Dr. Ed McLaren discusses internal and external color modifications and custom texturizing, demonstrating specific techniques for optimizing the form, texture and color of monolithic cubic zirconia (CUZR). He reviews the relationship of time and temperature to translucency and chroma development and how to obtain a predictable result in less than a 60-minute sintering cycle. He also presents customized post-processing techniques to create surface luster that will differentiate your work.