Comparison Table for CAD/CAM Porcelain Block Kits
| Block Material | Brand | Contains | Manufacturer Name | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Ceramic | CEREC Tessera™ | 12 blocks, 2 of each: A1 MT, A2 MT, A2 HT, A3 MT, A3 HT and A3.5 MT; 2 honeycombs; 3 firing pads; overglaze and glaze liquid; glaze application brushes; moldable silicone; investment pins; tweezers | DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA | Introductory kit to CEREC Tessera™ Advanced Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM blocks. |
| Resin Nano Ceramic | Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM | N/A | Lava™ | System of resin nano ceramic blocks for chairside CAD/CAM dental restorations. |
| Submicron Hybrid Composite Material | BRILLIANT Crios | N/A | N/A | Combines the advantages of a submicron hybrid composite material and a CAD/CAM fabrication process. |
| Resin Nano-Ceramic Hybrid | Grandio® Bloc | N/A | Grandio® | Resin Nano-Ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM Block with tooth-like physical properties. |
| Zirconia | KATANA™ Zirconia STML | Basic set: 12z | KATANA™ | Zirconia STML Blocks with 4 layers of zirconia in graduated shades. |
| N/A | Abutment Solutions | 10 size A14 (L) IPS e.max® CAD blocks, 5 of each shade: MO 1, LT A2; 5 size A16 (L) IPS e.max® CAD blocks, shade LT A2; 3 size A16 (L) Telio® CAD blocks, shade LT A2; 1 (9 g) Multilink® Hybrid Abutment; 1 (2.5 g) Liquid Strip; 1 (5 g) Monobond™ Etch and Prime; 1 (5 g) Monobond™ Plus; 1 (5 ml) SR Connect; 1 (50 ml) Virtual Extra Light Body; various accessories | IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA INC | For creating IPS e.max® CAD screw-retained crowns and hybrid abutments. |
| PMMA | Artegral® ImCrown | N/A | N/A | Prefabricated, anatomically formed, color-layered, and characterized acrylic tooth made of PMMA for treating upper anterior teeth. |
| Lithium Disilicate | IPS e.max CAD | Introductory kit: 6 blocks (A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, C14) | Ivoclar Vivadent | High-strength CAD blocks for creating restorations with excellent esthetics and strength. |
| Zirconia | 3M™ Chairside Zirconia | Chairside Zirconia Introductory Kit | 3M™ | High flexural strength of over 800 MPa allows for less invasive preparation and preservation of more tooth structure. |
| Not applicable (this is a kit for restoration and cementation) | CEREC® Essentials Combo Kit | Not specified (this is a kit for restoration and cementation) | Not specified (sold by Patterson Dental) | 3-step restoration and cementation system for CEREC users |
Block Kits contain various sizes of blocks and other materials used for customized CAD/CAM fabrication of veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, abutments, and bridges for dental restorations. Multiple translucencies and shades are available to match dentin, enamel, and the remaining tooth structure.
Top 10 CAD/CAM Stain & Glaze Kits
1. CEREC Tessera™ CAD/CAM Block Starter Kit
CEREC Tessera™ CAD/CAM Block Starter Kit is an introductory kit to CEREC Tessera™ Advanced Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM blocks.
Block Material: Glass Ceramic
Brand: CEREC Tessera™
Contains: 12 blocks, 2 of each: A1 MT, A2 MT, A2 HT, A3 MT, A3 HT and A3.5 MT; 2 honeycombs; 3 firing pads; overglaze and glaze liquid; glaze application brushes; moldable silicone; investment pins; tweezers
Manufacturer Name: DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA
2. Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative for CEREC®
Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative is a system of resin nano ceramic blocks that is used for chairside CAD/CAM dental restorations. Nano ceramic has an elastic modulus comparable to dentin, which is much lower than what brittle glass-ceramic materials or PFM veneering porcelains provide. This enables Lava Ultimate restorative to absorb chewing forces better and reduce stress on the restoration. The ability to absorb chewing forces makes Lava Ultimate an especially advantageous choice for crowns over implants. Other restorative uses include crowns, veneers, inlays, and onlays.
- High flexural strength (200 MPa) adds durability to posterior restoration
- Excellent wear resistance
- Brilliant and long-lasting polish
- Excellent stain resistance for color stability
3. BRILLIANT Crios Composite Blocks for CEREC®
BRILLIANT Crios Composite Blocks for CEREC® combine the advantages of a submicron hybrid composite material and a CAD/CAM fabrication process. This results in fast, consistent restorations without a separate firing process.
- Excellent mechanical properties
- Ideal for single-tooth restorations in both the anterior and posterior region
4. Grandio® Bloc Kit
Grandio® Bloc, the Resin Nano-Ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM Block, has the most tooth-like physical properties and is indicated for crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, and implant-supported crowns. Grandio blocs‘ formulation allows for precision milled, thin tapered edges (as low as 0.8 mm for crowns) without the concern for chipping or breakage.
- No firing is required for true one-appointment dentistry
- 86% filler degree allows for excellent wear resistance and long-term color stability
- Resin-based means firing is obsolete, saving time and money and making the intraoral repair and characterization with resins easy.
- Tooth-like elasticity and thermal expansion behavior enhance marginal integrity compared to ceramic/zirconia
5. KATANA™ Zirconia STML Block Kit
KATANA™ Zirconia STML (Super Translucent Multilayered) Blocks allow for chairside fabrications of natural-tooth-colored restorations.
- Super translucent
- For use with the Dentsply Sirona CEREC system
- 30-minute sintering with SpeedFire
- Consists of 4 layers of zirconia in graduated shades
- Great mechanical properties
6. Abutment Solutions Starter Kit for CEREC®
Abutment Solutions Starter Kit for CEREC® is for creating IPS e.max® CAD screw-retained crowns and hybrid abutments.
Contains: 10 size A14 (L) IPS e.max® CAD blocks, 5 of each shade: MO 1, LT A2; 5 size A16 (L) IPS e.max® CAD blocks, shade LT A2; 3 size A16 (L) Telio® CAD blocks, shade LT A2; 1 (9 g) Multilink® Hybrid Abutment; 1 (2.5 g) Liquid Strip; 1 (5 g) Monobond™ Etch and Prime; 1 (5 g) Monobond™ Plus; 1 (5 ml) SR Connect; 1 (50 ml) Virtual Extra Light Body; various accessories
Manufacturer Name: IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA INC
7. Artegral® ImCrown for CEREC® and inLab®, Sets
artegral® ImCrown is a prefabricated, anatomically formed, color-layered, and characterized acrylic tooth made of PMMA for treating upper anterior teeth. The inLab® and CEREC® 3D software ensures perfect crown insertion into the anterior dental arch.
- Prefabricated crown blank with color layering
- Natural labial and palatial surface structure
- Polychromatic layering for natural aesthetics and light refraction
- Tissue-friendly and dental plaque resistant
- Permanently color-stable and aesthetic
- Temperature-resistant and dimensionally stable
- Natural abrasion characteristics through IPN (Interpenetrated Polymer Network)
- Shock-absorbing, especially for immediate implants
- Excellent polishing qualities
- Compact range, rational and effective
8. IPS e.max® ZirCAD for CEREC® and inLab®
IPS e.max® ZirCAD blocks are used to fabricate monolithic crowns and 3-unit bridges.
- Demonstrates high fracture toughness and flexural strength of 1,200 MPa
- High-strength physical properties allow for reduced wall thickness
- Ivoclean is used for cleaning the internal aspect of restoration before using SpeedCEM Plus for cementation
9. 3M™ Chairside Zirconia Introductory Kit for CEREC® Blocks
3M™ Chairside Zirconia Introductory Kit for CEREC® Blocks is used in chairside restorations. High flexural strength of over 800 MPa allows for less invasive preparation and the preservation of more tooth structure.
- Enhanced efficiency
- Simplified cementation
- Designed to match the VITA® classical shade guide
10. CEREC® Essentials Combo Kit
The CEREC® Essentials Combo Kit is a 3-step restoration and cementation system for CEREC users.
- Offers a complete and simplified solution for CAD/CAM restorations
- Intrinsically developed to work better together
- A simplified, seamless and efficient workflow
