Detailed Specs & Benefits of KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED
Fast. Strong. Beautiful. Chairside Restorations, Reinvented. KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED is engineered for clinicians who need high-quality results — fast. This innovative multi-layered zirconia block delivers a breakthrough combination of strength, esthetics, and speed for same-day dentistry. With 9-minute sintering in the CEREC SpeedFire furnace and under-5-minute milling in SUPERFAST mode, KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED supports the ultimate chairside efficiency — without compromising performance or beauty. Its 1,023 MPa flexural strength, natural translucency, and smooth shade gradation ensure durable, life-like results in both anterior and posterior cases. Designed to make same-day dentistry more efficient, predictable, and esthetic, KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED keeps your workflow moving and your patients smiling. KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED: Speed Meets Excellence.
Features & Benefits
9-Minute Sintering with CEREC SpeedFire
Achieve same-day restorations with ultra-fast sintering validated for all SPEED CROWN shades—just 9 minutes per crown.
High Flexural Strength (1,023 MPa)
Provides reliable durability for anterior and posterior applications—ideal for full-contour zirconia restorations.
Excellent Translucency
Maintains esthetic brilliance with natural light transmission, even after rapid sintering.
Natural Shade Gradation
Four-layer structure mimics dentin-to-enamel transition, delivering life-like depth and vitality without staining.
CEREC Workflow Integration
Optimized for CEREC Primescan, Primemill, and SpeedFire—mill in under 5 minutes and sinter in 9.
Same Esthetics as Conventional KATANA™ Zirconia
Carries over the beauty and ease of KATANA™ Zirconia ONE—now with speed-optimized performance.
9-Minute Sintering with CEREC SpeedFire
Achieve same-day restorations with ultra-fast sintering validated for all SPEED CROWN shades—just 9 minutes per crown.
High Flexural Strength (1,023 MPa)
Provides reliable durability for anterior and posterior applications—ideal for full-contour zirconia restorations.
Excellent Translucency
Maintains esthetic brilliance with natural light transmission, even after rapid sintering.
Natural Shade Gradation
Four-layer structure mimics dentin-to-enamel transition, delivering life-like depth and vitality without staining.
CEREC Workflow Integration
Optimized for CEREC Primescan, Primemill, and SpeedFire—mill in under 5 minutes and sinter in 9.
Same Esthetics as Conventional KATANA™ Zirconia
Carries over the beauty and ease of KATANA™ Zirconia ONE—now with speed-optimized performance.
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Video
New Era of Speed: Dr. Lincoln Fantaski and The Holy Grail
Kuraray Noritake's CAD/CAM Manager, Erica Bernardo, interviews Dr. Lincoln Fanataski on how his KATANA™ zirconia journey started and how it led to KATANA™ Zirconia ONE Speed!
New Era of Speed: Breaking Boundaries with KATANA™ Zirconia ONE Speed Block
Dr. Dinesh Weerasinghe interviews Dr. Greg Campbell on his experience testing KATANA™ Zirconia One Speed Block.
New Era of Speed: Interview with Dr. Vasquez on KATANA™ ONE Speed Block
Dr. Paul Feuerstein interviews Dr. Daniel Vasquez on our new KATANA™ One Speed Zirconia Block!
Specs
UPDATES
UPDATE YOUR CEREC® SOFTWARE TO ENABLE COMPATIBILITY FOR THE NEW SHADES OF KATANA ZIRCONIA ONE SPEED BLOCKS.
Sintering Time
Validated for 9-minute sintering using Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC SpeedFire furnace.
Translucency
46% all-light transmittance; comparable to conventional esthetic zirconia.
Milling Compatibility
Optimized for SUPERFAST milling mode on CEREC Primemill.
Available Shades
Available in shades A2 and A3 only.
Indications
This product allows the chair side fabrication of natural-tooth-colored restorations – eliminating additional sintering time. Use the CEREC Move Tool to position the restoration within the layers.
Strength
Flexural strength: 1,023 MPa (ISO 6872:2015, 3-point bend test, 1.2×4×14 mm bars).
Esthetic Layering
Multi-layered block with 4 gradated layers: Enamel → Transition Layer 1 → Transition Layer 2 → Dentin.
Block Sizes
CROWN / SPEED CROWN: ~16.5 × 19.1 × 20.1 mm; BRIDGE: 17.8 × 19.2 × 40.0 mm.
Finishing Options
Compatible with CERABIEN™ MiLai a low-fusing porcelain system for ultrathin layering on zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations. With firing temperatures as low as 740 °C, it helps reduce frame distortion while enhancing esthetics. A comprehensive range of porcelains, stains, and pastes—combined with the One-shot Glaze concept—enables efficient, precise, and lifelike characterizations. MiLai streamlines the ceramic workflow while delivering smart, vibrant results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main features of KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN?
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN allow speed zirconia restoration process: 9 minutes sintering when treating the patient on a single visit and using Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC system. Kuraray Noritake Dental’s zirconia and multi-layered technologies allows the user to fabricate zirconia restorations with natural shade gradation and translucency mimicking natural teeth.
Here are the main features of this product:
1) 9 minutes sinter for all shades
2) Higher flexural strength: 1023 MPa*
3) Inherits the feature of conventional KATANA™ Zirconia ONE: Esthetic and easy to use.
*When compared with KATANA™ Zirconia ONE CROWN/BRIDGE
What are the main features of KATANA™ Zirconia ONE CROWN/ BRIDGE?
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE CROWN/BRIDGE allows for a milling up to 3-unit bridges when treating the patient on a single visit and using Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC system. Kuraray Noritake Dental’s zirconia and mult-layer technologies allow the user to fabricate zirconia restorations with natural shade gradation and translucency mimicking natural teeth.
Here are the main features of this product:
1) Flexural strength; 933 MPa*
2) 18-minutes Sinter for all shades
3) Extended bur life approx. 200% compared to conventional product
4) Streamlining inventory management
*Published data: using “CROWN” block
How many layers does the product consist of?
The product consists of four different colored zirconia. They are arranged in the order of 35% (Body Layer),
15% (Transition Layer 1), 15% (Transition Layer 2), and 35% (Enamel Layer).
Please refer to the product brochure for details.
What improvements have been made from the KATANA™ Zirconia ONE CROWN (BRIDGE) to the new SPEED CROWN?
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN has been optimized for 9 minutes sintering and higher flexural strength: 1023 MPa.
How does KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN compare to other manufacturer products?
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN can sintered as fast as 9 minutes when using Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC SpeedFire furnace.
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN has a higher flexural strength that is uniform from the enamel and throughout the body layers (1023 MPa), while the enamel layer of ZirCAD Prime Block is 644 MPa.*1
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN has a unique multi-layer technology that results in natural
looking restorations.
KATANA™ Zirconia ONE SPEED CROWN has a higher translucency*2 at 46% compared to compared to
CEREC MTL Zirconia at 42%.
*1 Data source: Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. According to ISO 6872: 2015.
*2 Data source: Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. Total light transmittance for restorations with a thickness of less than 6 mm, KATANA™ Zirconia ONE can achieve high translucency after only 9 minutes of high-speed sintering.
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