Target: Shadow, wear facets, value reduction
Unique: Neutral aging gray. For shadow aging, incisal wear, occlusal wear facets and lowering value without adding brown.
Q1: What is R16 Gray in Polyfix Stain Kit?
A1: R16 Gray is Neutral aging gray. For shadow aging, incisal wear, occlusal wear facets and lowering value without adding brown. Part of the 21-color PRS-S-R system (Polyfix Resin Stain – Real). Features Light-Diffusion Micro-Pigment technology, thixotropic gel consistency for 0.08-0.15mm ultra-thin control, cures with LED 385-430nm in 30-50s per layer, high stability, and intelligent nanomaterial with antibacterial + wear-resistant matrix. Code R16 delivers shadow, wear facets, value reduction characterization in one thin layer.
Q2: What is R16 used for? Gum color or tooth color?
A2: Tooth color / effect. R16 is for tooth characterization: Shadow, wear facets, value reduction. Cervical, fissure, dentin or effect layer – controls chroma, value and age.
Q3: How to use R16 Gray? Does it need diluent R19?
A3: Thin-layer technique: 1) Clean and matte printed part. 2) Mix R16 Gray with R19 Diluent – 1:1 for standard, 1:2 for light shadow, wear facets, value reduction. 3) Apply with fine brush in single stroke 0.08-0.15mm – do not build thick. 4) LED cure 385-430nm for ≤30s per layer (tack-free). 5) Repeat if deeper. 6) Final seal mandatory: if hard tooth/denture → R20 Glaze (high-gloss hard anti-stain). If flexible gingiva / soft base → R21 Glaze(soft) as elastic base ONLY to prevent cracking, then R20 on top. R16 must be sealed or will wear.
Q4: Can R16 Gray be used alone without ZonMed resin? Compatible with PMMA PEEK?
A4: Yes, standalone universal. R16 Gray works on ANY brand 3D printed resin, PMMA, PEEK, composite, zirconia, and denture base resin. No need for ZonMed resin. Just ensure substrate is cleaned, light-cured, and slightly roughened. Cure with standard dental LED 385-430nm. Optimal synergy with PRS Polymer Resin (Polyfix Resin System) for best bond and shade match, but not required. Universal compatibility validated.
Q5: Is R16 included in 7-color Kit B? What is difference between Kit A and Kit B?
A5: No, R16 Gray is NOT in 7-color Kit B – only in full 21-color Kit A. Kit B = R01 R02 R03 R04 R19 R20 R21 (daily gum kit). R16 belongs to advanced tooth shades R05-R18 for cervical, fissure, incisal opal, effect aging. Difference: Kit B = gum daily (pink system + functional). Kit A = complete master (gum + tooth + modifier + functional) for full characterization including A3.5-A4 warmth, white spots, crack, halo, opal, tobacco aging.