

 

[TheLabGuy]

Spend the money on the things you need not on half the stuff you'll never use.

I agree........

 

[sixonice]

Hi Everyone,

I just opened my lab last month and have been working in a big lab for over 15 years. I'm was wondering if anyone know if the IPS e.max Press Kit A-D is worth buying?

The kit is $1499 CAD and consists of the following:

1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HO1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs MO1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT A1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT A2
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT A3
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs LT B1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT A1
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT A2
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT A3
1 - IPS e.max Press Refill 5 pcs HT B1
1 - IPS Ring Base 100g
1 - IPS Ring Base 200g
1 - IPS Ring Gauge 100g
1 - IPS Ring Gauge 200g
1 - IPS Silicone Ring 100g
1 - IPS Silicone Ring 200g
1 - IPS Sprue Guide 100g
1 - IPS Sprue Guide 200g
1 - IPS Alox Plunger Refill 2pcs
1 - IPS Alox Plunger Separator 200mg
1 - IPS Object Fix Flow 10 ml
1 - IPS Ceramic Etching Gel Kit
3 - OptraStick Testpack
1 - IPS e.max Press Invex Jar
1 - IPS Natural Die Material Shade Guide
1 - IPS e.max Press HO/MO Shade Guide
1 - IPS e.max Press/CAD LT Shade Guide
1 - IPS e.max Press/CAD HT Shade Guide

I'm not sure if I actually need all the above. Based on my experience when I was working in a lab I mostly used the following:

1 - IPS e.max Press MO 0
1 - IPS e.max Press MO 1
1 - IPS e.max Press MO 2
1 - IPS e.max Press MO 3

1 - IPS e.max Press LT A1
1 - IPS e.max Press LT A2
1 - IPS e.max Press LT A3
1 - IPS e.max Press LT B1
1 - IPS e.max Press LT B2

1 - IPS e.max Ceram Transpa Incisal 1 - 20g
1 - IPS e.max Ceram Transpa Incisal 2 - 20g

1 - IPS e.max Ceram Ceram Add-On Margin - 20g

1 - IPS e.max Investment Ring System 100g
1 - IPS e.max Investment Ring System 200g

1 - IPS e.max Alox Plunger 2 pcs
1 - IPS e.max Alox Plunger Separator 200mg

1 - IPS e.max Press Invex Liquid

Any feedback and help is much appreciated!

Thank you!

-Dini

The press basic kit is a nice way to get things started. it gives you all the accessories needed to begin your work and adding all of it up is saving you a good chunk of money versus if you bought these things individully. I am noticing many of the shades your using regular are in the basic kit. you also get a couple nice storage cabinets to keep organized. now for your porcelain items, you can just buy those as single refills and then add things as you go. years ago, when you would buy a full empress (before e.max!) system you would get alot of items that you wouldn't use on a regular basis. now with e.max, it is sold as a modular system and you can buy basic kits and build around those to maximize what is being used in the lab and what is not. my "2 cents".

 

[charles007]

The press basic kit is a nice way to get things started. it gives you all the accessories needed to begin your work and adding all of it up is saving you a good chunk of money versus if you bought these things individully. I am noticing many of the shades your using regular are in the basic kit. you also get a couple nice storage cabinets to keep organized. now for your porcelain items, you can just buy those as single refills and then add things as you go. years ago, when you would buy a full empress (before e.max!) system you would get alot of items that you wouldn't use on a regular basis. now with e.max, it is sold as a modular system and you can buy basic kits and build around those to maximize what is being used in the lab and what is not. my "2 cents".

I agree.

The only items you may not want or need are the HT ingots. I would beef up your order now with a few porcelain shades, Essences, stains, to get a large discount now ! You aren't going to get a discount on you next order! Ask your rep if he will trade the HT's for the new Press Impulse Ingots when they come in. I'm sure the rep will do that now for the large sell and new emax lab.
I would also consider an Ivoclar press oven, or as a second choice a Whip Mix, Zubler. The Ivoclar ovens are on sell now.
My $.02
Charles

 

[dmonwaxa]

I do agree with SOI and Charles. However Chales does present some viable options. The HT ingots may not see any use and may just be wasted money, which is what I was leading to.

I agree.

The only items you may not want or need are the HT ingots. I would beef up your order now with a few porcelain shades, Essences, stains, to get a large discount now ! You aren't going to get a discount on you next order! Ask your rep if he will trade the HT's for the new Press Impulse Ingots when they come in. I'm sure the rep will do that now for the large sell and new emax lab.
I would also consider an Ivoclar press oven, or as a second choice a Whip Mix, Zubler. The Ivoclar ovens are on sell now.
My $.02
Charles