EFFEICIENCY THROUGH INNOVATIVE MATERIAL PROPERTIES

In developing innovative dental materials, Ivoclar consistently sets new benchmarks in the dental field. For instance, take the two zirconia discs IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic. These materials combine two types of zirconium oxide with different properties in one disc, thereby unlocking a very broad spectrum of applications.

They are next-generation zirconia materials that offer not only high strength but also enhanced esthetic qualities. A standout feature is the GT Technology, which provides the discs with a natural progression of translucency from the dentin to the incisal margin.

Additionally, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic are regularly adjusted to ensure they are aligned with the needs of customers. To make them even more user friendly, both zirconium oxide discs are now encased by an outer ring, which facilitates certain tasks in the laboratory:

1. Easy positioning in the material holder
   The new ring feature enables the disc to be inserted, removed and placed back in the material holder without any hassle. The ring is equipped with a guiding notch that shows the correct position of the disc in the material holder, eliminating the need for dental technicians to make their own markings. In addition, the ring allows the disc to be secured in the holder without causing any stress or tension, thereby preventing chipping or breaking while the material is held in place.
2. Consistent colour coding for instant identification 
   The colours of the rings are coordinated with the familiar colour scheme of the IPS e.max ZirCAD product portfolio: magenta for IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and grey for IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic. This makes it easy and quick to identify and select the correct disc based on the colour of the ring. This way, the coloured rings offer an extra advantage by helping to avoid mix-ups, particularly amidst the hurly-burly of a busy work environment. Having the same colour scheme throughout the entire range of IPS e.max ZirCAD products creates clarity.
3. Rounded-out all around
   The ring completes the well thought-through and user-friendly design of the two IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime discs. They fit seamlessly into the Ivoclar workflow. Thanks to the RFID label, data can be quickly captured and integrated into the PrograMill PM7 without the need for any manual steps in between. This way, the RFID labels on the IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic optimize the workflow in the dental laboratory. The versatile IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime disc comes in thicknesses of 14 mm, 16 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm, enabling optimal positioning of the restoration within the blank. An extensive and thorough validation process has been conducted to ensure that the material works well in conjunction with other components of the Ivoclar workflow system. Esthetically speaking, the material’s wide range of shades plays a crucial role, while its GT Technology is the prime feature that truly sets it apart.
4. Achieving highly esthetic restorations effortlessly with GT Technology
   The material’s mechanical properties also contribute to elevating the efficiency of the manufacturing processes in the laboratory. The unique GT Technology combines the best of two worlds: strength and translucency. This innovative filler technology creates a natural, seamless and layer-free progression of shade, strength and translucency. Advanced powder conditioning ensures adjusted sintering kinetics and provides an optimum combination of the two raw zirconium oxide materials. This results in uniform shrinkage behaviour and exceptionally accurately fitting zirconia restorations.

CONCLUSION

Ivoclar has set new standards in dentistry with IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime and Prime Esthetic. Innovations in durability, aesthetics, and usability, such as Gradient Technology (GT) and outer rings, along with the integration of RFID tags, have brought efficiency and ease to technicians. These zirconia blanks ensure high-quality and aesthetically pleasing dental restorations.