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Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., a company formed from the merger of Kuraray Medical Inc. and Noritake Dental Supply Co. in April 2012. Building on the combined strength of these two multinationals, Kuraray Noritake Dental aims to create world-leading synergies across product development, production and sales. The company benefits from exceptional expertise in organic and inorganic chemistry leading to the development of further high-end dental products—from ceramics to composites and even bio-materials. Kuraray Noritake Dental believes that a patient’s smile is more important than anything else. The company seeks to inspire the dental profession by introducing minimally invasive and bio-additive solutions resulting in patients being able to enjoy their teeth for a lifetime.
The Science Behind Zirconia
In this video series, Dr. Russell Giordano will discuss the science behind zirconia. He will work through the properties and clinical requirements, types of dental zirconia, and finishing and luting procedures.
Zirconia Roundtable
Dr. Sameer Puri, Dr. Meena Barsoum, Dr. Shivi Gupta, and Dr. Dan Butterman come together to share their insights and experiences with the use of Zirconia in clinical practice.
Zirconia Step-By-Step Series
Learn how to use Zirconia to achieve outstanding restorations in your practice in this 11-part video series with Dr. Penelope Chang.
The Vantage Point IV
The Vantage Point 4 discusses three unique vantage points for delivering reliable and highly esthetic dental restorations. The 90 minutes includes a live CEREC workflow with KATANA Zirconia ONE and commentary from several different vantage points.
The Vantage Point III
The Vantage Point 3 discusses three unique vantage points for delivering reliable and highly esthetic dental restorations. The 90 minutes includes a live CEREC© workflow with KATANA™ Zirconia and commentary from several different vantage points.
The Vantage Point II
The Vantage Point II discusses the clinical, digital and scientific applications of the esthetic zirconia KATANA from Kuraray Noritake with three prominent clinicians, Dr. Lynne Thomas, Dr. Robert Winter and Dr. Markus Blatz.
Video Case Study with Dr. Meena Barsoum using the KATANA Zirconia Workflow.
A day in the life of Dr. Kristine Aadland utilizing the KATANA™ Zirconia Workflow for Strength and Esthetics.
12Z or 14Z Katana Block
In this video, Dr. Sameer Puri discusses Katana blocks and the best time to use either the 12Z or 14Z sized block.
Composition, Mechanical Properties & Indications For Use
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The materials available to clinicians performing in-office milling of crown and bridge restorations has expanded since the early development of CAD/CAM dentistry. This article will describe the compositional differences between materials available for in-office milling.
Case Study: Six single-unit anterior crowns featuring KATANA™ multilayered Zirconia material
Author: Dhaval Patel
Patient Presentation: An 80-year-old male presented with what he considered to be unattractive teeth due to failing composite bondings that chipped away over time, creating unsightly patches. Specifically, the patient stated he wanted younger-looking teeth and was tired of having the composites replaced every few years, and therefore desired an esthetic and lasting solution.
New Infrastructure Needed, Bridge Replacement
Author: Gregory Mark, DDS
All patients have unique cases with various solutions, but some have the opportunity to boost their confidence without worrisome procedures. This treatment applied to one patient in specific.