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Zolid DNA generation

Amann Girrbach launches a new generation of zirconium-oxide blanks

As Hugo von Hofmannsthal (1874-1929), the poet and representative of the Vienna Modern Age, was already well aware of: "How, is what makes the difference“. And for Amann Girrbach, the "how" was also the crucial argument in favour of manufacturing zirconium-oxide blanks ourselves right from the beginning to ensure the highest level of quality.

Analogue to the Ceramill milling units, the sintering furnaces, and the milling and construction strategies, the system-inherent zirconium-oxide blanks are developed and manufactured exclusively and to 100% in our own manufacturing facility near corporate headquarters. 10 years after commis-sioning the first in-house production plant, the dental specialist based in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg, is not only one of the three largest zirconium-oxide processing companies, but has launched an entirely new generation of zirconium-oxide blanks - the Zolid DNA generation. Same as with the Ceramill DNA device line, it was also furnished with that special "genetic information" which guarantees laboratories the highest levels of quality, precision and efficiency. It is the result of a user-oriented development approach in which milling blanks are regarded as being part of an overall technical and medical dental process.

To deliver perfect processing via CAD/CAM and to give the guarantee of highly aesthetic results, Amann Girrbach not only takes normatively regulated requirements, such as biocompatibility or strength, into account in the manufacturing of its milling blanks, but also a number of other factors which have a major influence on quality. Next to using high-grade raw materials, this also includes processing aspects such as edge and sintering stability, millability, or the abrasion behaviour with regard to milling tools. Aesthetic properties are expressed through colour shades and translucency. The sum of all the mechanical, biological, process-technical and aesthetic parameters involved results in Zolid DNA. Their perfect match is provided by the software and hardware components of the Ceramill CAD/CAM system. The harmoniously balanced interplay between material, CAD modules and milling units results in a seamless CAD/CAM workflow which promises maximum process safety and value creation.

The Zolid DNA generation covers the entire Amann Girrbach range of blanks and, next to the recently added polychrome, ultra-high translucent Zolid FX Multilayer, also includes the new highly translucent Zolid HT+ zirconium-oxide. This combines high mechanical characteristics with outstanding aesthet-ics. At over 1000 MPa, its strength lies in the range of the proven Ceramill Zolid HT zirconium-oxide, however, the light-optical properties surpass those of the predecessor considerably. Even massive structures, such as large, implant-supported constructions with a gingival component radiate the vitality of natural tooth substance due to their high light permeability. With an optimised manufactur-ing process it was also possible to have a positive effect on the milling aspects of processing the blanks. In particular, it provides the option of even more delicate margin design, offering exceptional edge stability at the same time.

The portfolio of the white Zolid HT+ will in future be rounded off with 16 pre-stained Preshade blanks corresponding to the VITA classical colour guide. Zolid FX Multilayer is already available in all VITA shades and guarantees immediate accurate shade results.

DENTUSTRY ONE

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  • Herrschaftswiesen, 6842 Koblach, Austria
  • Amann Girrbach AG

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