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Grandio blocs
For Dr. Gerald Curatola, a CAD/CAM veteran who was among the first CEREC users in clinical practice in the United States, it was always frustrating to experience a chip or fracture with milled ceramic materials. When he came across VOCO’s Grandio blocs, the nanoceramic hybrid block for crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers, and implant-supported crowns, he found a product with tremendous upside for the future of CAD/CAM dentistry.
"Grandio blocs are a great materials choice for my posterior inlay and onlay restorations, as they possess excellent tensile strength and the resiliency to withstand a variety of occlusal forces and excursions,” said Dr. Gerald Curatola, renowned biologic restorative dentist.The nanoceramic hybrid blocks from VOCO exhibit toothlike physical properties that support high flexural strength and low abrasion. Because of this strength, combined with low water absorption and a high filler content of 86%, Grandio blocs also have the wear resistance needed to retain their margins and effectively stand the test of time.
“It was always frustrating to experience a chip or fracture with other milled ceramic materials for CAD/CAM. Deciding to purchase Grandio blocs was a practical choice because they are easy to use and are also repairable, if necessary,” Dr. Curatola said.
Grandio blocs provide an ideal solution for practitioners and labs looking to streamline their CAD/ CAM processes and deliver highquality restorations. Their unique nanoceramic hybrid makeup enables Grandio blocs to be milled more finely and achieve an even greater accuracy of fit than pure ceramic CAD/CAM blocks.
“With exceptional polishability and esthetics, Grandio blocs are a superior alternative to many conventionally milled ceramic blocks,” said Dr. Curatola.
Grandio blocs provide a great alternative to traditional blocks because of their natural esthetics, excellent strength, and toothlike thermal expansion. They can also shorten one-visit appointments because there is no need to fire the material in the oven.
“The compatibility of Grandio blocs allows me to confidently place restorations with easy adjustments and polishing, saving me valuable time at chairside,” added Dr. Curatola.
GERALD P. CURATOLA, DDSDr. Gerry Curatola is a renowned biologic restorative dentist and the founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry, a multispecialty integrative dental practice in New York City. Dr. Curatola is the Director of Bioregulatory Dentistry for the American Center for Bioregulatory Medicine and Dentistry in Providence, RI, and Clinical Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry. A pioneer in the clinical introduction of CAD/CAM dentistry, Dr. Curatola has lectured internationally on advanced composite technologies and all-ceramic restorations.
