Single-unit crowns are the most common restorative procedures being performed by dentists today, with the American College of Prosthodontists reporting that as many as 2.3 million crowns are fabricated and placed every year.

With so much time dedicated to a single procedure, many practices are looking for solutions that will not only fulfill patients’ esthetic goals, but also provide strength, durability, and time savings. Luckily, Kuraray offers a trio of products designed to provide a powerful solution for a range of restorative procedures. For example, the KATANA Zirconia Block is an innovative multilayered block specialized for fabricating full-contour zirconia prosthetics at chairside. The KATANA Cleaner is designed for cleaning the area while optimizing the bond in even the most common cementation procedures. Finally, PANAVIA SA Cement Universal is used to cement the crown in place. The combination creates a reliable 3-step process that can be easily customized for each patient.

3 Products, 1 Solution

• KATANA Zirconia: Used for full-contour crowns and bridges, the zirconia block is designed for a range of prosthetic procedures. It reflects natural opacity and comes with natural color gradients as a dentin-like base for restorations, eliminating time-consuming challenges in staining a restoration.
• KATANA Cleaner:This universal cleaner features MDP salt and contains a pH of 4.5 for both intra- and extraoral applications. It’s ideal for optimizing bondings, such as during cementation procedures.
• PANAVIA SA Cement Universal: This all-in-one bonding solution can be used without a separate primer because it adheres to virtually all restorative materials. Using a silane coupling agent built into the paste, the cement delivers a strong, durable chemical reactiveness with zirconia, dentin, and enamel. It also works with crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, post and adhesion bridges, and is available in automix and handmix options.

Building Better Restorations

Today’s KATANA Zirconia is a reinvention of Kuraray’s original multilayer technology created more than a decade ago. It features new material concentrations integrated into a 4-layer color structure. The result is a disc with a balanced combination of chroma, translucency, and flexural strength gradation.

When the zirconia is combined with the cleaner and universal cement, the final result is a stronger restoration. The simplified workflow also tends to save time, making procedures less stressful for patients. For example, using a universal cement means that no etch or primer is required. So, there is no need to sandblast and etch each tooth before cementing, which takes time and can lead to gum irritation.

Here’s what several dental professionals are saying about PANAVIA SA Cement Universal:

• “Excellent product. Quick bonding times with easy cleanup.” —Dr. James Kakos, Arlington Heights, IL
• “It offers good adhesions, is easy to clean up, and no added steps are needed, giving you a lot of bang for your buck.” —Dr. Adriana Rodriguez, Miami, FL
• “It works well on all types of restorations.” —Dr. Joseph O’Leary, North East, PA