Margot Louw

How does inCoris TZI compare to e.max CAD?

Since our last discussion on zirconia, I've been told during a Cerec SW4.0 presentation that inCoris TZI is less abrasive than e.max CAD. What are your views on this?

Posted Nov 19, 2011 at 11:10pm
  • James Cutshaw
    James Cutshaw · Knoxville, TN

    Some research shows well polished zr is the least abrasive material. when you put a glaze on it, up the scale it goes.

  • Aiham Farah
    Aiham Farah · Dental Consultant And Trainer · Calgary, AB

    Hi Margot. the abrasion has to do with the surface hardness of your restoration and not the Flexural strength of the material. and this is controllable by treating the occlusion surface with certain kinds of rubber wheels. but in general and before surface treatment, absolutely the emax CAD is less abrasive than the Incoris.

  • Alwyn Naraine
    Alwyn Naraine · Manager · Monticello, NY

    Margot, the studies are absolutely right full count our Zr is lees wears natural enamel lees than Zr, but don't forget if your Dr. Makes any occulsal adjustments; which is always the case, unless you make it out of occulusion but then there goes ur cusp to fossau or marginal ridge and teeth are mobile...[More]

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