THE AMAZING CAPABILITIES OF ZIRCONIA

True or false?

    • Zirconium oxide is opaque.
    • Zirconium oxide frameworks always have to be built up with ceramic.
    • In contrast to lithium disilicates, oxide ceramics are not suitable for anterior teeth.

All the answers are true, at least for the first generation of zirconia. In the meantime, however, the fourth generation of zirconia, together with a variety of coordinated materials for different applications, has been developed. ‘

Nevertheless, the shortcomings of earlier versions still seem to be foremost in the minds of many people.

Flexible creativity booster

Modern zirconia materials offer what every lab desires: maximum flexibility. Zirconia provides a comprehensive all-ceramic material solution to replace metal ceramics. Zirconia restorations can be customized if needed. Moreover, they deliver premium aesthetic results for patients with high demands for both aesthetics and durability.
 
Advanced zirconia materials have an aesthetically pleasing appearance and are processed using CAD/CAM technology—extremely efficient for use. Furthermore, they allow dental technicians unlimited creativity. Innovative features like Gradient Technology provide optimal conditions for achieving aesthetic results. New manufacturing methods bring a smooth color and translucency transition to IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime.

Revolutionary Material

IPS ZirCAD Prime is characterized by superior quality and aesthetics. It is manufactured using Gradient Technology (GT), a unique new production technique that ensures premium aesthetics and high translucency comparable to lithium disilicate. Furthermore, the precise color and high durability of the material allow for impressive restoration results.
Thanks to its flexural strength of up to 1200 MPa* and fracture toughness > 5 MPa, ZirCAD Prime is suitable for all indications—from single crowns to 14-unit bridges, including implant-supported restorations.
 
The product provides a “One dics Solution,” delivering top-notch results and optimizing the efficiency of dental laboratories.
 
The blocks are available in 16 shades A–D and 4 BL shades, with thicknesses of 16 mm, 20 mm, and 25 mm.
 

As a result, the new generation of zirconia is extremely efficient to use. Moreover, they allow for unlimited creativity. Innovative features like Gradient Technology provide optimal conditions for achieving aesthetic results. New manufacturing methods bring a smooth color transition, with no shift in shade and translucency, to IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime.

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