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

What makes a zirconia stand out?

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

3M expands zirconia shade portfolio

Paul Kim is the President of DentCore, a company specializing in supplying dental CAD/CAM products and equipment, including 3Mâ¢ Lavaâ¢ Esthetic Full-Contour Fluorescent Zirconia. DentCore strives to bridge the gap between everyday dental practitioners and laboratories with the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers such as 3M. 

A technical overview of CAD/CAM procedures, featuring 3M Lava Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia.

6 steps to a great crown

Peak-ZM primer is specifically designed to provide high adhesion between zirconia and metal surfaces and the luting material.

Ultradent introduces Peak-ZM Zirconia and Metal Primer

How retraction pastes can be used to great effect in restorations.

How to perform tissue management for accurate crown and bridge impressions

Zirconia Simplified

The update is said to increase both efficiency and productivity in digital dentistry.

Dental Wings launches DWOS 7.0 update






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.

Ivoclar Vivadent introduces IPS e.max zirconia

Proposed higher tariffs on imported medical devices may have a significant impact on the dental industry. 

What Trump, China and cheap crowns mean for U.S. dental laboratories

Digital impressions and innovative new materials provide improved physical and optical properties. 

Crown & Bridge