Material comparison: The image on the left shows a metal-ceramic crown and on the right a full ceramic crown made from homogeneously colored Z-CAD ® zirconia. The translucency of Z-CAD ® frameworks is by far closer to that of natural teeth. Only the best is good enough Healthful teeth contribute significantly Strong and beautiful tages as well as excellent biocompati- to our quality of life. They are so con- When teeth are manufactured from bility in comparison to other materials. spicuous and an essential part of our artificial biomaterials, it is essential appearance. to use ceramics of uncompromising quality in terms of appearance, me- Dental technicians and dentists help chanical strength and functional safe- their patients regain self-confidence ty. Oxide ceramics such as Z-CAD® thanks to beautiful, functional teeth. zirconia provide proofed effectiveness The right choice of materials is essen- in this field. Moreover they are provi- tial in this gratifying process. ding aesthetic and functional advan- « Since 1999 we are working successfully without metals in our dental laboratory. We concentrate solely on highly aesthetic restorations using ceramics only. Zirconia of Metoxit AG was an important component in the development of this new concept. Several thousand teeth made on our premises are based on this innovative high-tech ceramic made in Switzerland. Zirconia from Metoxit » makes me feel safe. I feel comfortable, even after ten years. Joachim Maier, MDT, Oral Design Bodensee (Germany) Z-CAD® zirconia is • biocompatible • aesthetical • high-strength • proofed • ... Electron micrograph of a sintered Z-CAD ® blank, made from Y-TZP (yttriastabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals): Metoxit AG materials are homogenous and fulfil the highest requirements of ISO 13356 (implants for surgery – ceramic materials based on yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia Y-TZP). 1 µm Ceramics are not all equal a result of positive experience with or- composition and processing, making Metoxit AG has many decades of ex- thopedic hip implants made from zirconia an excellent alternative to perience in manufacturing medical Metoxit Y-TZP-HIP. From about 1990 previously used materials. products made of high-strength oxide onwards Metoxit Y-TZP-HIP has been ceramics like zirconia and alumina. used for root posts and interest grew Back in the 1980’s, Y-TZP (yttria-sta- to use this material additionally in bilized tetragonal zirconia polycry- restorative dentistry applying the stals) and Y-TZP-HIP (HIP – Hot Iso- CAD/CAM technique. Since these static Post Compaction) had already very beginnings further important been proposed for use in dentistry as progress has been made in material Flexural strength of various medical ceramics 10 Zirconia Fracture toughness in MPam -1/ 2 8 6 Alumina 4 Glass ceramics 2 Veneer ceramics 0 0 200 400 600 Flexural strength in MPa 800 1000 1200 It’s all in the Z-CAD® color White is not just white of color intensity but often have limi- The appearance of a tooth is deter- ted space available. This is where mined by the combination of its color colored Z-CAD® zirconia has an intensity, translucency, opalescence, advantageous optical effect. fluorescence and light reflection of its surface structure. Why making things difficult when they can be so easy? In the cervical and occlusal area den- It is common practice to dip white tal technicians require a high degree zirconia into chemical solutions to Colored Z-CAD® zirconia • is economical • is homogenously colored • allows differentiated coloring in restoration applications • fulfils all respective international standards The brightness value of a coping made from white Z-CAD ® zirconia is intensified by the reflective white of the structure material, which can be seen in particular in cervical and occlusal areas (right of picture). The use of Metoxit AG colored Z-CAD ® blanks (left of picture) neutralizes this effect, making the desired color easier to achieve. achieve the desired color. Only in the In contrast, Metoxit AG applies a spe- money. Furthermore, the Z-CAD® co- rarest cases this process is absolutely cific coloration process to the colored loring process does not change me- uniform and reproducible. Z-CAD zirconia powder creating an chanical characteristics and biocom- The gradient in color intensity from absolutely homogenous color. In ad- patibility. crown to connector to pontic as a dition, the time consuming drying Colored Z-CAD® zirconia meets all re- result of both, varying thicknesses process after dipping is no longer quirements of the respective interna- and manual grinding after sintering is needed, saving dental technicians a tional standards. the reason for an uneven coloration. considerable amount of time and « I need the best material whose quality is guaranteed in order to give my patients » a biocompatible, gleaming smile – long-term. Rainer Semsch, MDT, Dental Concept, Münstertal, (Germany) ® The Swiss spirit of know-how Metoxit – the bioceramics experts production process which achieves More than twenty years ago, Metoxit the best final product. AG was already one of the pioneers in the research and manufacturing of bi- The R&D department is consistently oceramics. Over the years, Metoxit AG improving materials and processes in has expanded its know-how and now order to carry on Metoxit AG’s pionee- covers all steps of the production pro- ring role in the bioceramics field. All cess from the raw powder to the final test procedures conform to the latest product. Whether axial or isostatic technological pressing – Metoxit always selects the amongst the toughest in the industry. advances and are Metoxit AG • has several decades of experience in the manufacture and processing of zirconia • covers all processes from raw powder to the final product • produces Z-CAD® • has its own R&D and material testing laboratory From the powder to the CAD/CAM framework Valuable material produced under pressure Isostatic pressing technique Uniaxial pressing technique There are various ways to manufacPowder ture ceramic blanks. The isostatic and the uniaxial pressing processes are probably the ones most widely Isostatic pressing Uniaxial pressing used in the production of dental CAD/ CAM blanks. Metoxit AG has availa- Green machining ble the complete range of techniques for producing bioceramics. Fully au- Final sintering Pre-sintering Final sintering Pre-sintering tomated production, reproducible processes and total traceability guarantee the highest quality possible. HIP process HIP process Simply Pressure is not enough Oxidizing Oxidizing Every CAM, CAD/CAM or copy milling system currently on the market CAD/CAM machining in the dental laboratory requires ceramic blanks with certain specifications. In the production of Final sintering Final sintering blanks, attention must be paid to system parameters such as nature of Processing by the dental technician cutter, milling or grinding parameters, but also the torque and feed The flowchart shows the four common procedures: A distinc- rate of each system. Metoxit AG’s Z- tion is made between the isostatic pressing technique during CAD ceramic blanks are the pro- which pressure is uniformly applied to the powder, and the uni- duct of over fifteen years’ experience axial pressing technique in which the product is compacted via and are perfectly adapted to the de- mechanical pressure from above and below. If required both mands of dental grinding and milling techniques can be combined with the HIP process (Hot Isosta- systems. tic Post Compaction) in order to achieve the highest possible ® structural quality. You can find more detailed information on the differences between the different techniques on the final pages under FAQs. Z-CAD® blocks Order No. Product Color Measurements (L x W x H) Packing unit 404862 Z-CAD 20-15 SIL (10) white 20 x 14 x 15 mm 10 pcs 405608 Z-CAD 20-15 SIL (35) white 20 x 14 x 15 mm 35 pcs 404869 Z-CAD 20-15 SIL B2 (10) B2 20 x 14 x 15 mm 10 pcs 405751 Z-CAD 20-15 SIL B2 (35) B2 20 x 14 x 15 mm 35 pcs 405745 Z-CAD 20-15 SIL TL (10) translucent 20 x 14 x 15 mm 10 pcs 405752 Z-CAD 20-15 SIL TL (35) translucent 20 x 14 x 15 mm 35 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements (L x W x H) Packing unit 404865 Z-CAD 20-19 SIL (10) white 20 x 19 x 15.5 mm 10 pcs 404871 Z-CAD 20-19 SIL B2 (10) B2 20 x 19 x 15.5 mm 10 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements (L x W x H) Packing unit 405228 Z-CAD 40-15 SIL (5) white 40 x 14 x 15 mm 5 pcs 404870 Z-CAD 40-15 SIL B2 (5) B2 40 x 14 x 15 mm 5 pcs 405747 Z-CAD 40-15 SIL TL (5) translucent 40 x 14 x 15 mm 5 pcs Order No. Product Color 404866 404872 405748 Z-CAD 40-19 SIL (5) Z-CAD 40-19 SIL B2 (5) Z-CAD 40-19 SIL TL (5) white 39 x 19 x 15.5 mm B2 39 x 19 x 15.5 mm translucent 39 x 19 x 15.5 mm Measurements (L x W x H) Packing unit 5 pcs 5 pcs 5 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements (L x W x H) Packing unit 405208 405749* 405777* Z-CAD 55-19 SIL Flip (1) Z-CAD 55-19 SIL (1) Z-CAD 55-19 SIL B2 (1) white white B2 55 x 19 x 15.5 mm 55 x 19 x 15.5 mm 55 x 19 x 15.5 mm 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs * wie Abbildung Order No. Product Color Measurements (L x W x H) Packing unit 405753 405755 Z-CAD 65-25 SIL (1) Z-CAD 65-25 SIL B2 (1) white B2 65 x 25 x 22 mm 65 x 25 x 22 mm 1 pcs 1 pcs Z-CAD® discs standard Z-CAD® discs standard Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 405454 Z-CAD HD99-10 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 405492 Z-CAD HD99-12 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 404953 Z-CAD HD99-14 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 405005 Z-CAD HD99-16 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 404954 Z-CAD HD99-18 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 405008 Z-CAD HD99-20 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 404955 Z-CAD HD99-25 (1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc 405455 Z-CAD HD99-10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 404956 Z-CAD HD99-14 B2 (1) B2 Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 405006 Z-CAD HD99-16 B2 (1) B2 Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 404957 Z-CAD HD99-18 B2 (1) B2 Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 405010 Z-CAD HD99-20 B2 (1) B2 Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 404959 Z-CAD HD99-25 B2 (1) B2 Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Packing unit Z-CAD® discs standard with 10 mm collar Order No. Product Color Measurements 405415 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 10 mm 1 pc 405499 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 12 mm 1 pc 405364 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 14 mm 1 pc 405500 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 16 mm 1 pc 405366 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 18 mm 1 pc 405416 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 20 mm 1 pc 405417 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 (1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 25 mm 1 pc 405418 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 10 mm 1 pc 405495 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 12 mm 1 pc 405419 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 14 mm 1 pc 405496 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 16 mm 1 pc 405420 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 18 mm 1 pc 405421 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 20 mm 1 pc 405422 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 B2 (1) B2 Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 25 mm 1 pc Z-CAD® discs FTL Z-CAD® discs FTL cylindrical Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407404 Z-CAD HD99-14 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407407 Z-CAD HD99-14 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407405 Z-CAD HD99-14 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407406 Z-CAD HD99-14 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc Z-CAD® discs FTL with 10 mm collar Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407356 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407357 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407358 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407359 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407369 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407370 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407371 Z-CAD HD99-22 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 22 mm 1 pc 407372 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 FTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407373 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407374 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407375 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407376 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407377 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407378 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407379 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 FTL(1) bright Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407380 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407381 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407382 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407383 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407384 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407385 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407386 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 FTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407387 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 FTL(1) medium Color Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407388 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407389 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407390 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407391 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407392 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407393 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 FTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Z-CAD® discs 95 mm Z-CAD® discs HTL 95 mm with 10 mm collar Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407430 Z-CAD HD95-14 C10 HTL (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407431 Z-CAD HD95-18 C10 HTL (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407432 Z-CAD HD95-22 C10 HTL (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 22 mm 1 pc 407433 Z-CAD HD95-30 C10 HTL (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 30 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407434 Z-CAD HD95-14 C10 HTL (1) light Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407435 Z-CAD HD95-18 C10 HTL (1) light Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407436 Z-CAD HD95-22 C10 HTL (1) light Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 22 mm 1 pc 407437 Z-CAD HD95-30 C10 HTL (1) light Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 30 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements 407438 Z-CAD HD95-14 C10 HTL (1) medium Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407439 Z-CAD HD95-18 C10 HTL (1) medium Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407440 Z-CAD HD95-22 C10 HTL (1) medium Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 22 mm 1 pc 407441 Z-CAD HD95-30 C10 HTL (1) medium Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 30 mm 1 pc Packing unit Z-CAD® discs standard mm with 10 mm collar Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407465 Z-CAD HD95-14 C10 (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407466 Z-CAD HD95-18 C10 (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407467 Z-CAD HD95-22 C10 (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 22 mm 1 pc 407468 Z-CAD HD95-30 C10 (1) white Ø 95 ± 0.6 x 30 mm 1 pc Z-CAD® discs HTL cylindrical intense Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 406992 Z-CAD HD99-10 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407082 Z-CAD HD99-12 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 406994 Z-CAD HD99-14 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 406995 Z-CAD HD99-16 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 406996 Z-CAD HD99-18 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 406997 Z-CAD HD99-20 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407083 Z-CAD HD99-25 HTL(1) white Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 406998 Z-CAD HD99-10 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 1 pc 407084 Z-CAD HD99-12 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 406999 Z-CAD HD99-14 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407000 Z-CAD HD99-16 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407001 Z-CAD HD99-18 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407002 Z-CAD HD99-20 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407085 Z-CAD HD99-25 HTL(1) light Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407003 Z-CAD HD99-10 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407086 Z-CAD HD99-12 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407004 Z-CAD HD99-14 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407005 Z-CAD HD99-16 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407006 Z-CAD HD99-18 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407007 Z-CAD HD99-20 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407087 Z-CAD HD99-25 HTL(1) medium Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 407008 Z-CAD HD99-10 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 10 mm 1 pc 407088 Z-CAD HD99-12 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 12 mm 1 pc 407009 Z-CAD HD99-14 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 14 mm 1 pc 407010 Z-CAD HD99-16 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 16 mm 1 pc 407011 Z-CAD HD99-18 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 18 mm 1 pc 407012 Z-CAD HD99-20 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 20 mm 1 pc 407089 Z-CAD HD99-25 HTL(1) intense Ø 99 ± 0.6 x 25 mm 1 pc medium light white Z-CAD® discs HTL with 10 mm collar white Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407013 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 HTL(1) white Color Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 10 mm 1 pc 407046 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 HTL(1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 12 mm 1 pc 407014 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 HTL(1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 14 mm 1 pc 407015 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 HTL(1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 16 mm 1 pc 407016 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 HTL(1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 18 mm 1 pc 407017 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 HTL(1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 20 mm 1 pc 407047 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 HTL(1) white Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407018 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 10 mm 1 pc 407074 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 12 mm 1 pc 407019 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 14 mm 1 pc 407020 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 16 mm 1 pc 407021 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 18 mm 1 pc 407022 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 20 mm 1 pc 407075 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 HTL(1) light Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407023 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 10 mm 1 pc 407076 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 12 mm 1 pc 407024 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 14 mm 1 pc 407025 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 16 mm 1 pc 407026 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 18 mm 1 pc 407027 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 20 mm 1 pc 407077 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 HTL(1) medium Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 25 mm 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407028 Z-CAD HD99-10 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 10 mm 1 pc 407078 Z-CAD HD99-12 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 12 mm 1 pc 1 pc Color Color Color 407030 Z-CAD HD99-14 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 14 mm 407031 Z-CAD HD99-16 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 16 mm 1 pc 407032 Z-CAD HD99-18 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 18 mm 1 pc 407033 Z-CAD HD99-20 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 20 mm 1 pc 407079 Z-CAD HD99-25 C10 HTL(1) intense Ø 98.5 ± 0.5 x 25 mm 1 pc light medium intense Z-CAD® cylinders/blocks | BIO HIP® blanks Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 405378 405589 Z-CAD D16-16 (10) Z-CAD D16-16 B2 (10) white B2 Ø 16 x 16 mm Ø 16 x 16 mm 10 pcs 10 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 405586 405590 Z-CAD D20-20 (10) Z-CAD D20-20 B2 (10) white B2 Ø 20 x 20 mm Ø 20 x 20 mm 10 pcs 10 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements(L x W x H) Packing unit 405592 405594 Z-CAD 42-16 (8) Z-CAD 42-16 B2 (8) white B2 43 x 20 x 16 mm 43 x 20 x 16 mm 8 pcs 8 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements(L x W x H) Packing unit 405624 405597 Z-CAD 42-20 (8) Z-CAD 42-20 B2 (8) white B2 43 x 20 x 20 mm 43 x 20 x 20 mm 8 pcs 8 pcs Order No. Product Color Measurements(L x W x H) Packing unit 405598 405599 Z-CAD 60-25 (4) Z-CAD 60-25 B2 (4) white B2 60 x 20 x 25 mm 60 x 20 x 25 mm 4 pcs 4 pcs Z-CAD® BIO HIP® blanks (without metal bar) Order No. Product Color Measurements Packing unit 404657 404658 404659 404660 404661 Z-CAD HIP 80-8 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-10 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-12 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-14 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-15 (1) white white white white white 79.5 x 42.5 x 8 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 10 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 12 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 13.5 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 15 mm 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 404663 404665 404666 404667 404668 Z-CAD HIP 80-8 B2 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-10 B2 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-12 B2 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-14 B2 (1) Z-CAD HIP 80-15 B2 (1) B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 79.5 x 42.5 x 8 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 10 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 12 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 13.5 mm 79.5 x 42.5 x 15 mm 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs One stage procedure – Immediate Restoration Ziraldent® implants, with the paten- use, performance of the ceramic im- ted ZircaPore surface, offer a high plant. Respective periodontal values clinical safety that is equal to that of confirm approximately healthy and modern metal implants. Thanks to stable gingival conditions. Clinically the conicalcylindrical design, Ziral- Ziraldent therefore combines the re- dent achieves a high primary stabili- served for advantages of a singlepart ty that enables an immediate provisi- design with a high clinical prognosis onal repairi. The single-part design, of success, and which was previously combined with the immediate provi- reserved for metal implants. ® ® ® sional repair, allows for a secure, oneZiraldent® is therefore suitable for a stage implantation procedure. wide range of clinical colonization and The narrowing of the thread at the le- indications, particularly in the aesthe- vel of the bone reduces excessive bi- tically challenging frontal tooth to the omechanical stress to the crestal bo- region. The CE certification and moni- ne and minimizes the risk of marked toring dental in a prospective clinical vertical bone loss. study since 2008 attest: The patented implant surface Zirca- The single-part Ziraldent® with the Zir- Pore® creates the best prerequisites caPore® surface enables a very relia- for a tight bone/implant union. When ble provisional, clinically safe imme- compared with an established and diate repair, with a shortened healing proven implant surface, ZircaPore timeiii. ® demonstrates comparable Osseointegration and consequential secondary strength.ii These clinical studies confirm comparable healing periods as seen with other modern dental im- i R. Kohal, J. Bernhart, M. Sperlich (EAO 2010, Clinical Evaluation of an Alumina Toughened Zirconia Oral Implant: 1-Years Follow-Up) ii M. Bächle (2010 Evaluation der Osseointegration und mechanische Stabilität von ATZ-Miniimplantaten mit ZircaPore-Oberfläche im Rattenfemur), Pub. in prep. iii N. J. Attard, George A. Zarb, J Prosthet Dental 2005;94:242-58 plants: eight weeks in the lower jaw and/or 16 weeks in the maxilla. The extraordinary tissue-friendliness of Ziraldent® bioceramic implants also and supports soft tissue management. Studies have demonstrated the very favorable of materials available for ZIRALDENT® Professional Kit Order No. Product 407220 Ziraldent® Professional Kit Content Packing unit Form drill ZD 3.0 Form drill ZD 3.2 Form drill ZD 4.0 Form drill ZD 4.2 Form drill ZD 5.0 Form drill ZD 5.2 Round drill 2.3 MM ZD Spiral drill 2.3 MM ZD Depth probe ZD Ratchetadapter R3 Ratchetadapter R4 Ratchetadapter R5 Handpieceadapter H3 Handpieceadapter H4 Handpieceadapter H5 Torquewrench 50Ncm Lengthening piece ZD OP Tray Ziraldent Ziraldent FR2 3X12 Ziraldent FR2 3X14 Ziraldent FR2 3X9 Ziraldent FR2 4X12 Ziraldent FR2 4X14 Ziraldent FR2 4X9 Ziraldent FR2 5X12 Ziraldent FR2 5X14 Ziraldent FR2 5X9 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 2 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 4 pcs 2 pcs 2 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs ZIRALDENT® Implants System Order No. Product Type Packing unit 40631 40632 40633 Ziraldent FR2 Implant Ziraldent FR2 Implant Ziraldent FR2 Implant 3x9 3x12 3x14 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc Order No. Product Type Packing unit 40634 40635 40636 Ziraldent FR2 Implant Ziraldent FR2 Implant Ziraldent FR2 Implant 4x9 4x12 4x14 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc Order No. Product Type Packing unit 40637 40638 40639 Ziraldent FR2 Implant Ziraldent FR2 Implant Ziraldent FR2 Implant 5x9 5x12 7x14 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc Surface The patented ceramic implant surface alization of roughnesses of approximately to the performance capability of the ZircaPore represents a milestone in the 2 μm, which are considered to be clinical- Ziraldent® at the level of modern dental development of ceramic dental implants. ly necessaryiv and were previously reser- implants. It is not a coating per se; ZircaPore is a ved for titanium surfaces. ® ® microporous and rough boundary layer of the Ziraldent® ceramic that is created With its specific roughness and micropo- through sintering processes. Previously, rosity, the material of the ZircaPore® sur- controlling the strength of ceramic im- face creates significant prerequisites for plants was the limiting factor for heavily cell colonization and osseointegration. roughing their surface. Preclinicalv and clinical results attest With the combination of Ziraldent® and ZircaPore®, dental implantology now has a new class of materials available for use, with the highest strength. It enables the re- Implant surface zirconia sandblastet A. Wennerberg, Int. Oral Maxillofac Implants 2000; 15,331-344 i i B. Setzer, M. Bächle, M. Metzger, R. Kohal, Biomaterials 30 (2009) 979-990 i Implant Surface Zircapore® ZIRALDENT® Instruments Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407165 Round drill ZD 2.3 Ø 2,3 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407166 Spiral drill ZD 2.3 Ø 2,3 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 406863 Depth probe ZD 2.3 Ø 2,3 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407159 407160 Form drill ZD 3.0 Form drill ZD 3.2 Ø 3,0 Ø 3,2 1 pc 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407161 407162 Form drill ZD 4.0 Form drill ZD 4.2 Ø 4,0 Ø 4,2 1 pc 1 pc Order No. Product Measurements Packing unit 407163 407164 Form drill ZD 5.0 Form drill ZD 5.2 Ø 5,0 Ø 5,2 1 pc 1 pc Material qualifications Zirconium oxide ceramics are consi- strength and long-term stability required fatigue resistance of this ideal material, dered to be construction materials with for medical utilization with predictability also for rotating instruments: Ziraldent® the highest mechanical strength. For and reliability. drills and burs. been developing and optimizing the ma- Metoxit AG introduced the high-strength ZIRALDENT® drills and burs provide a terial properties of their bioceramics for mixed ceramic material Ziraldent® in consistent cutting performance across utilization in orthopedics and dentistryxi. 2002 for dental posts and rotating in- the entire lifespan. Heat generation With the introduction of TZP-A Bio-HIP ® struments. Hundreds of thousands of and surgical handling are affected in a in 1985, they were able to combine the applications attest to the extraordinary positive way. more than 30 years, Metoxit AGxi has Rieger, Ceramics in Orthopedic – 30 Years of Evolution and Experience; World Tribology Forum in Arthroplasty, 2001 i FAQs What is the difference between the density and shrinkage. Blanks pro- slightly lower than at the edges. uniaxial and the isostatic pressing cessed by this technique allow the re- Hence shrinkage variations during techniques? liable preparation of large frameworks sintering result. like wide span bridges. Isostatic pressing technique Uniaxial pressing is the preferred Ceramic powder is filled into a mal- Uniaxial pressing technique technique for the production of small leable die that is placed in a pressure- The ceramic powder is compressed rectangular blocks where these varia- vessel. The applied pressure (2000 – simultaneously by two pistons moving tions are negligible. This process is 4000 bar) is distributed uniformly within a die in opposite direction. Duri- economically throughout the whole volume. Isosta- ng pressing, powder is compressed blanks should be used for frame- tic pressing technique results in high- higher close to the pistons – density in works with a maximum of four units ly homogenous blanks in respect of the center of the blanks is thus only. attractive. However, Isostatic pressing Advantage Homogenous density distribution in the porous body Disadvantage Greater production expense Structure construction in all sizes possible Uniaxial pressing Advantage Very economical production Disadvantage Less uniform density distribution Not recommended for large frameworks What makes a good zirconia? Strength and reliability of zirconia is Can any sintering program be used for grind a wide range of materials, inclu- all the zirconia blanks available on ding glass-ceramics. the market? determined by raw material quality Milling is more efficient for machining and the craftsmanship in all proces- No. There are different zirconia pow- softer materials like plastics, metals sing steps. It is essential to avoid po- ders which require different sintering and porous ceramic blanks. Some of res and flaws from the very beginning. temperatures and process time. The the fastest machines on the market Experience and a high degree of un- size of the object to be sintered is al- are optimized to mill just a few diffe- derstanding of this material are there- so significant. The larger the object, rent materials at very high speed. fore of utmost importance during its the more important it is to adjust sin- manufacture. This is what Metoxit AG tering parameters precisely. stands for. Not only the zirconia blank dimension but also its physical properties like Why do zirconia blanks have different density and hardness need to be ali- enlargement factors for different CAD/ gned with the CAM hardware and its CAM systems? machining technique. Independent of hardware and technique, Metoxit Dental CAD/CAM systems are largely AG aims to provide blanks that result different – so are the blanks that fit in the best end-product. the systems. Each system therefore requires individually aligned blank How does chipping and fracture occur parameters. Because of these speci- during milling and grinding pro- fication differences, it is not advisable cesses? to use a blank on a system to which it has not been aligned. Like CAD/CAM systems differ, so do the blanks that work best with them. Is Z-CAD zirconia radioactive? Why are some porous zirconia blanks The blank characteristics must ther- Many ores contain traces of radioac- machined by grinding and others by fore be aligned to the CAM module tive elements, so does the ore zirconia milling? and the cutting tools applied. ® is extracted from. It is therefore impor- Poor alignement can result in chip- tant to use powders from which radio- Grinding is required for machining ping and fractures during the manuf- active components have been meti- hard and brittle materials like fully acturing process. The work has to be culously filtered out during the sintered ceramics. Some of the most repeated. The most common cause production process. Metoxit AG’s qua- versatile machines on the market of flaws, however, is blunt tools. lity-ensured processes guarantee that Tip: Always use sharp tools when ma- this happens. chining high-quality Z-CAD® blanks. FAQs Can milled or ground zirconia be tests of this kind are described and shown that Metoxit Z-CAD® blanks recycled and made into new blanks? defined by international standards. In meet this requirement very well. order compare flexural strength data, Colored Z-CAD® blanks prove to be test methods must be identical. more cost-effective than coloring No, the milling and grinding chips can not be processed into blanks again. porous frameworks by dipping; Is it necessary to give the structure there is no lengthy drying process the basic dentin color? and the color of sub-structures from Why do flexural strength values differ colored Z-CAD® blanks is always in different publications about zirco- White zirconia is a good light reflector. nia products? This can increase the brightness value in areas where a lot of chroma is reproducible. What is a green body? Three different tests exist to deter- required, particularly in the cervical mine the flexural strength of dental and occlusal areas. In these areas, In order to produce a dimensionally ceramics: the 3-point, the 4-point veneer ceramics are the thinnest. It is stable blank from a powdery material and the biaxial flexural strength test unnecessary to stain the structure by pressing, the addition of binder (see pictures below). These tests me- with the corresponding dentin color, fractions is required. This blank is re- thods differ in sample size and geo- but a tone must be selected which ferred to as a “green body”, however metry. Minimum requirements and neither increases the brightness va- it does not yet exhibit its system-spe- test procedures for flexural strength lue nor is too intense. It has been cific properties and the final geometry. The 3-point, the 4-point and the biaxial flexural strength test (from left to right) During the individual pre-sintering What are the differences between and today it is the most widely used process, which is different for every “translucent” and “opaque” zirconia? zirconia for dental restorations. tions are burned off and the structure The common abbreviation for zirco- The only disadvantage of this small is partially sintered. Thereafter, the nia which has been stabilized with proportion of alumina is a slight red- blank has the defined properties for yttria is Y-TZP, which stands for “yttri- uction in the translucence of the zir- its use in the intended CAD/CAM sy- astabilized zirconia polycrystals”. At conia. Therefore zirconias marketed stem. This blank is then referred to as the end of the 1990’s it was found as “translucent” are most likely made a “white body” and corresponds to that alloying Y-TZP with a small pro- from Y-TZP and “opaque” blanks the product used by the dental tech- portion of alumina improves durabili- from TZP-A. nician in the lab. In order to prevent ty, in particular at high temperatures confusion, it is recommended to refer in humid environments. The name of to these blanks as partially sintered, this material is abbreviated to TZP-A CAD/CAM system, these binder frac- or pre-sintered. Metoxit AG is working constantly on the advancement of their products and broadening of the product range. Why Metoxit? Today, a variety of companies supply the production of medical products Trusted by millions dental zirconium oxide blanks. How made from oxide ceramics and more Since 1993, Metoxit AG has produ- does Metoxit AG differ from other ma- than 15 years of experience in the ced CAD/CAM blanks for more than nufacturers? field of dental ceramics. ten million prosthetic units! Pioneer The first clinical study relating to the Repeatable quality Metoxit AG is one of the pioneers in use of zirconium oxide in the posteri- Metoxit AG employs a fully automatic the manufacture of dental zirconium or tooth area published in Germany in production operation for the econo- oxide products. The company has 1999 was conducted with the CAD/ mical and repeatable manufacture of more than 20 years of experience in CAM blanks from Metoxit AG. medical products. Tested to the limits What other people say about Metoxit quality Metoxit Z-CAD® products are tested and certified worldwide. Metoxit AG’s Z-CAD® zirconia fulfils the strict requirements set by examiners in the USA, Canada, Japan, and Europe. Literature You will find below a list of important and interesting publications on the subject of bioceramics in English and German.Some of these articles can be found on our homepage www. metoxit.com in the download area. Please contact us if youare interested in a specific article. M. Andriotell Survival rate and fracture resistance of Zirconium dioxide implants after exposure to the artificial mouth: An in vitro study. In: Inaugural Dissertation, Medizin. Fakultät, Univ. Freiburg i. Br., 2006. R. J. Kohal, G. Klaus A Zirconia-Implant-Crown System. A Case Report. In: The Intern. Journal of Periodontics and Restaurative Dentistry, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2004: 147-153. W. Rieger Ceramics in Orthopedics – 30 Years of Evolution and Experience. In: World Tribology Forum in Arthroplasty. C. Rieker, S. Oberholzer, (Hrsg.). Bern: Hans Huber, 2001: 283-294. P. W. Fässler Untersuchungen zur Bruch- und Dauerfestigkeit der Dentalkeramiken Zirkonoxid-TZP und Inceram. 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In: Key Engineering Materials 192-195 (2001): 533-536. S. Witkowski High Tech Biokeramiken für die Zukunft. In: Quintessenz Zahntechnik 32, 1(2006). 66-76. Datenblatt, Metoxit AG, 1994 Biokeramische Hüftimplantate. Datenblatt, Metoxit AG ATZ/ZIRALDENT® (2006). Each information in this catalogue was created to our best knowledge in all conscience, but given without warranty and guarantee. It does not replace that Instructions for Use provided with the products, describing the intention of use and applications to be recognised by the user. All deliveries are based on the latest version of our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery. Metoxit AG Tel. +41 (0)52 645 01 01 Emdwiesenstrasse 6 Postfach 160 CH-8240 Thayngen Fax +41 (0)52 645 01 00 E-Mail info@metoxit.com www.metoxit.com JAN2013 ©METOXIT AG 45897