Innovative Materials

By Kelly Fessel Carr

Posted May 03, 2013 in Industry News

LMT Communications, Inc.

VITA Suprinity—a zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic—will be available later this year.


Zirconia-reinforced materials are a new trend, and expanded options for pre-colored zirconia and ceramics for full contour restorations offer both efficiency and esthetics. Plus, a new type of material: a biocompatible, millable resin on which the final restoration can be built; there's no need for casting or pressing.



Schütz Dental's new millable Tizian Zirconia Reinforced Composite is 80% composite reinforced with zirconium dioxide, combining the advantages of both materials: high stability and excellent esthetics. It can be veneered with composite and indications include up to 14-unit temporary bridges, crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays and frameworks for implant-supported restorations. "The material is very antagonist friendly and can be milled with Schütz's Tizian line of machines and any mill that accepts 98-mm blocks," said John Schaible, President of Schütz Dental Group in the U.S.


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  • Kelly Fessel Carr

    Associate Publisher / Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    At the helm of the magazine for over 35 years, Kelly is the heart and soul of the editorial department, guiding and shaping our coverage - both in print and online - to bring dental laboratory decision-makers the news and...

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