IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime: redefining zirconia

Ivoclar Vivadent's new IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime complements the current zirconia portfolio of the successful and most-sold all-ceramic system in the world and is based on an all-new type of manufacturing technique.

Gradient Technology (GT) is at the heart of the new material, combining three innovative processing steps in one product. Ingenious powder conditioning of the raw materials - 3Y-TZP and 5Y-TZP, innovative filling technology and top-quality manufacturing allow for highly aesthetic results to be achieved with outstanding accuracy of fit. The sintering times among other things have also been streamlined to, for example, 2 hours 26 mins for single crowns in the Programat S1 1600. Unlike the Multi zirconia disc, the IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime disc is not built up with layers. A continuous, seamless progression of the shade and translucency and optimised translucent properties ensure high-end aesthetics. The new disc is setting new benchmarks in the aesthetic appearance of zirconia, irrespective of whether the monolithic, cut-back or veneering technique is used. With a biaxial flexural strength of 1,200 MPa, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime is indicated for everything ranging from single tooth crowns to 14-unit bridges and is available in 16 A-D shades and 4 BL shades. It is also compatible with the IPS e.max system.