Most indirect dental restorations are fabricated from a dental ceramic material. These materials can be pressed or layered as they are used to create lifelike restorations in a dental laboratory. Dental ceramic materials were developed for their abilities to mimic the strength and function of teeth as well as the translucencies and esthetics. Some ceramics are strong enough to be used monolithically, but many are designed for veneering and require a substructure fabricated from a strong but less esthetic material such as metal or zirconia. A precise firing and finishing workflow is important when working with these materials in order to produce restorations that work and look as good or better than the teeth they are replacing.
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| Company | Kulzer | Kulzer |
| Item | HeraCeram | HeraCeram Zirkonia |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | Unique blend of fluorescence, opalescence and chroma – providing uniformity that allows you to match shades perfectly regardless of the substructure. | HeraCeram is the perfect choice for veneering Zirkonia Oxide frameworks
with a CTE of 10.5 µm/mK. The Stabilised Leucite Structure protects
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| Flexural Strength | 80 MPa | 80 MPa |
| Indications for Use | Crowns
Anterior and Posterior Bridges
Inlays
Onlays | Veneers |
| Type of Ceramic | Stabilized Leucite Structure | Stabilised Leucite Structure |
| Fabrication Method | Heat Sintered | Heat Sintered |
| Melting Point | Not Available | 850°C |
| Vickers Hardness | 520 - 560 HV | Not Available |
| Cementation Options | Glass Ionomer Resin
Traditional Adhesives | Adhesive Cementation |
| Maximum Length of Bridge | 3 Units | Not Available |
| Get Info | Inquire | Inquire |