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What is Porcelain?

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Porcelain is a product made from a specially formulated slip which is about the consistency of mud. It is pored into a mold and left to harden slightly. It is then removed from the mold and fired at extremely high temperatures in a kiln. After the product is fired it is coated with a glaze and kiln fired again. The firing process hardens the glaze to a glass-like finish. After these processes are completed the decals (pictures) are applied to the surface and kiln-fired again.
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Fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees. Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish. Glazing produces a high gloss; underglaze produces a matte finish. Bisque is a matte finish without glaze. After finishing, the item is "cooked" for six hours at 800 degrees.
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Porcelain consists of a spray dried body of selected clays, kaolinitic minerals, quartz and feldspar, shaped by dry pressing to form a ceramic material that is then fired at temperatures up to 1250 degrees centigrade. A key element of porcelain is its extremely low level of water absorption which is below 0.5%. As a result of new innovative processes new porcelain bears a striking resemblence to natural stones such as marble, granite and poryphyry.
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Porcelain is a fine ground white clay, molded and fired in an oven for eight hours at 1200 degrees. Finished with a glazed, underglazed, or "bisque" finish. Glazing produces a high gloss; underglaze produces a matte finish. Bisque is a matte finish without glaze. After finishing, the item is "cooked" for six hours at 800 degrees.
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Why do some porcelain veneers look so bulky?

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Some dentists try and place veneers directly over a patients’ teeth without reducing the tooth structure. The veneer basically gets “stuck on” to the tooth surface, creating bulky looking teeth. This problem can be eliminated by proper diagnosis and planning, which will indicate exactly how much tooth surface needs to be prepared to create an outstanding final result.
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What are porcelain veneers?

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Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia, and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Porcelain veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth, and to improve a smile.
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Finely crafted porcelain veneers can last almost indefinitely if maintained properly with good dental hygiene and regular dental visits.
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Is the application of porcelain veneers painless?

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Absolutely! Veneers are secured painlessly during two office visits and anesthesia may not be required.
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What is a porcelain crown?

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A porcelain crown covers your entire tooth, replacing the outside of your tooth and leaving the inside of your natural tooth in place. It is colored and shaped to perfectly match your natural tooth.
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Why is our porcelain sink stained brown?

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The brown stain is from too much iron in your water. It is closely related to simple rust you see on metal, which is iron oxide. Probably the source of the water you use is ground water, and the water has filtered through rocks containing iron-rich minerals on the way to the well.
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Which are better, stainless steel, porcelain-coated cast iron or porcelain enamel cooking grates?

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All have their merits, so it is mostly a matter of personal preference. All require little maintenance and give great sear marks. Porcelain-coated cast iron grates will hold the heat longer so you don't have to cook with higher temperatures. Stainless steel grates have a longer warranty, followed by porcelain-coated cast iron, then porcelain enameled. Replacements are readily available for all styles. Note: If you have porcelain-coated cast iron grates, no seasoning is required.
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Why would you recommend a porcelain veneer?

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Porcelain veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations. They provide a much more conservative approach to changing a tooth's color, size, or shape. Porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects, such as teeth stained by tetracycline, by an injury, or as a result of a root-canal procedure, and are ideal for masking discolored fillings in front teeth. Patients with gaps between their front teeth or teeth that are chipped or worn may consider porcelain veneers.
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Can porcelain veneers cover up the gaps in my smile?

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Definitely. Porcelain veneers are specifically designed to cover gaps, chips, permanent stains, misshapen teeth and washed out fillings. The thin porcelain veneers are instant orthodontics and will give you the beautiful smile you desire. If you’re considering cosmetic dentistry in Colorado Springs, please call or e-mail us today to schedule your initial consultation. Home | About Us | Dr.
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These are also called "porcelain laminates," "porcelain laminate veneers," and just "veneers," For our purposes, we will just call them veneers. Veneers are formed porcelain shells that are used to create a new front surface to a tooth. These are thin sculpted pieces of tooth-shaped porcelain that fit over the front of the teeth and are the premier standard of care in cosmetic dentistry.
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What is Porcelain Slip?

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Porcelain slip is a liquid clay formulation that fires to a fine translucent bisque and is non-porous at maturity. It is used to produce porcelain dolls, figurines, etc.
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What is Kislovodsky porcelain?

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Kislovodsk artists and folk masters united their efforts, being aimed at search of new expressiveness in their artistic language; as a result of their creative activities in this field, a renovated unique style was formed. A new style was born as a creative interpretation of old traditions; professional artists, who came at the enterprise in the early 1960?'s, were at the head of this creative initiative.
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What are Porcelain Tiles?

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Found in glazed and unglazed finishes, porcelain tile is made up of a fine mixture of clays. Their most outstanding feature is their density. They are impervious tiles that absorb from zero to less that one-half-of-one-percent moisture, making them as tough as granite.
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What is a porcelain veneer?

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A porcelain veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is applied to the tooth surface to change the size, shape and color of your teeth. Veneers mimic the toothâ??s enamel and are extremely strong and stain resistant.
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What is Jade Porcelain?

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Jade porcelain is a type of porcelain made with a finer clay. Usually no glaze or only a colorless glaze will be applied at the final firing to show off the very smooth surface and to preserve the translucency. Example: 27112. Jade Porcelain is used for night lights because of its high degree of translucency when lit.
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What is porcelain tile?

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A technologically advanced material, porcelain tiles are composed of ultra-purified, highly ground clays with silica and feldspar additives. The surface is not glazed, but as the homogeneous batch is heated to extremely high temperatures, vitrification occurs which results in a surface of greater hardness than granite or marble.
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What is porcelain enamel?

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True porcelain enamel is glass, not paint. A "frit" is created from ground glass, and is sprayed onto the raw steel top much like glaze on pottery. The tabletops are then heated red hot to 1600° so that the frit melts. The resulting glass surface is easy to maintain and rustproof.
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What is the City of Porcelain?

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All Lladro pieces are made at the City of Porcelain, a spectacular complex measuring some 100,000 m2 (1,076,000 sq. ft.) just outside Valencia, Spain. About 2,000 people work there, most of whom are artisans or artists. The complex is comprised of studios, laboratories, warehouses, office buildings, leisure and sports areas.
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Is porcelain pottery ?

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Yes, porcelain is pottery but not all pottery is porcelain. Porcelain is a pure white clay body fired to a very high temperature (white heat - 2400 F ) which is very strong and therefore can be formed much thinner than other clays. Finished pieces are, therefore, lighter and more translucent with excellent thermal properties (which is why our dinnerware is safe in both dishwasher and microwave oven).
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What is Handbuilt porcelain?

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Basically pottery is either molded, slip cast, thrown on a potter’s wheel or hand built. Handbuilding in our case is rolling out slabs of clay, impressing them with antique lace using a rolling pin and then using the impressed slab of clay to form the various pieces . Very few props or supports are used giving the pieces a more natural form.
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