Glass Ceramic & Porcelain Products
As you may be aware, there is a plethora of glass ceramic products on the market these days. We at Ceramic Studio offer only the premium of such products. The available glass ceramics are by the leading manufacturers in the field, have all undergone rigorous testing and are held to the highest performance standards. They are:
We also offer VITABLOCS® Mark II and TriLuxe Forte milled feldspar restorations. These materials have withstood the test of time and remain a highly popular choice for clinicians globally to this day. The reason is that they are simply beautiful and gain their strength from being bonded according to protocol.
You don't have to be an expert on these materials and feel the burden to chose between them. We are here to help with such decisions if you need. Quite often, the desired aesthetic is the principle factor that determines which one may be best suited to a case.
It is important to note that each of these materials can be:
Bonding is highly important. This is what gives the materials their strength. Each has a specific etch time which must be adhered to. Avoid "double etching" (the practice of asking the lab to etch then also etching chair side for luck) as this will adversely effect the bond, hence longevity of the restoration.
The below table may serve as a useful tool to outline their applications:
- Celtra® Press (by Dentsply Sirona)
- VITA Ambria®
- GC LiSi Press
- IPS e.max®
We also offer VITABLOCS® Mark II and TriLuxe Forte milled feldspar restorations. These materials have withstood the test of time and remain a highly popular choice for clinicians globally to this day. The reason is that they are simply beautiful and gain their strength from being bonded according to protocol.
You don't have to be an expert on these materials and feel the burden to chose between them. We are here to help with such decisions if you need. Quite often, the desired aesthetic is the principle factor that determines which one may be best suited to a case.
It is important to note that each of these materials can be:
- Layered with their respective porcelains for enhanced aesthetics; and
- Bonded (by following individual etching protocols)
Bonding is highly important. This is what gives the materials their strength. Each has a specific etch time which must be adhered to. Avoid "double etching" (the practice of asking the lab to etch then also etching chair side for luck) as this will adversely effect the bond, hence longevity of the restoration.
The below table may serve as a useful tool to outline their applications:
Brand |
Material |
Description |
Required Clearance (Manufacturer’s Guidelines stated only) |
Etch Time |
Celtra® Press |
Zirconia reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) |
|
Refer to Clinical Guide |
Apply 5-9 % hydrofluoric acid etching gel 30 seconds |
VITA Ambria® |
Zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate |
|
Refer to Clinical Guide |
Apply 5% hydrofluoric acid etching gel 20 seconds |
GC LiSi Press |
Lithium disilicate |
|
Refer to Clinical Guide |
Apply 5% hydrofluoric acid etching gel 20 seconds |
IPS e.max® CAD |
Lithium disilicate |
|
Refer to Clinical Guide |
Apply 5% hydrofluoric acid etching gel 20 seconds |
VITABLOCS® Mark II and TriLuxe Forte |
Fine-structure feldspar ceramic |
|
Refer to Clinical Guide |
Apply 5% hydrofluoric acid etching gel 60 seconds |