Ceratek Connect
Fixed Restorations
With our veteran technicians and leading-edge CAD/CAM workflow, Ceratek provides the union of digital precision and expert hand-finished esthetics on every crown and bridge case we fabricate. From traditional dental crowns like PFM and full-cast alloy, to the strength of modern all-ceramic options like BruxZir® full-contour zirconia and IPS e.max®, we give every case the level of attention it deserves, whether it’s a single-unit or long-span restoration.
BruxZir® Solid Zirconia
As an Authorized BruxZir® Laboratory, Ceratek is happy to provide our doctors with a strong restoration for posterior indications. Originally formulated with the bruxing patient in mind, BruxZir® restorations are chip resistant and durable. An eye-pleasing alternative to metal, these CAD/CAM fabricated restorations will give you and your patients peace of mind.
When esthetic expectations are high and it is important that the restorations match surrounding natural dentition or other existing restorations
If bonding is necessary to retain the restoration, bond strength is weaker and less predictable than other ceramics
D6245 Pontic Porcelain/Ceramic
D6740 Abutment Crown Porcelain/Ceramic
Minimum occlusal reduction of 0.5 mm; 1 mm is ideal.
Adjustments and polishing: Adjust BruxZir zirconia crowns and bridges using water and air spray to keep the restoration cool and to avoid micro-fractures with a fine grit diamond. If using air only, use the lightest touch possible when making adjustments. A football-shaped bur is the most effective for occlusal and lingual surfaces (on anterior teeth); a tapered bur is the ideal choice for buccal and lingual surfaces.
Polish BruxZir zirconia restorations with the porcelain polishing system of your choice.
Before cementing all BruxZir zirconia crowns, the interior surface of the crown needs to be cleaned with Ivoclean (Ivoclar Vivadent; Amherst N.Y.). This is critical in assuring maximum bond strength.
estheTEK™ Anterior Zirconia
Milled from a state-of-the-art preshaded and multi-layered material, estheTEK™ Anterior Zirconia provides patients the ultimate esthetic solution in the anterior region. The highly translucent layered design comes in all 16 VITA shades and allows our technicians to achieve a natural appearance with minimal staining and glazing, allowing the restoration to retain a greater flexural upon seating. etheTEK™ Anterior is up to 30% stronger than lithium disilicate restorations.
D6245 Pontic Porcelain/Ceramic
D6740 Abutment Crown Porcelain/Ceramic
Shoulder preparation not needed. A mild champfer or a feather edge margin is good. 1mm buccal, lingual and occlusal reduction is ideal, but can go to .5mm in some areas, when reduction is limited.
Minimum occlusal reduction of 0.5 mm; 1 mm is ideal.
Adjustments and polishing: Adjust Full-contour zirconia crowns and bridges using water and air spray to keep the restoration cool and to avoid micro-fractures with a fine grit diamond. If using air only, use the lightest touch possible when making adjustments. A football-shaped bur is the most effective for occlusal and lingual surfaces (on anterior teeth); a tapered bur is the ideal choice for buccal and lingual surfaces.
Polish Full-contour zirconia restorations with the porcelain polishing system of your choice.
Full-contour zirconia may be cemented using a resin reinforced glass ionomer such as Relyx Luting cement. When a greater bond is needed do to the lack of a retentive preparation, use resin cement like Relyx Unicam or Relyx Ultimate.
Before cementing all Full-contour zirconia crowns, the interior surface of the crown needs to be cleaned with Ivoclean (Ivoclar Vivadent; Amherst N.Y.). This is critical in assuring maximum bond strength.
estheTEK™ Full-Contour Zirconia
Get brilliant esthetics and flexural strength of 1,200 MPa with our full-contour zirconia restorations – only from Ceratek Dental Lab. Because of the unique and efficient CAD/CAM fabrication, our full-contour options are high on quality but low on cost.
Why settle for just Brawn when you can have Beauty too?
When concerned about bruxing, try Ceratek’s Full-Contour ZR and “Refined” Ceratek’s Flawless Full-Contour ZR . This restorative option is a versatile fit for a wide range of indications.
When esthetic expectations are high and it is important that the restorations match surrounding natural dentition or other existing restorations
If bonding is necessary to retain the restoration, bond strength is weaker and less predictable than other ceramics
D6245 Pontic Porcelain/Ceramic
D6740 Abutment Crown Porcelain/Ceramic
Minimum occlusal reduction of 0.5 mm; 1 mm is ideal.
Adjustments and polishing: Adjust Full-contour zirconia crowns and bridges using water and air spray to keep the restoration cool and to avoid micro-fractures with a fine grit diamond. If using air only, use the lightest touch possible when making adjustments. A football-shaped bur is the most effective for occlusal and lingual surfaces (on anterior teeth); a tapered bur is the ideal choice for buccal and lingual surfaces.
Polish Full-contour zirconia restorations with the porcelain polishing system of your choice.
Before cementing all Full-contour zirconia crowns, the interior surface of the crown needs to be cleaned with Ivoclean (Ivoclar Vivadent; Amherst N.Y.). This is critical in assuring maximum bond strength.
IPS e.max® Press
The lithium disilicate blocks of IPS e.max® are composed of a unique crystalline, monolithic structure, giving this material its unbelievable esthetics, strength and durability. At Ceratek, we use the press technique on our IPS e.max, ensuring optimum flexural strength of 400 MPa and outstanding marginal fit. With less fracturing and fewer chairside adjustments, IPS e.max Press is ideal for thin veneers, inlays and onlays, and is a cost- and time-saving option for your practice.
D2610 Inlay for 1 surface
D2620 Inlay for 2 surfaces
D2630 Inlay for 3 surfaces
D2962 Labial Veneer
D2783 Crown 3/4 Porcelain Ceramic (does not include veneers)
Posterior full-coverage crown requires a chamfer or shoulder margin. A circular shoulder is prepared with rounded inner edges or a chamfer at an angle of 10-30°: the width of the shoulder/chamfer is approx. 1 mm. Occlusal reduction is 1.5 – 2 mm: axial reduction (buccal, lingual and interproximal) is 1.5 mm with rounded internal line angles.
PFZ (Porcelain Fused to Zirconia)
We use the best materials to create restorations with incredible opalescence and translucency to meet any indication. And with a high flexural strength, our PFZ restorative options can meet your patients’ highest demands.
Cases with less than 1 mm clearance
Bruxism
Patients who have broken a PFM crown
Cases that require bonding
Feather-edge margin preparations are indicated for full-cast restorations.
Maxcem Elite (Kerr)
Panavia F 2.0 (Kuraray) -ideal for short, tapered preparations
Glass ionomer cement (GC Fuji, GC America)
PFM
With base metal from Argen® and BEGO, our high-noble PFM crowns and bridges deliver everything your patients want in this restorative solution: strength, esthetics and dependability.
For our non-precious PFMs, we use Talladium’s Tilite® and BELO SLM for the base metal. With outstanding strength and biocompatibility, your patients will be pleased with this comprehensive solution.
D2751 Crown Porcelain fused to non-precious
D2752 Crown Porcelain fused to semi-precious
D6750 Crown Porcelain fused to high noble (bridge units)
D6751 Crown Porcelain fused to non-precious (bridge units)
D6752 Crown Porcelain fused to semi-precious (bridge units)
Glass ionomer cement (GC Fuji, GC America)
Zinc Phosphate Polycarboxylate
Resin Ionomer cement (RelyX, 3M ESPE)
Gold Crown
When esthetic concerns aren’t a factor, full gold crowns are still a favored restorative option by many doctors. More durable than any ceramic and highly resistant to plaque and bacteria, full cast crowns offer the least wear on opposing enamel of any restorative option. Full gold crowns are an ideal option for bruxers or cases with limited clearance.
D2791 Crown Full-Cast Predominantly Base Metal
D2792 Crown Full-Cast Noble Metal
Glass ionomer cement (GC Fuji, GC America)
Zinc Phosphate Polycarboxylate Resin Ionomer cement (RelyX, 3M ESPE)
Implants
Ceratek Dental Lab has extensive experience working with implants. We design your case from abutment to finished porcelain, thus enhancing the position and angulation of the custom abutment for the most naturally-esthetic result. We are certified with every major implant system on the market, including:
Avadent™ Digital Dentures
Digitally Precise Dentures
AvaDent Digital Dentures are revolutionizing denture design and fabrication processes. By implementing the precision and efficiency of CAD/CAM dentistry, the classic restorative solution is better than it has ever been before.
Dentures can be difficult for patients to become used to—not anymore. With these CAD/CAM fabricated dentures, your patients will welcome their incredibly comfortable, accurately fitting dentures.
One of the primary benefits of AvaDent Digital Dentures is that they are denser than traditional dentures. AvaDent’s patented fabrication process ensures this is the case. Assure your patients that denture breath and sore spots are things of the past.
Another key benefit of AvaDent Digital Dentures is that they save time. Whereas traditional denture fabrication and design can take up to five appointments, AvaDent Digital Dentures require just two patient appointments and provide quicker delivery.
Treatment Planning: Diagnostic Waxups
Want to secure more cases with your patients? Give them a preview of what their new smile will look like.
With Ceratek’s diagnostic wax-ups, your patients can get a visual of your restorative work and how it will shape their new smile. This is a powerful decision-making aid, and our diagnostic wax-ups are of superb quality and extremely detail-oriented. After viewing what the patients smile will look like, use the custom matrix of the temporaries to give that custom smile instantly.
Secure the confidence of your patients and add more case loads to your practice. Call Ceratek today at 575.623.7533 to learn more about our diagnostic wax-ups.
Nightguards and Athletic Mouth Guards
Protect your patients’ restorations and natural dentition with custom nightguards and athletic splints from Ceratek. Designed and fabricated to fit snugly, they’re slimmer and more comfortable than off-the-shelf options.
Protect against restoration or implant failure caused by bruxism with economic mouthguards. Available in hard, soft and hard/soft versions, custom nightguards soften under hot tap water for easy insertion and maximum comfort. Because they’re developed to fit patients’ unique anatomy, they’re non-bulky and aid in patient compliance.
Ensure maximum performance with the protection of a custom athletic guard. Developed to ensure maximum airway performance while providing better protection than boil-and-bite options, custom athletic mouthpieces are an economic solution to athletes’ concerns about preserving their dentition.
