Ivoclar Vivadent Marks 30 Years of Pressing Technology

In 1991, Ivoclar Vivadent came up with an idea that rather than use gold alloys for their restorations, they would instead utilize a pressed ceramic fabrication technique. This hot-pressing technique would help to avoid the wear and esthetic shortcomings of metal alloys.

This technique quickly became an alternative to casting dental alloys. These ceramic restorations had a wide range of benefits according to a press release from Ivoclar Vivadent. These benefits included compatibility with tooth structure, similar light transmission properties to dental enamel, and a natural tooth-like appearance.

Later in 2005, Ivoclar Vivadent introduced lithium disilicate glass-ceramic IPS e.max. This press ingot had a strong survival rate.

Looking to the future, Ivoclar Vivadent has utilized the 3D printing system PrograPrint to complement the conventional hot-pressing process. With a system that can help make things more efficient, Ivoclar Vivadent has ensured that the ceramic pressing technique is a “future-proof” manufacturing method.

For more info on Ivoclar Vivdent, visit their website here.