Kuraray Noritake: double excellence for dental ceramics

Founded in 1926 in Kurashiki by Magosaburo Ohara, Kuraray has established itself as a global leader thanks to its pioneering spirit in the fields of polymer chemistry, synthetic chemistry, and chemical engineering. As early as 1973, Kuraray entered the dental materials sector.

KATANA™ Zirconia technology: the patented multi-layer revolution

Kuraray Noritake’s true advantage lies in its unique ability to control the entire manufacturing process, from raw materials to the finished product. Unlike many manufacturers that source generic zirconia powders, Kuraray Noritake develops and produces its own proprietary zirconia powder. This absolute control over the initial “formula” ensures unmatched purity and allows for extremely precise adjustment of the material’s properties. For the laboratory, this control translates into unfailing reliability: perfectly controlled firing deformation, a highly precise shrinkage rate, and stable thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) values. The result is exceptional fitting accuracy, drastically reducing the need for touch-ups and the risk of having to redo the work.

KATANA™ Zirconia's advanced technology translates into direct, measurable benefits that address the everyday challenges of dental laboratories: efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality.

Seamless multilayer technology provides such a natural gradation of color and translucency that it minimizes—or even eliminates—the need for complex external makeup. In many cases, a single glazing step is sufficient to achieve a high-quality aesthetic result. This time savings during the finishing phase allows technicians to focus on tasks with higher added value, while ensuring consistent aesthetics from case to case.

Versatility and reliability

Products such as KATANA™ Zirconia YML offer an “all-in-one” solution capable of covering the full range of indications, from anterior veneers to full-arch bridges. This versatility significantly simplifies inventory management and reduces costs associated with tied-up capital. Furthermore, the material’s exceptional reliability—resulting from its controlled manufacturing process—ensures a perfect fit and highly precise margins.