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Z-Core® :: O'Brien Dental Lab

Introducing
Z Core®

At last!
Here’s a restoration that mimics the translucency of Mother Nature, has the strength of a PFM, and is cementable!

"Z Core is the product we’ve been searching for. With its looks, strength and cementability, I think it’s about to become a mainstream choice."

– Tony Megale
Customer Technical Advisor

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Absolutely Unsurpassed Esthetics
To see a Z Core restoration you’d think you were looking at an all-porcelain jacket. With its deep translucent quality, it picks up underlying color and delivers more richness and vitality than you’ve ever seen before in a cementable restoration.
Light Transmitting Characteristics :: Z-Core Framework :: O'Brien Dental Lab

Exceptional Strength
3M research indicates that zirconium oxide frameworks “exceed the maximum masticatory load (450N) several times over (1200N–1400N)…even in posterior applications.” At the same time, Lava Cores have proven to be much stronger than other all-ceramic materials.

Strength Comparision to other all-ceramic materials

Easy Cementation
For cementation, the manufacturer recommends 3M™ESPE™RelyX™ luting cement, a resin modified glass ionomer. You may, however, use whichever crown and bridge cement you prefer.

Just 7 Days in the Lab!

In House Milling
Producing our own cores for Z Core restorations allows us complete control of the production process. Cases are scanned, milled and finished 100% on the premises. No extra shipping time to an outside source. So, turnaround time is predictable – comparable to a PFM!

Lava® Cores
We selected Lava for our Z Core copings because they are the best zirconia cores we’ve found. They’re not only strong with excellent margins, but they also come in eight different shades, enabling them to blend in beautifully with natural dentition or combination cases, where lifelike character really counts.

Indications – Bridges, yes!
With its outstanding mechanical and optical properties, Z Core is indicated for single units to 4-unit bridges (up to 38mm) where blending with natural teeth is most important. (No dark line, no chalky look!) And, it is more than suitable for all anterior and posterior placements.

Successful Expectations
At O'Brien we've been offering Z Core restorations since March of 2003, producing over 500 bridge units and over 11,500 crowns. Of our total 12,000+ restorations, we've experienced a 99.75% post cementation success rate. That's what Successful Dentistry® is all about!

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