Zirkonite sculpture
The Zirkonite Sculpture is a high-performance multilayer zirconia disc developed for dental restorations. It combines strength and esthetics through a built-in gradient design that transitions naturally from cervical strength to incisal translucency, making it suitable for crowns, bridges, and full-arch prosthetics without requiring cutbacks.
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Description
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Specifications
Zirkonite Sculpture is a multilayer dental zirconia material engineered to deliver both durability and natural-looking esthetics in a single disc. Unlike traditional zirconia blocks with uniform composition, Sculpture incorporates an advanced 8-layer gradient structure with seven transitional layers that smoothly blend mechanical performance and optical properties.
At the cervical region, it uses a mix of high-strength zirconia formulations (typically 5Y, 4Y, and 3Y yttria-stabilized zirconia) to achieve excellent flexural strength suitable for high-load situations — such as full-arch restorations and posterior bridges. Moving toward the incisal edge, the material increases translucency (up to ~43–57 %) to mimic natural enamel appearance, resulting in lifelike restorations without extensive cutbacks or layering steps.
This design simplifies laboratory workflows: technicians can mill and sinter the disc, then apply simple stain and glaze to finalize esthetics — avoiding complex layering protocols while achieving cosmetics comparable to layered ceramics.
| Material Type | Multilayer dental zirconia (5Y/4Y/3Y gradient) |
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| Design | 8-layer gradient with 7 transitional layers |
| Strength Range | ~700 MPa (incisal area) to ~1200 MPa (cervical/base) |
| Translucency | ~43 %–57 % incisal translucency |
| Shades Available | VITA A1–D4, BL1–BL4 (typical dental shade range) |
| Disc Sizes | Common diameters around 98 mm standard; smaller sizes on request |
| Available Thicknesses | 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 30 mm |
| Clinical Uses | Monolithic crowns, bridges, full-arch restorations |
Key features
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Multilayer Gradient Design
Seamless blending of mechanical and optical properties from cervical base to incisal edge, reducing the need for manual layering or cutbacks.
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High Strength
Up to ~1200 MPa in the cervical zone helps ensure durability and fracture resistance for full-arch prosthetics and high-load restorations.
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Natural Esthetics
Translucency range (~43–57 %) closely mimics natural enamel light transmission for highly esthetic final restorations.
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Simplified Workflow
Built-in esthetic gradient and polish/glaze-ready surface reduce laboratory processing time and complexity.
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Versatile Applications
Suitable for crowns, multi-unit bridges, and full-arch prosthetics, offering a balance of strength and esthetics in one material.