The two renowned authors, Prof. Dr. Gerwin Arnetzl and Dr. Gerwin V. Arnetzl, intend to support "thinking in ceramic dimensions" with their new, richly illustrated guide entitled "Clinical aspects in the field of all-ceramics". The publication that was initiated by VITA Zahnfabrik is available from VITA, ÖGCZ (Association of Computerized Dentistry of Austria) and from bookstores in English (No. 1696 EN) and in German (No. 1696 DE)(English: ISBN 978-3-00-029505-8; German: ISBN 978-3-00-029504-1).

The brochure offers an extensive and detailed overview of the subject of preparation of all-ceramic restorations: Initially, general preparation recommendations which are based on the fundamental physical principles and the biomechanical function of ceramic materials are clearly demonstrated. Then ceramic-specific preparation techniques for various indications - from anterior to posterior crowns, inlay and onlay up to the veneer are described in a step-by-step approach. Finally the reader receives instructions about adhesive cementation of restorations made of all-ceramics, which are based on a standard protocol for adhesive cementation of silicate-ceramic restorations, which was established by experts. The clinical procedure it outlined step-by-step using numerous illustrations. The brochure also contains tips for the fabrication of temporary restorations and a highly useful presentation of suitable preparation sets.

No. 1696 Download PDF Guide to all-ceramics (2.7 MB)

VITA In-Ceram^® YZ – Now preshaded

VITA In-Ceram YZ color LL1p are industrially preshaded zirconium dioxide blocks for the CAD/CAM manufacture of crown and bridge frameworks. Their shading corresponds to that of the most popular Coloring Liquid shade LL1.

Preshaded blocks offer numerous advantages: production time is shortened, since there is no need for subsequent shading with Coloring Liquid. This furthermore simplifies framework manufacture for laboratories unfamiliar with the use of Coloring Liquid. In addition to this, industrial preshading ensures homogeneous coloration throughout for a high standard of esthetics.

VITA In-Ceram^® YZ – Zirconium dioxide in a new block geometry


The large block geometries VITA In-Ceram YZ-65/40 (22 x 40 x 65 mm) and YZ-85/40 (22 x 40 x 85 mm) for the Sirona inLab MC XL unit, were specially developed for the fabrication of bridge frameworks with up to ten units. Furthermore, they are recommended for two adjacent pontics. By means of modern batch milling programs, it is even possible to mill up to 30 single restorations simultaneously.

The smallest block geometry YZ-14 (13 x 13 x 14 mm) was specially developed for the fabrication of single tooth restorations in the anterior and premolar area with the Sirona inLab system, since this ensures particularly efficient material utilization.

All the new block sizes are available as of 24th March 2009 at the IDS in Cologne. As of May 2009, the SIRONA software version 3.60 will be available for processing these.