IPS e.max® ZirCAD® Prime is the next generation of all ceramics. It is produced using Gradient Technology (GT), a new, unique manufacturing process that uses special powder conditioning to combine 3Y and 5Y oxide-ceramics for the ultimate in strength and esthetics. Unlike multi layered materials on the market which can have visible layers of color, unique Gradient Technology offers a seamless progression of shade, translucency, and composition to provide premium esthetics combined with exceptional strength.
With a flexural strength of 1,200 MPa, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime is suitable for any indication – from single crowns to 14-unit bridges. In combination with the Programat® S2 1600, a full tray of single crowns can be sintered in only 2 hr. 26 min.
Today‘s dental laboratory carries multiple brands of glass and zirconium oxide ceramic material, now IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime offers production and inventory efficiencies by providing a “One-Disc Solution,“ eliminating the need to carry multiple materials for esthetic vs high strength cases. It produces results that simultaneously optimize efficiency and profitability.
1. Premium esthetics – Comparable to glass-ceramics
The premium esthetic appearance of IPS e.max® ZirCAD® Prime is defined by a seamless gradient of shade and translucency, resulting in natural looking restorations that can be created without having to do any characterization work.
2. All indication – ranging from single tooth crowns to 14-unit bridges
As a result of its high strength, IPS e.max® ZirCAD® Prime covers a wide array of indications – ranging from single tooth crowns to 14-unit bridges. Furthermore, the material can be applied in very thin layers on minimally prepared tooth structure and restoration suppỏted on implant.
- Full contour
- Full contour 3-unit bridges
- Full contour 4-unit or multiple unit bridges with max. 2 pontics
- Crown copings
- 3-unit or multiple unit bridge frameworks with max. 2 pontics
Color: 16 A – D, 4 BL
Size: 16mm, 20mm and 25 mm
3. All processing techniques
IPS e.max ZirCAD® Prime® offers maximum flexibility and possibilities in manufacturing ceramic restorations.
The material accommodates the following techniques:
• Glazing technique
• Staining technique
• Cut-back technique
• Layering technique
• Infiltration technique
IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime is compatible with the IPS e.max system
4. Unique Gradient technology
New, unique manufacturing process for the ultimate in strength and esthetics
The new, unique Gradient Technology (GT) is at the heart of IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime.
It involves three innovative processing steps which allow the two zirconium oxide raw materials 3Y-TZP and 5Y-TZP to be combined in order to produce the exceptional properties of this revolutionary material.