Lab Materials

New dental implant joins product line.

Cercon has expanded its line to include a special multilayer variation, now available to dental labs.

A closer look at flexible dentures and the materials used for them.

The resin is said to produce highly accurate surgical guides with a high-quality surface.

These are reportedly the first 3D-printed resins to receive FDA clearance.

The Nano-Ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM discs simplify polishing and characterization, and allow for straightforward intraoral repairs Grandio disc is VOCO’s 86 percent filled nano-ceramic hybrid CAD/CAM disc indicated for crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers and implant-supported crowns. 

This highly accurate material blends the digital and analog worlds, providing sealed margins from 3D printed patterns

There are dozens of zirconia lines out there, so what makes Delta Zirconia so special?

The new resin matrix rounds out the company's portfolio of blocks.

Zirconia is often left sacrificing esthetics for strength, but what if both could be achieved?

Lava Esthetic zirconia is now available in all 16 VITA shades.

The stains are said to help lab technicians and chairside-milling dentists reduce remakes with the wrong shade.

The new material is reportedly Glidewell Dental’s most beautiful.

VITA’s Signature series are comprised of a custom-curated mix of porcelains.

Choosing the right implant for the case can be difficult - this is what they all offer.

Examining the microstructure of Celtra and how it leads to long-term clinical success.

Dentsply Sirona's zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate is said to offer great strength and brilliant esthetics.

The highly accurate and stable resin reportedly provides high-detail resolution.

Grandio blocs are said to offer physical properties that mimic human dentition.

The material is reportedly ideal for fabricating a variety of tooth-retained removable appliances.

The dual-cure resin is designed to be light cured in just 20 seconds.

The high-performance polymer for removable partial denture frames was debuted to dentists at the American Dental Association Annual Meeting.

Dental LT Clear can be used to print splints and retainers in less than 50 minutes for a single unit.

The new material reportedly allows dentists and labs to directly 3D print full denture solutions.EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, received FDA approval for its new E-Denture material for the 3D printing of lifelike dentures.

 When zirconia was first introduced for dental restorations, it was mainly used for posteriors. Between its color and opacity, it just didn’t look right for applications in the front of the mouth. Over time, and as manufacturers have brought new versions to market, the esthetics have improved. And the latest version by Dentsply Sirona-Cercon xt-is an impressive step in the right direction.

ENAMIC multiColor reportedly features an integrated shade gradient for esthetic and long-lasting results.

Since its launch, the IPS e.max system from Ivoclar Vivadent has reportedly become a leading all-ceramic mainstay that has benefited laboratories, clinicians and patients alike. Consisting of lithium disilicate glass ceramic materials, IPS e.max Press and IPS e.max CAD, the IPS e.max system has now been expanded to include a comprehensive selection of zirconium oxide discs and blocks under the brand IPS e.max ZirCAD.

The premium denture teeth are said to feature natural shape, outstanding shade accuracy and brilliant play of light.

The new CAD/CAM block features an integrated shade gradient for esthetic and long-lasting results.