Detailed Specs & Benefits of KATANA™ Zirconia HTML PLUS
KATANA™ Zirconia HTML PLUS
With a flexural strength of 1,150 MPa across the entire disc, KATANA™ Zirconia HTML PLUS is ideal for long-span bridges and frameworks, delivering exceptional durability and stability.
Features & Benefits
Enhanced Translucency & Vivid Color
Developed with newly engineered raw materials, HTML PLUS offers greater translucency and a brighter, deeper, and more vivid shade match than its predecessor, ensuring lifelike esthetics.
Versatile Indication Range
Suitable for long-span bridges, frameworks, crowns, and veneers—supporting both monolithic and cut-back designs for diverse clinical needs.
Fast Sintering Options
Choose from conventional 7-hour, accelerated 90-minute, or ultra-fast 54-minute sintering cycles for single-tooth restorations and up to 3-unit bridges—without compromising strength or esthetics.
Precision Multi-Layer Technology
In-house production ensures uniform mechanical and optical properties, with seamless layer transitions for a natural gradient in translucency and chroma.
Reliable Handling & Finishing Flexibility
Compatible with a range of finishing methods, including monolithic ultra-micro-layering, vestibular cut-back, and full porcelain layering, to meet varying esthetic demands.
Enhanced Translucency & Vivid Color
Developed with newly engineered raw materials, HTML PLUS offers greater translucency and a brighter, deeper, and more vivid shade match than its predecessor, ensuring lifelike esthetics.
Versatile Indication Range
Suitable for long-span bridges, frameworks, crowns, and veneers—supporting both monolithic and cut-back designs for diverse clinical needs.
Fast Sintering Options
Choose from conventional 7-hour, accelerated 90-minute, or ultra-fast 54-minute sintering cycles for single-tooth restorations and up to 3-unit bridges—without compromising strength or esthetics.
Precision Multi-Layer Technology
In-house production ensures uniform mechanical and optical properties, with seamless layer transitions for a natural gradient in translucency and chroma.
Reliable Handling & Finishing Flexibility
Compatible with a range of finishing methods, including monolithic ultra-micro-layering, vestibular cut-back, and full porcelain layering, to meet varying esthetic demands.
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KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus disc
HTML PLUS package
KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus multi layered
KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus multi layered
KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus
KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus
Introducing KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus
Kuraray Noritake has recently released a new and exciting addition to our KATANA™ Zirconia lineup. KATANA™ Zirconia HTML Plus features include: • Unparalleled Strength 1150 Mpa • Harmonious Esthetics and Shades • Fast Processing, Easy Handling with a 90-Minute and 7-Hour schedule. • Uncompromising Quality as well as one Sintering Schedule like the rest of our KATANA™ Zirconia products.
Specs
Flexural Strength
1,150 MPa across all layers for exceptional load resistance in complex restorations.
Indications
Long-span bridges, frameworks (classical and cut-back), anterior and posterior crowns, veneers.
Minimum Connector Cross Section
Anterior bridges: 7 mm² | Anterior ≥4-unit bridges: 9 mm² | Posterior bridges: 9 mm².
Shade Range
A1–A4, B1–B3, C1–C3, D2–D3, NW (VITA classical A1–D4™ concept).
Manufacturing Origin
100% in-house production by Kuraray Noritake Dental, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
Translucency
45% light transmittance for natural esthetic integration with surrounding dentition.
Minimum Thickness
Veneer: 0.4 mm | Anterior crown: 0.4 mm | Posterior crown: 0.5 mm | 2- or 3-unit bridges: 0.4–0.5 mm depending on location.
Sintering Options
7-hour standard cycle, 90-minute fast cycle, or 54-minute ultra-fast cycle (for single-tooth and up to 3-unit bridges).
Available Sizes
98.5 mm discs in 14 mm, 18 mm, and 22 mm thicknesses.
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FAQ
What has been improved compared to” KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML?
Compared to ”KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML, ”KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS has higher translucency, and can optimize colors to harmonize better with the oral cavity. “KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS is compatible with the 54-minute sintering program and can be sintered according to same sintering schedule as UTML, STML and YML.
Comparison of color: “KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS A3.5 vs. previous HTML A3.5. Color of HTML PLUS is brighter, deeper and more vivid even on the gum area.
How has the translucency of” KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS been improved compared to that of HTML
”KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS is made from a completely new raw material developed in-house, allowing us to improve its translucency.
What is the mechanical property of “KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS?
”KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS has the same mechanical strength as HTML, while its translucency has been improved compared to HTML. Please refer to the inserted chart below.
What is the sintering schedule of “KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS? Can HTML PLUS be sintered according to the conventional sintering schedule?
“KATANA™ Zirconia” HTML PLUS, YML, UTML, and STML can be sintered using 54-minute, 90-minute, or standard sintering schedule. UTML and STML can be sintered according to either the new or conventional sintering schedule, but HTML PLUS cannot be sintered according to the conventional HTML sintering schedule.
Why has the 90-minute sintering program been changed?
HTML PLUS and HTML are made from different raw materials. The sintering schedule has been adapted to sinter the raw materials of HTML PLUS appropriately.
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