Milling Materials

March 12, 2020

Aren’t all Zirconia Discs the Same? Looking Past Translucency and Strength

All zirconia discs are NOT the same. There are differences in discs, such as strength and translucency, but there are also several differences that arise from the manufacturing process of discs….

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May 16, 2019

White, Multi-layer, or Shaded Zirconia – Which is right for you?

The truth is, coloring zirconia is quite fast, accurate, predictable and most importantly, easy. There are a lot of advantages including the ability to create custom color, add chromatized areas, and vary incisal translucency and value….

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November 29, 2018

The Viability of Pressing to Zirconia

Numerous factors that can lead to success or failure of pressing to zirconia. Know the principles so you know which ones you can cut and where you need to compensate….

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October 18, 2018

The Evolution of Zirconia in the Dental Laboratory

Zirconia restorations have become the material of choice in restorative dentistry today. Let’s take a look at how zirconia has evolved….

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July 12, 2018

Get the Most out of Monolithic Zirconia Shading – A Webinar

Achieving consistent zirconia shading can be an ongoing challenge for any lab because not every coloring system works the same on every zirconia. However, if the proper technique is applied routinely, it can produce very satisfying esthetic results every time….

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April 26, 2018

5 Obstacles to Overcome When Coloring Zirconia

There are many variables that influence the shading-coloring of zirconias. Learn what you need to know to do it consistently well….

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