CHICAGO, IL—Kuraray America, Inc recently unveiled CERABIEN™ MiLai, its newest esthetic micro-layering ceramic system, at LMT LAB DAY™ 2026, which took place February 19 to 21.

The event featured live demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Numerous speakers participated in the event, including the following: (1) David Park, who is a master dental technician with more than 16 years of experience, including the prominent Spears Education Center Winter Lab in Arizona and World Lab USA in California and is a ceramist at Goldstein Garber & Salama in Marietta, GA; (2) Jean Chiha, who is a master ceramist trained in at the I’INSTITUT DONTO TECHNIQUE in France and currently owns a dental laboratory in Santa, Ana, CA; (3) Sean Park, MDC, DTG, who is a master dental ceramist from the UCLA School of Dentistry and a ceramist at Goldstein Garber & Salama in Atlanta, GA; (4) Sung Bin Im, who is a master dental ceramist and CEO of SUNG BIN IM Dental Studio, LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL; (5) Sean Han, who is a globally recognized master dental trainer and founder of Master’s Arch, a premier prosthetic design laboratory in Phoenix, AZ; and (6) Naoki Hayashi, president at Ultimate Styles Dental Laboratory in Irvine, CA. Edgar Munoz, Senior Laboratory Product Specialist at Kuraray America, Inc moderated an open-panel discussion with them and led an interactive session on the CERABIEN™ MiLai micro-layering system.

CERABIEN™ MiLai is a new porcelain system specifically designed for the purpose of offering a less complex micro-layering technique that produces the desired outcomes, even when esthetic expectations are high. Its compact lineup of low-fusing porcelains and internal stains supports efficient, economical finishing procedures that deliver outstanding esthetics on the first attempt.

CERABIEN™ MiLai was created to focus on monolithic restorations and offers an extensive shade range to support surface glazing and staining with 31 Paint Pastes. For surface contouring and characterization, the system also includes 6 Build Pastes. For dental technicians seeking an even higher level of esthetic detail, CERABIEN™ MiLai provides 36 Micro-Layering Porcelains and 15 Internal Stains designed for use with the cut-back technique.

Due to the low firing temperature of all system components (740°C/1,364°F), CERABIEN™ MiLai is compatible not only with zirconia but also with silicate ceramics, such as IPS e.max substructures. This means fewer porcelain lines are needed, inventory is reduced, and decision-making is simplified.

CERABIEN™ MiLai—like all porcelains from Kuraray Noritake Dental—is based on synthetic feldspathic porcelain technology to ensure consistent handling properties and predictable outcomes. Its material structure and particle distribution resemble those of natural teeth, and its properties remain stable even after multiple firing cycles, giving dental technicians exactly what they expect. Its tooth shades are fluorescent, adding to the vitality and lifelike appearance of restorations.