Category Spotlight: KATANA Zirconia ONE For IMPLANT

In this age of instant gratification, patients are increasingly appreciative of same-day dentistry. However, delivering that speed with high-quality implant restorations has long been a challenge for clinicians. The complexity of implant workflows, combined with the need for precision, esthetics, and long-term durability, has traditionally made true same-day implant solutions difficult to achieve.

A presintered zirconia block designed specifically for chairside use, KATANA Zirconia ONE For IMPLANT presents a worthy solution. The block allows for fully digital fabrication of a hybrid abutment crown or hybrid abutment within the same appointment. When paired with the CEREC workflow, dentists can provide a precise, esthetic implant restoration in under an hour.

Natural Esthetics with Ease

Every KATANA Zirconia ONE For IMPLANT block is developed using a proprietary zirconia powder, which allows the manufacturer to control every step of the process—from grain size to sintering temperature. The multilayered block consists of 4 layers of zirconia in gradated shades, which mimic the natural appearance of enamel and dentin.

For posterior restorations, Kuraray Noritake Dental recommends hand polishing to match the VITA classical A1-D4 shade guide, while anterior cases can be finished by glazing and staining with dental porcelain, such as CERABIEN ZR Paste Stain, to fully realize esthetic outcomes. Dentists also can choose to perform either presinter or postsinter polishing.

Single-Block Simplicity and Efficiency

From initial scanning to cementation, KATANA Zirconia ONE For IMPLANT simplifies the modern implant dentistry workflow, offering clinicians the flexibility to create 2 types of highly esthetic, durable restorations from the same block. The block is available in 2 different sizes—S and L—for connecting to the TiBase with a precise, passive fi t.