Ivoclar Variolink N Lc

• Highly esthetic results
• Available in three different shades offering a brightening effect
• Convenient handling
• High radiopacity

Shades:

• Clear: Neutral effect (50% translucency)
• +1: Little brightening (24% translucency)
• +2: Brightening, whitening effect (12% translucency)

• 1 x 1.5ml syringe

• Clean the preparation with a polishing brush and a fluoride free cleaning paste
• Rinse the preparation with water spray and dry it with water and oil-free air
• For optimum esthetic results use variolink N try and paste to evaluate the shade of the restoration
• Check the shade effect, accuracy of the fit and occlusion of the restoration
• Thoroughly rinse off the trying paste with water spray after trying and dry the preparation with water and oil-free air 
• Etch the bonding surface of the restoration with 5% Hydrofluoric acid (ceramic etching gel) for 20 sec
• Rinse off the etching gel and dry the restoration
• Clean the bonding surface with ivoclean and leave it for 20 sec
• Rinse off ivoclean and dry the restoration
• Apply monobond n bonding agent to the pre-treated surface using a brush and allow it to react for 60 sec then disperse it with dry air
• Isolate the operating field
• Apply phosphoric acid etchnat to etch enamel for 15-30 seconds and dentin for 10-15 sec
• Thouroughly rinse the gel with vigorous stream of water and air dry the preparation 
• Coat the entire bonding surface with bonding agent and scrub the adhesive in for 20 sec. Disperse the adhesive using air
• Light cure bonding for 10 sec
• Apply the desired amount of Variolink N LC directly from the syringe on to the restoration
• Seat the restoration and retain it in place exerting uniform pressure
• Remove gross excess material within the processing time especially in proximal and gingival area
• Maintain the pressure and light cure the central area of the restoration for 3-4 seconds 
• Cover the restoration margins with glycerine gel to prevent oxygen inhibition
• Light cure the restoration again for 10 seconds 
• Rinse off the glycerine gel 
• Finish the proximal sufaces with finishing and polishing strips. Polish the restoration margins with composite polishers.

Question: How does the amine-reduced formulation of Variolink N LC contribute to its performance?
Answer: The special amine-reduced formulation of Variolink N LC supports shade stability and lowers the risk of discoloration caused by exposure to intensive daylight, ensuring long-term esthetic results.

Question: What makes Ivoclar Variolink N LC highly esthetic?
Answer: The material is formulated to provide highly esthetic results due to its excellent shade matching and the availability of three different shades, each offering a brightening effect to enhance the final appearance of the restorations.

Question: What is Ivoclar Variolink N LC, and what are its primary uses?
Answer: Ivoclar Variolink N LC is an esthetic light-cure luting material designed for adhesive cementation in the anterior region, especially suitable for very thin (<2mm) and highly translucent restorations such as veneers, inlays, and onlays.